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This provision shifts financial and legal risk for Platform-related claims from TikTok to the user, potentially exposing users to significant costs from third-party or first-party claims.
Users are required to bear the cost of defending TikTok and its affiliates against any claims, demands, or damages connected to their use of the Platform.
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"You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless TikTok USDS Joint Venture and our affiliates...from any and all claims, demands, damages...arising out of or relating to your use of the Platform...Excerpt from TikTok's Terms of Service
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This provision shifts financial and legal risk for Platform-related claims from TikTok to the user, potentially exposing users to significant costs from third-party or first-party claims.
Users are required to bear the cost of defending TikTok and its affiliates against any claims, demands, or damages connected to their use of the Platform.
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