# liability exclusion clause

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> A liability exclusion clause protects a contracting party from unlimited exposure by either ruling out responsibility for specific categories of loss or capping it at a defined amount.

A liability exclusion clause protects a contracting party from unlimited exposure by either ruling out responsibility for specific categories of loss or capping it at a defined amount. In freight forwarding and carriage contracts, such clauses routinely address force majeure events, delays, inadequate packing by the shipper, and contributory negligence on the part of the consignee. For the clause to hold up, it must be unambiguous, properly incorporated into the contract, and compatible with the governing law – most legal systems refuse to enforce exclusions covering gross negligence or wilful misconduct. Where mandatory international transport conventions apply, notably the CMR for road carriage, contractual exclusion of liability is significantly curtailed or altogether prohibited.

**Source:** [https://de.wiktionary.org/wiki/Haftungsfreizeichnungsklausel](https://de.wiktionary.org/wiki/Haftungsfreizeichnungsklausel)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | liability exclusion clause |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 113 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://de.wiktionary.org/wiki/Haftungsfreizeichnungsklausel |

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