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..every acpect of our daily operations has a lot of different angles of views.. Where more than two people are involved there will always be a chance of two different opinions..
This is why I always hold open a two way responsibility option..
You are correct in pointing out that the responsibility lies fully with the push-back team - but, there is always the odd situation where e.g. the pilots are informed from apron control over the radio to stop pushing - or whatever other command - and then the responsibility instantly alters to the pilots to stop the push-back team..
This is just one example why I would never be categoric about responsibility, even if its stated in black or white somewhere..
Rest asured that some clever lawyer will always be able to "alter" the text against you..