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Scale right to assume exclusive defense control

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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.

Asana Medium

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ASSUME THE EXCLUSIVE DEFENSE AND CONTROL OF SUCH DISPUTES, AND IN ANY EVENT YOU WILL 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.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by...you agree to cooperate with our defense of those claims.

Excerpt from Scale AI's Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

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Document information
Document
Scale AI Terms of Service
Entity
Scale AI
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-044338
Document ID
CA-D-00469
Evidence Provenance
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a9ab2957a547fe03fb1a7507425aaac936631de4dd877150899ff8e062483dfe
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 16:45 UTC
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Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Scale AI
Document: Scale AI Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-044338
Captured: 2026-05-12 16:45:03 UTC
SHA-256: a9ab2957a547fe03…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/scale-ai/scale-ai-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-044338/scale-right-to-assume-exclusive-defense-control/
Accessed: July 25, 2026
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What does Scale AI's Scale right to assume exclusive defense control clause do?

The clause states: “We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by...you agree to cooperate with our defense of those claims.”

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