You agree to defend and pay for any legal costs Riot Games incurs as a result of your use of their services, your violation of the Terms, or your infringement of third-party rights.
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The indemnification clause establishes a cost-allocation mechanism under which users assume financial and legal responsibility for certain categories of claims involving their conduct, rather than those costs falling to the service provider. This affects the distribution of litigation risk and expense between the parties.
This provision creates an unusual and potentially significant financial risk for everyday users, who may be required to cover Riot's legal costs in situations arising from their gameplay or content. Most consumers are unlikely to be aware of this obligation when accepting the terms.
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The indemnification clause establishes a cost-allocation mechanism under which users assume financial and legal responsibility for certain categories of claims involving their conduct, rather than those costs falling to the service provider. This affects the distribution of litigation risk and expense between the parties.
This provision creates an unusual and potentially significant financial risk for everyday users, who may be required to cover Riot's legal costs in situations arising from their gameplay or content. Most consumers are unlikely to be aware of this obligation when accepting the terms.
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