(a) The owner of the designated acreage is responsible for compliance with the agreement and for any refunds or deductions for failure to comply fully with the terms of the agreement while a party to such agreement.

(b) Each other person signing the agreement is jointly and severally responsible with the owner for compliance with the agreement and for any refunds or payment reductions which may be required for failure to comply fully with the terms of the agreement while a party to such agreement.