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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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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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