If your use of DoorDash causes DoorDash to be sued or incur costs, you may be required to cover those costs.
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The indemnification clause allocates financial and legal risk to users for third-party claims connected to their service use or contractual violations. This establishes DoorDash's ability to recover defense costs and damages from users rather than bearing those costs internally when claims arise from user conduct.
If you violate DoorDash's Terms of Service in a way that leads to a lawsuit or financial loss for DoorDash, you could be held personally responsible for DoorDash's legal fees and damages, which is a meaningful financial risk for consumers.
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You agree that the provisions in this section will survive any termination of your Account, the Agreement and/or your access to the Services.
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"You agree to indemnify and hold harmless DoorDash and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, disputes, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Services or your violation of these Terms.Excerpt from DoorDash's Terms of Service
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The indemnification clause allocates financial and legal risk to users for third-party claims connected to their service use or contractual violations. This establishes DoorDash's ability to recover defense costs and damages from users rather than bearing those costs internally when claims arise from user conduct.
If you violate DoorDash's Terms of Service in a way that leads to a lawsuit or financial loss for DoorDash, you could be held personally responsible for DoorDash's legal fees and damages, which is a meaningful financial risk for consumers.
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