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The updated terms establish new account verification procedures that Bumble may initiate to confirm identity, prevent fraud, verify age compliance, and enforce community guidelines. The terms clarify that deleting the Bumble app does not delete your account; you must explicitly request account deletion through the app to permanently remove it. A new BeePitched feature allows users to create personalized pitches about others and invite contributions, but this feature is restricted in Washington State and requires obtaining all necessary permissions from the person being pitched about. Content licensing language is narrowed to specify that your uploaded content may be made available to other app users, rather than the general public. You can request account deletion through the app's deletion process, and you can report any Pitch for review if you are the subject of one.
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We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you.
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
The Credit Karma Parties reserve the right, at their own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you
"We retain the exclusive right to settle, compromise and pay any and all claims or causes of action which are brought against us without your prior consent.Excerpt from Bumble's Terms and Conditions
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The clause states: “We retain the exclusive right to settle, compromise and pay any and all claims or causes of action which are brought against us without your prior consent.”
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