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You will not, without Lyft's prior written consent, agree to any settlement on behalf of any Indemnified Party which includes either the obligation to pay any monetary amounts, or any admissions of liability...
Any settlement requiring the indemnified party to admit liability, pay money, or take (or refrain from taking) any action, will require the indemnified party's prior written consent, not to be unreasonably withheld...
The Released Parties reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense of any claims or lawsuits, and you agree not to settle any of the foregoing without the applicable Released Parties' prior written consent.
"You agree not to settle any such matter without the prior written consent of Yelp.Excerpt from Yelp's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “You agree not to settle any such matter without the prior written consent of Yelp.”
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