Dot Hill Systems (HILL)

Interruption of Services.  Landlord shall not be in default hereunder, nor be deemed to have evicted Tenant, nor be liable for any damages directly or indirectly resulting from, nor shall the rental herein reserved be abated, except as expressly provided for in the last sentence of this section, by reason of (i) the installation, use or interruption of use of any equipment in connection with the foregoing utilities and services; (ii) failure to furnish or delay in furnishing any services to be provided by Landlord when such failure or delay is caused by Acts of God or the elements, labor disturbances of any character, any other accidents or other conditions beyond the reasonable control of Landlord, or by the making of repairs or improvements to the Premises or to the Building (except in the case of Landlord’s gross negligence or willful misconduct); or (iii) the limitation, curtailment, rationing or restriction on use of water or electricity, gas or any other form of energy or any other service or utility whatsoever serving the Premises or the Project.  Furthermore, Landlord shall be entitled to cooperate with the mandatory requirements of national, state or local governmental agencies or utilities suppliers in connection with reducing energy or other resources consumption.  If the Premises become unsuitable for Tenant’s use as a consequence of cessation of gas and electric utilities or other services provided to the Premises resulting from a casualty covered by Landlord’s insurance, then Tenant’s Monthly Base Rent and Additional Charges shall abate during the period of time in which Tenant cannot occupy the Premises for the Permitted Uses, but only to the extent of rental abatement insurance proceeds received by Landlord.