In addition, Open Collective does not represent or warrant that our <strong>Platform</strong> is accurate, complete, reliable, current or error-free. While Open Collective attempts to make your access to and use of our <strong>Platform</strong> safe, we cannot and do not represent or warrant that our <strong>Platform</strong> or servers are free of viruses or other harmful components. You assume the entire risk as to the quality and performance of the <em> <em>Platform\</em>\</em>.</p> 18. Limitation of Liability <p>(a) <strong>Open Collective and the other Open Collective Parties will not be liable to you under any theory of liability—whether based in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, warranty, or otherwise—for any indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, punitive or special damages or lost profits, even if Open Collective or the other Open Collective Parties have been advised of the possibility of such damages.</strong> </p> <p>(b) <strong>The total liability of Open Collective and the other Open Collective Parties, for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or our Platform, regardless of the form of the action, is limited to the amount paid, if any, by you to access or use our Platform during the 12 months immediately preceding the event giving rise to your claim.</strong> </p> <p>(c) <strong>The limitations set forth in this section will not limit or exclude liability for the gross negligence, fraud or intentional, willful, malicious or reckless misconduct of Open Collective or the other Open Collective Parties.</strong> </p>