“you agree to defend, hold harmless and indemnify Scale and its officers, directors, employees, consultants, affiliates, subsidiaries and agents...from and against any and all claims brought by a third party...”
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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.
Interpretive note: Ellipsis in the excerpt may indicate qualifying language limiting the scope of covered third-party claims (e.g., arising from specific user conduct) that is not available for review. The canonical claim reflects only what the quoted language explicitly states.
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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You agree to promptly notify the Workday Parties of any Claims, cooperate with the Workday Parties in defending such Claims and pay all fees, costs and expenses associated with defending such Claims...
You shall cooperate with us in the defense of any Claim.
In the event you are required to indemnify us pursuant to this Agreement or any court rulings, you must secure all necessary approvals and consents from regulatory authorities for the remittance of any indemnified amount to us.
"you agree to defend, hold harmless and indemnify Scale and its officers, directors, employees, consultants, affiliates, subsidiaries and agents...from and against any and all claims brought by a third party...Excerpt from Scale AI's Scale Website Terms and Conditions
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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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