Each party will defend and indemnify the other from third-party claims to the extent caused by the indemnifying party's negligence, willful misconduct, or material breach of this Agreement. Carrier's obligations include claims arising from transportation, cargo loss or damage, driver conduct, equipment, safety violations, and Carrier regulatory noncompliance. Dispatcher remains responsible for its own negligence, willful misconduct, unauthorized representations, and material breach.
To the extent permitted by law, neither party is liable to the other for indirect, special, punitive, or consequential damages. This limitation does not apply to fraud, willful misconduct, confidentiality violations, payment obligations, or liabilities that cannot lawfully be limited.