The contractual liability of the S2R 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 S2R 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 S2R Joint Undertaking in respect of the liability referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 and the costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith shall be considered to be expenditure of the S2R Joint Undertaking and shall be covered by its resources.

The S2R Joint Undertaking shall be solely responsible for meeting its obligations.