“You agree to defend (at Walmart's option), indemnify, and hold the Walmart Entities harmless from and against any and all liabilities, claims, damages, costs, and expenses...arising from or related to your misuse of the Walmart Sites or any breach”
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The obligation covers all liabilities, claims, damages, costs, and expenses with no stated cap, meaning a user could face substantial financial exposure for misuse or breach.
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Users bear financial responsibility for defending and compensating Walmart Entities against any and all claims, damages, costs, and expenses that arise from their misuse of Walmart Sites or any breach.
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"You agree to defend (at Walmart's option), indemnify, and hold the Walmart Entities harmless from and against any and all liabilities, claims, damages, costs, and expenses...arising from or related to your misuse of the Walmart Sites or any breachExcerpt from Walmart's Terms of Use
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The obligation covers all liabilities, claims, damages, costs, and expenses with no stated cap, meaning a user could face substantial financial exposure for misuse or breach.
Users bear financial responsibility for defending and compensating Walmart Entities against any and all claims, damages, costs, and expenses that arise from their misuse of Walmart Sites or any breach.
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