If your organization's use of Egnyte causes a legal claim or liability against Egnyte, your organization may be required to cover Egnyte's legal costs and damages.
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This clause creates a financial obligation on the customer side that goes beyond subscription fees; legal disputes triggered by your organization's use of the service could result in significant indemnification costs.
Interpretive note: The breadth of 'any applicable law' as a trigger for indemnification is not defined and may vary significantly by jurisdiction and the nature of the alleged violation.
If your use of Egnyte violates the terms or applicable law and Egnyte faces a legal claim as a result, your organization could be required to pay Egnyte's legal fees and any resulting damages, creating financial exposure beyond subscription costs.
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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.
These indemnity obligations shall survive any expiration or termination of your relationship with Chegg.
"Customer shall indemnify and hold harmless Egnyte and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and successors from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to Customer's use of the Service in violation of this Agreement or any applicable law.Excerpt from Egnyte's Terms of Service
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Indemnification clauses are standard in commercial SaaS agreements.
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This clause creates a financial obligation on the customer side that goes beyond subscription fees; legal disputes triggered by your organization's use of the service could result in significant indemnification costs.
If your use of Egnyte violates the terms or applicable law and Egnyte faces a legal claim as a result, your organization could be required to pay Egnyte's legal fees and any resulting damages, creating financial exposure beyond subscription costs.
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