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This analysis describes what Amazon Associates's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
The clause places the financial burden of defending and satisfying claims on the associate, extending that obligation to a broad set of Amazon-related entities and individuals.
Interpretive note: The excerpt is truncated and does not reproduce the conditions that trigger the indemnification obligation. The canonical claim states the obligation and its scope of covered parties but cannot confirm the full triggering language.
The claim requires associates to absorb the cost of defending Amazon and its affiliated personnel against claims, including attorneys' fees.
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You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Whatnot harmless from and against any claims, demands, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to: (a) your breach of any representation or warranty in these Terms; (b) any claim that yo...
The Chegg Parties reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, and you will not in any event settle any claim without the prior written consent of a duly authorized employee of the Chegg Parties.
We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you...and in that case, you agree to cooperate with our defense of those claims.
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"you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us, our affiliates and licensors, and our and their respective employees, officers, directors, and representatives, harmless from and against all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorneys' fees)...Excerpt from Amazon Associates's Operating Agreement
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The clause places the financial burden of defending and satisfying claims on the associate, extending that obligation to a broad set of Amazon-related entities and individuals.
The claim requires associates to absorb the cost of defending Amazon and its affiliated personnel against claims, including attorneys' fees.
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