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1. In case of damage to goods, the carrier shall compensate the loss in value of the goods. The amount shall be calculated on the basis of expertise or by applying to the value of the goods defined in accordance with Article 21, paragraph 2 whereas the percentage of loss in value shall be noted at the place of destination. It is presumed that the costs of lowering and repairing the damage correspond to the loss in value.
2. The carrier shall, in addition, refund the costs provided for in Article 21, paragraph 4, in the proportion set out in paragraph 1 of this Article.
3. The compensation shall not exceed:
a) The amount payable in the case of total loss, if the whole consignment has lost value through damage;
b) The amount payable in the case of loss of the part affected, if only part of the consignment has lost value through damage.
4. In case of damage to an empty wagon which is to be carried as goods under the contract of carriage or to an intermodal transport unit or their removable parts, the compensation shall be limited to the cost of repair. Paragraph 3 of this Article shall apply by analogy.
5. No further damages shall be payable.