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Smartsheet IP Infringement Defense Obligation

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Walmart Medium

you agree to cooperate with Walmart if and as requested by Walmart in the defense and settlement of such matter.

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.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Smartsheet will defend Customer and its respective officers, directors, and employees...from and against any claims, demands, proceedings, investigations, or suits brought by a third party alleging that Customer's use of the Services or Customizations in accordance with this Agreement infringes any third party intellectual property rights

Excerpt from Smartsheet's Terms of Service

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Smartsheet Terms of Service
Entity
Smartsheet
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
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CA-P-076213
Document ID
CA-D-00711
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Citation Record
Entity: Smartsheet
Document: Smartsheet Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-076213
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/smartsheet/smartsheet-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-076213/smartsheet-ip-infringement-defense-obligation/
Accessed: July 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Smartsheet's Smartsheet IP Infringement Defense Obligation clause do?

The clause states: “Smartsheet will defend Customer and its respective officers, directors, and employees...from and against any claims, demands, proceedings, investigations, or suits brought by a third party alleging that Customer's use of the Services or Customizations in accordance with this Agreement infringes any third party intellectual property rights”

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