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This analysis describes what Waze's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
The indemnification obligation extends beyond Waze itself to include third-party advertisers, broadening the class of parties a user may be required to defend or compensate.
Interpretive note: The excerpt ends with an ellipsis, indicating the clause likely specifies the conditions (e.g., violation of Terms) that trigger the indemnification obligation. Those conditions are not present in the quoted language and therefore not stated in the canonical claim.
The updated Terms now establish that you are binding yourself not only to the main Terms of Use but also to Waze's Content Moderation Policy, Community Terms, and Copyright Policy as integral parts of the agreement. This expands the set of rules you must comply with when using the Service. The revised terms also clarify that the Service is intended for users of legal driving age and explicitly describe Waze's advertising model: the Service is free because advertising revenue funds operations, and Waze uses your data to show you targeted ads, with controls available to manage ad personalization preferences.
View change record →Users are required to indemnify and hold harmless not only Waze and its personnel but also all third-party advertisers against all claims, damages, expenses, losses, and liabilities.
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The indemnification obligation extends beyond Waze itself to include third-party advertisers, broadening the class of parties a user may be required to defend or compensate.
Users are required to indemnify and hold harmless not only Waze and its personnel but also all third-party advertisers against all claims, damages, expenses, losses, and liabilities.
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