If Webull is sued because of something you did on the platform, you agree to pay Webull's legal costs and any resulting damages.
This analysis describes what Webull'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
This means individual users, not just businesses, could be responsible for Webull's legal defense costs if a dispute arises from the user's activity on the platform, including alleged regulatory violations.
Interpretive note: The enforceability of this indemnification clause against retail investors may be limited by securities regulatory rules or consumer protection statutes depending on jurisdiction.
Narrowed scope from broad indemnification for all claims to specific liability for litigation costs resulting from use 'beyond the scope of what is permitted.'
View full change record →The provision was downgraded from high to medium severity and expanded to explicitly include third-party intellectual property and privacy rights violations.
View full change record →Users who inadvertently violate a rule while using Webull, such as a trading restriction or regulatory requirement, could be held financially responsible for Webull's legal costs in any resulting proceeding, which is a potentially significant financial exposure for retail investors.
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Any access to or use of the Services or goods through your account by others, including your spouse, dependents, Recipients, and any access by AI Agents you enable or that operate on your behalf...
You agree that the provisions in this section will survive any termination of your Account, the Agreement and/or your access to the Services.
These indemnity obligations shall survive any expiration or termination of your relationship with Chegg.
"You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Webull and each of its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with: (i) your use of the Services or activities in connection with the Services; (ii) your violation of these Terms or any applicable law or regulation; (iii) your violation of any third party right, including any intellectual property right, privacy right, or other proprietary right.Excerpt from Webull's Customer Agreement
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: User indemnification clauses are standard in consumer-facing platform agreements.
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This means individual users, not just businesses, could be responsible for Webull's legal defense costs if a dispute arises from the user's activity on the platform, including alleged regulatory violations.
Users who inadvertently violate a rule while using Webull, such as a trading restriction or regulatory requirement, could be held financially responsible for Webull's legal costs in any resulting proceeding, which is a potentially significant financial exposure for retail investors.
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