Ever had a negotiation stalled by fuzzy liability language or a cap that leaves your balance sheet exposed? In this lesson you will learn to define, draft and argue cap-and-basket clauses in precise commercial English so you can close cleaner deals and limit dispute risk. You'll find sharp definitions, drafting checklists, negotiation scripts, real energy-sector examples and targeted exercises to test and apply what you learn. The tone is concise and executive—designed for rapid, decision-ready use in high‑stakes energy transactions.