<br> </p> <p>Customer acknowledges that the service provided is by nature one that can be interrupted for many reasons other than the negligence of the company and that ascertaining damages resulting from any interruption of service are difficult to ascertain. Therefore, Customer agrees that EmpireStreaming shall not be liable for any damages arising from such causes beyond the direct and exclusive control of EmpireStreaming. <br> </p> <p>Customer further acknowledges that the liability of EmpireStreaming for its own negligence may not in any event exceed an amount equivalent to charges payable by Customer for services during the period damages occurred.