Section 3: Civil liability.

Statutory auditors are liable, both to the person or entity and to third parties, for the harmful consequences of faults and negligence committed by them in the performance of their duties. Their liability may not, however, be incurred in respect of information or disclosures of facts made by them in the performance of their duties. They shall not be civilly liable for offences committed by directors and corporate officers, unless,…

Liability claims against statutory auditors are time-barred under the conditions set out in Article L. 225-254.

The conditions for the application of this chapter shall be laid down by decree in the Conseil d’Etat.