If your use of Vercel's platform causes Vercel to face legal claims or costs, including from third parties using your account, you are responsible for covering those costs including Vercel's lawyers' fees.
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This clause extends your indemnification obligation to actions taken by third parties who access your account, meaning you can be held financially responsible for violations committed by others through your credentials or application.
The updated terms establish that users are legally responsible for configuring autonomous AI features and third-party tools, must monitor their settings and output, and are bound by the autonomous actions those tools take on their behalf. Users also bear the cost of any services those third-party tools consume through the Vercel platform. The terms state that Vercel is not responsible for loss, damage, or liability arising from AI or third-party tool actions. You can manage this responsibility by carefully configuring settings, permissions, and safeguards before enabling AI features or third-party integrations, and by establishing human review processes for AI-generated output.
View change record →You are financially responsible not only for your own actions on Vercel's platform but also for any legal claims and attorney costs arising from actions taken by third parties who access or use your Vercel account, which underscores the importance of strong account security practices.
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(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Broad indemnification clauses are standard in cloud services agreements and are generally enforceable in commercial contexts under U.S.
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This clause extends your indemnification obligation to actions taken by third parties who access your account, meaning you can be held financially responsible for violations committed by others through your credentials or application.
You are financially responsible not only for your own actions on Vercel's platform but also for any legal claims and attorney costs arising from actions taken by third parties who access or use your Vercel account, which underscores the importance of strong account security practices.
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