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Contractual liability refers to the responsibility that one party assumes for certain obligations set forth in a contract. This type of liability arises when a party agrees to accept or share the risk of loss associated with specific circumstances as outlined in a contractual agreement. By voluntarily entering into the contract, the party takes on the risk that they may have to fulfill obligations that could lead to liability.

This concept is particularly important in insurance and risk management, as many businesses include provisions in their contracts that modify or define how risks will be managed. For example, a contractor may assume responsibility for any damages that occur during the execution of a project, thereby creating a situation where they are contractually liable should any issues arise, regardless of whether these issues would typically lead to liability under common law.

The other options focus on types of liabilities or risks that do not originate from agreements or contracts. Criminal acts are addressed under criminal law rather than contractual obligations, physical injuries can be a result of numerous factors outside contract terms, and insurance fraud pertains to specific unlawful activities rather than the broader scope of liability emerging from contracts.