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The Indemnifying Party will have the sole right to conduct the defense of any Claim for which the Indemnifying Party is responsible hereunder, provided that the Indemnifying Party may not settle any Claim without the Indemnified Party's prior written approval unless...
giving the defending party the right to fully control the defense and settlement of the Claim provided, however, that any settlement unconditionally releases Customer Parties or Smartsheet Parties subject to the Claim of all liability...
The Indemnifying Party shall not, without the relevant applicable Indemnified Parties' prior written consent, agree to any settlement on behalf of such Indemnified Parties which includes either the obligation to pay any amounts, or any admissions of liability...
"Adobe maintains contracts with these third parties restricting their access, use and disclosure of personal data in compliance with our Data Privacy Framework obligations, including the onward transfer provisions, and Adobe remains liable if they fail to meet those obligations and Adobe is responsible for the event giving rise to the damage.Excerpt from Adobe's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “Adobe maintains contracts with these third parties restricting their access, use and disclosure of personal data in compliance with our Data Privacy Framework obligations, including the onward transfer provisions, and Adobe remains liable if they fail to meet those obligations and Adobe is responsible for the event giving rise to …”
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