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A broad indemnification obligation means users bear the cost of defending Scale AI and its associated persons and entities against third-party claims.
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You are required to defend Scale AI and its officers, directors, employees, consultants, affiliates, subsidiaries, and agents, and to cover losses they suffer from third-party claims.
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A broad indemnification obligation means users bear the cost of defending Scale AI and its associated persons and entities against third-party claims.
You are required to defend Scale AI and its officers, directors, employees, consultants, affiliates, subsidiaries, and agents, and to cover losses they suffer from third-party claims.
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