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Samsung May Assume Defense at User Expense

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How other platforms handle this

Writer Medium

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of such disputes, and in any event, you agree to cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses.

Chegg Medium

The Chegg Parties reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, and you will not in any event settle any claim without the prior written consent of a duly authorized employee of the Chegg Parties.

Public.com Medium

We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you...and in that case, you agree to cooperate with our defense of those claims.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Samsung reserves the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you may be required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of any such claims.

Excerpt from Samsung's Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Samsung Terms of Service
Entity
Samsung
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
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Record ID
CA-P-075468
Document ID
CA-D-00570
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Citation Record
Entity: Samsung
Document: Samsung Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-075468
Captured: UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/samsung/samsung-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-075468/samsung-may-assume-defense-at-user-expense/
Accessed: July 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Samsung's Samsung May Assume Defense at User Expense clause do?

The clause states: “Samsung reserves the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you may be required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of any such claims.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 232 platforms. See the full comparison.

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