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PlanetScale indemnifies customer for patent copyright infringement

High severity Medium confidence Explicit document language Common · 229 of 352 platforms

Key Facts

What will PlanetScale defend Customer against?
PlanetScale will defend Customer against any third-party claim to the extent arising from an allegation that the Product infringes a third party's patent or copyright valid and enforceable in the United States.
Will PlanetScale defend Customer against claims that the Product infringes a third party's patent or copyright?
PlanetScale will defend Customer against any third-party claim to the extent arising from an allegation that the Product infringes a third party's patent or copyright valid and enforceable in the United States.
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This analysis describes what PlanetScale'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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The defense obligation is scoped to U.S. patents and copyrights and is limited to claims arising from allegations about the Product itself, providing defined but not unlimited IP protection.

Interpretive note: The excerpt contains an ellipsis, suggesting conditions or qualifications exist in the full clause. The canonical claim is limited to what is explicitly present. The excerpt states 'defend' only; any indemnification or payment obligation is not established by the quoted language alone.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Readers receive a defense from PlanetScale against third-party U.S. patent or copyright infringement claims arising from the Product, to the extent such claims allege Product infringement.

How other platforms handle this

Twilio Medium

Your obligations in Section 6.2 (Indemnification by Customer) of this Agreement will apply to the extent permitted by applicable law, regulation, or procedure.

Google Maps Medium

Without affecting either party's termination rights and to the extent permitted by applicable law, this Section 14 states the parties' sole and exclusive remedy under the Agreement for any Allegations of Intellectual Property Rights infringement covered by this Section 14.

Synthesia Medium

Customer shall have no liability under (a) to the extent a Claim Against Us arises from Synthesia Content or under (b) to the extent a Claim Against Us arises from our breach of the Contract.

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PlanetScale will defend Customer against any third party claim...to the extent arising from an allegation that the Product...infringes a third party's patent or copyright valid and enforceable in the United States

Excerpt from PlanetScale's Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
PlanetScale Terms of Service
Entity
PlanetScale
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-072888
Document ID
CA-D-00683
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
66f4acad5ba0274c92946f618cbb71bc8537e8d2abef828139e0c429c54ca79d
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 15:44 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: PlanetScale
Document: PlanetScale Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-072888
Captured: 2026-07-12 15:44:57 UTC
SHA-256: 66f4acad5ba0274c…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/planetscale/planetscale-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-072888/planetscale-indemnifies-customer-for-patent-copyright-infringement/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does PlanetScale's PlanetScale indemnifies customer for patent copyright infringement clause do?

The defense obligation is scoped to U.S. patents and copyrights and is limited to claims arising from allegations about the Product itself, providing defined but not unlimited IP protection.

How does this clause affect you?

Readers receive a defense from PlanetScale against third-party U.S. patent or copyright infringement claims arising from the Product, to the extent such claims allege Product infringement.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 229 platforms. See the full comparison.

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