Consequential damages cover indirect losses from a breach of contract, such as lost profits or business interruptions. Unlike direct damages, they require foreseeability at contract signing. Buyers often benefit by recovering foreseeable losses, while sellers use exclusions to limit liability, making risk allocation a key negotiation point in commercial agreements.
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