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This analysis describes what Instacart's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
The indemnification obligation means a user may be personally responsible for covering Instacart's and Retailers' legal costs and damages in claims connected to the user's conduct.
Interpretive note: The excerpt contains an ellipsis suggesting intervening text; the triggering conditions or scope of the indemnification obligation may be further defined in the full clause.
A reader is contractually obligated to cover Instacart's and Retailers' losses, claims, damages, penalties, fines, costs, and expenses in circumstances covered by this clause.
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The indemnification obligation means a user may be personally responsible for covering Instacart's and Retailers' legal costs and damages in claims connected to the user's conduct.
A reader is contractually obligated to cover Instacart's and Retailers' losses, claims, damages, penalties, fines, costs, and expenses in circumstances covered by this clause.
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