If Rumble faces a legal claim because of something you posted or how you used the platform, you are required to pay Rumble's legal costs and any damages arising from that claim.
This analysis describes what Rumble'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
This indemnification clause is broad and covers not just intentional misconduct but any claim arising from your content or use of the service, including third-party copyright or privacy claims, which could expose ordinary users to significant legal costs.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of the full indemnification scope may vary by jurisdiction, and courts in some states and EU member states may limit the reach of such clauses in consumer contracts under unconscionability or unfair contract terms doctrine.
Narrowed scope from broad use-based indemnification to content-submission and monetization-specific indemnification focused on third-party intellectual property rights.
View full change record →If a third party sues Rumble over something you uploaded or did on the platform, you could be personally responsible for Rumble's legal fees and any resulting damages, even if the claim is ultimately unsuccessful.
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(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Broad consumer indemnification clauses engage state consumer protection law and may be subject to unconscionability challenges where the indemnification scope is disproportionate to the user's ability to foresee liability.
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This indemnification clause is broad and covers not just intentional misconduct but any claim arising from your content or use of the service, including third-party copyright or privacy claims, which could expose ordinary users to significant legal costs.
If a third party sues Rumble over something you uploaded or did on the platform, you could be personally responsible for Rumble's legal fees and any resulting damages, even if the claim is ultimately unsuccessful.
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