You agree to defend and pay for Hugging Face's legal costs if they are sued because of something you did on the platform, including content you posted or how you used the services.
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The indemnification clause establishes a cost-allocation mechanism whereby users assume legal defense obligations and financial liability for claims originating from their own actions or content on the platform. This shifts certain litigation costs and defense burdens from the service provider to individual users.
Users who upload infringing content, violate terms, or cause third-party legal claims against Hugging Face could face personal financial liability for the company's legal costs and settlements. This risk is especially significant for users sharing third-party models or datasets.
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The indemnification clause establishes a cost-allocation mechanism whereby users assume legal defense obligations and financial liability for claims originating from their own actions or content on the platform. This shifts certain litigation costs and defense burdens from the service provider to individual users.
Users who upload infringing content, violate terms, or cause third-party legal claims against Hugging Face could face personal financial liability for the company's legal costs and settlements. This risk is especially significant for users sharing third-party models or datasets.
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