If your use of Duolingo causes a legal claim against Duolingo, you may be required to pay Duolingo's legal costs and any resulting damages.
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This clause means that if a third party sues Duolingo because of something you did on the platform, you could be held responsible for Duolingo's legal defense costs, which could be substantial.
Interpretive note: Enforceability against ordinary consumers (as opposed to business users) may vary by jurisdiction; EU unfair contract terms law may limit its application.
If your actions on Duolingo lead to a legal claim, you bear the financial risk of defending Duolingo and covering any resulting losses, including attorney fees.
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This clause means that if a third party sues Duolingo because of something you did on the platform, you could be held responsible for Duolingo's legal defense costs, which could be substantial.
If your actions on Duolingo lead to a legal claim, you bear the financial risk of defending Duolingo and covering any resulting losses, including attorney fees.
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