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The indemnifying party is notified promptly in writing by the indemnified party of any Indemnifiable Claim and the indemnified party will reasonably cooperate with the indemnifying party in the defense of the Indemnifiable Claim, at the indemnifying party's expense.
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The party seeking indemnity...must give the other party...the following: (i) prompt written notice of any claim...,(ii) all cooperation and assistance reasonably requested by the Indemnitor in the defense of the claim...and (iii) sole control over the defense and settlement of the claim...
"...providing the indemnifying party with prompt written notice of any claim (provided that the indemnified party's failure to provide reasonable written notice shall only relieve the indemnifying party...to the extent such failure materially limits or prejudices...)Excerpt from Linear's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “...providing the indemnifying party with prompt written notice of any claim (provided that the indemnified party's failure to provide reasonable written notice shall only relieve the indemnifying party...to the extent such failure materially limits or prejudices...)”
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