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Indemnity

Allocates who bears the cost if a third party brings a claim.

In plain English

A promise that if a third party sues because of something one side did, that side will cover the resulting costs. Indemnities can be broad — have a lawyer check the limits.

Relevant law

  • Indian Contract Act, 1872 (s.124–125)

Where this commonly appears

Startups & FundingBusiness & CommercialVendors & FacilitiesIntellectual PropertyComplianceDharma GovernanceAuditor & Assurance
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