A liquidated damages clause sets an amount in a contract in the event of a breach. A liquidated damages clause isn't a penalty, though it may sound like one. A penalty is usually disproportionate to the actual harm, and is meant to punish or deter breaching a contract.
Acidic stools can be caused from absorption problems from the diet and foods you eat. Some people have acidic stools as a result of a lactose intolerance.
Some common causes of a change in stool shape are: 1  Diverticulosis causes pothole-like craters in the lining of the colon, as well as a narrowing of the diameter of the colon due to the wall thickening. 2  The result is narrow, pellet-like stools that often fall apart in the bowl and can be difficult to expel.