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You shall cooperate with us in the defense of any Claim.
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...
the indemnifying party shall have no obligation to indemnify or reimburse for any losses, damages, costs, disbursements, expenses, settlement liability of a claim or other sums paid by any Indemnified Party voluntarily, and without the indemnifying party's prior written consent
"You agree not to settle any matter without the prior written consent of Afterpay.Excerpt from Afterpay's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “You agree not to settle any matter without the prior written consent of Afterpay.”
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