Common use of Trustee's Powers and Liabilities Clause in Contracts

Trustee's Powers and Liabilities. Trustee, by acceptance hereof, covenants faithfully to perform and fulfill the trusts herein created, being liable, however, only for gross negligence, bad faith or wilful misconduct, and hereby waives any statutory fee and agrees to accept reasonable compensation, in lieu thereof, for any services rendered by it in accordance with the terms hereof. All authorities, powers and discretions given in this Deed of Trust to Trustee and/or Beneficiary may be exercised by either, without the other, with the same effect as if exercised jointly.