Article 9 Liability of the FCH 2 Joint Undertaking

The contractual liability of the FCH 2 Joint Undertaking shall be governed by the relevant contractual provisions and by the law applicable to the agreement, decision or contract in question.

In the case of non-contractual liability, the FCH 2 Joint Undertaking shall, in accordance with the general principles common to the laws of the Member States, make good any damage caused by its staff in the performance of their duties.

Any payment by the FCH 2 Joint Undertaking in respect of the liability referred to in paragraphs 1 or 2 and the costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith shall be considered as expenditure of the FCH 2 Joint Undertaking and shall be covered by the resources of the FCH 2 Joint Undertaking.

The FCH 2 Joint Undertaking shall be solely responsible for meeting its obligations.