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Any claim that any user submission made by you has caused damage to a third party
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Upwork, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses...arising from: (i) your use of Upwork Now in violation of this Beta Addendum or applicable law...
Any access to or use of the Services or goods through your account by others, including your spouse, dependents, Recipients, and any access by AI Agents you enable or that operate on your behalf...
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"you will defend and indemnify Public.com and its officers, directors, employees, consultants, affiliates, subsidiaries and agents...from and against every claim brought by a third party...arising out of or connected with...your unauthorized use...Excerpt from Public.com's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “you will defend and indemnify Public.com and its officers, directors, employees, consultants, affiliates, subsidiaries and agents...from and against every claim brought by a third party...arising out of or connected with...your unauthorized use...”
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