absolute financial responsibility for any claims, lawsuits, or demands brought against Twin Oaks by said passenger(s), including paying all of Twin Oaks' legal defense fees from day one.
8.3. Limitation of Liability and Waiver of Consequential Damages: Twin Oaks' total liability for any claim arising out of this Agreement, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, shall be strictly limited to a refund of the rental fees paid by the Renter for the specific flight giving rise to the liability. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL TWIN OAKS BE LIABLE TO THE RENTER, THEIR PASSENGERS, GUESTS, OR HEIRS FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, OR ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION COSTS, EVEN IF TWIN OAKS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
8.4. Citations and Violations: The Renter shall hold Twin Oaks harmless from any parking, operational, civil, or criminal citations issued by governmental or airport authorities during the Renter's rental window.
8.5. Attorney Fees and Collection Costs: In the event that suit or legal action is instituted by Twin Oaks to recover possession of an aircraft, enforce any covenant or condition of this Agreement, or collect any outstanding funds, damages, or fees, the Renter agrees to pay all costs and reasonable attorney fees, including any expert fees or litigation costs, incurred by Twin Oaks in such legal actions.
8.6. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue: This Agreement shall be construed, interpreted, and governed strictly according to the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to conflict of law principles. The Renter explicitly agrees that any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the FOM, or the use of Twin Oaks' aircraft must be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Washington County, Oregon. The Renter irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives any objection based on improper venue or inconvenient forum.
8.7. Severability and Integration: This Agreement and the referenced FOM constitute the entire agreement between the parties, superseding all prior negotiations or agreements. If any single clause is found unenforceable by a court of law, the remaining provisions shall remain in full legal force.
8.8. CFI Record Keeping Disclaimer: Twin Oaks shall not be held responsible for any educational, flight, or endorsement record-keeping required by the FAA, TSA, or Alien Flight Student Program (FTSP) pertaining to independent instructors and their students. Each CFI is individually responsible for their own regulatory record-keeping compliance.