Artikel VII

1. The Parties shall waive any claim against each other for damages to or losses of government property used by their armed forces and for injury (including injury resulting in death) suffered by their Personnel arising out of official duties.
2. Paragraph 1 of this Article is not applicable to damages or losses of government property or injury suffered by the Personnel mentioned in that paragraph caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct.
3. Third party claims (other than contractual claims) for any loss, damage or injury caused by the Personnel of the sending Party shall be settled by the receiving Party on behalf of the sending Party in accordance with the laws and regulations of the receiving Party. Costs related to the settlement of any such claims shall be reimbursed by the sending Party.
4. Third party claims for any loss, damage, or injury caused by the Personnel of both Parties in the performances of their official duties shall be settled by the receiving Party also on behalf of the sending Party in accordance with the laws and regulations of the receiving Party. Costs related to the settlement of any such claims shall be distributed between the Parties on an equal basis.
5. The receiving Party shall consult the sending Party prior to any settlement of third party claims, in order to reach an agreement about the final costs of these claims.