The article discusses how service providers, like salvors, are expected to meet a certain standard of care when providing their services. If they fail to do so, they may be held liable for any resulting damage. However, international salvage regulations currently only allow for limited compensation to the party being saved. There is also a history of courts being lenient towards salvors, which may affect how general liability rules are applied in salvage cases. On the other hand, there are specific provisions in international law that allow salvors to limit their financial liability in certain situations where they have not met the expected standard of performance.