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We reserve the right, at our election, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, including, but not limited to, selection of outside counsel.
the exclusive right to control and direct the investigation, defense and settlement of the Infringement Claim
Google reserves the right, at its own expense, to enforce this Section 8 on behalf of all Google Affiliates and assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by You.
"We reserve the right to exclusive control over the defense of a claim covered by this clause. If we use this right, then you will help us in our defense.Excerpt from Patreon's Terms of Use
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The clause states: “We reserve the right to exclusive control over the defense of a claim covered by this clause. If we use this right, then you will help us in our defense.”
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