If Tinder faces a legal claim or financial loss because of something you did on the platform, you agree to cover Tinder's legal costs and any resulting damages.
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This clause means that if another user sues Tinder over something you posted or did on the app, you could be responsible for Tinder's legal defence costs and any resulting liability, which could be substantial.
Interpretive note: Enforceability of broad consumer indemnification clauses varies significantly by jurisdiction, and the 'to the extent permitted under applicable law' qualifier introduces uncertainty about the clause's practical scope.
Users who post content or behave in ways that result in third-party claims against Tinder could be personally liable for Tinder's legal costs and damages arising from those claims, including attorneys' fees.
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This clause means that if another user sues Tinder over something you posted or did on the app, you could be responsible for Tinder's legal defence costs and any resulting liability, which could be substantial.
Users who post content or behave in ways that result in third-party claims against Tinder could be personally liable for Tinder's legal costs and damages arising from those claims, including attorneys' fees.
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