“You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Yelp...from and against any and all third party claims, actions, demands, losses, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses (including but not limited to attorneys' fees and court costs) arising out of or relating to...”
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This clause places the financial burden of defending and resolving third-party legal claims on the user rather than Yelp, potentially exposing users to significant legal costs.
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You are required to cover Yelp's legal costs and liabilities if a third party brings a claim against Yelp arising out of or relating to your conduct.
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You agree to promptly notify the Workday Parties of any Claims, cooperate with the Workday Parties in defending such Claims and pay all fees, costs and expenses associated with defending such Claims...
You shall cooperate with us in the defense of any Claim.
In the event you are required to indemnify us pursuant to this Agreement or any court rulings, you must secure all necessary approvals and consents from regulatory authorities for the remittance of any indemnified amount to us.
"You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Yelp...from and against any and all third party claims, actions, demands, losses, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses (including but not limited to attorneys' fees and court costs) arising out of or relating to...Excerpt from Yelp's Terms of Service
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This clause places the financial burden of defending and resolving third-party legal claims on the user rather than Yelp, potentially exposing users to significant legal costs.
You are required to cover Yelp's legal costs and liabilities if a third party brings a claim against Yelp arising out of or relating to your conduct.
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