Common use of IN NO EVENT WILL Clause in Contracts

IN NO EVENT WILL. HCL’S (AND ITS AFFILIATES’ AND SUPPLIERS’) TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY HEREUNDER FOR DIRECT DAMAGES (REGARDLESS OF BASIS FOR CLAIMS) EXCEED THE SUM PAID BY LICENSEE TO HCL UNDER THE APPLICABLE ORDER FOR THE AFFECTED PRODUCT OR SERVICE, DURING THE PRECEDING TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD.