Hold Harmless Agreement

/ˌhoʊld ˈhɑːrm.ləs əˈɡriː.mənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A contract whereby one party agrees not to hold the other liable for certain damages or claims.
    The contractor required the client to sign a hold harmless agreement before starting the work.

Forms

  • hold harmless agreement
  • hold harmless agreements

Commentary

Hold harmless agreements often function alongside indemnity clauses but may vary in scope; precision in drafting is key to define the extent of liability protection.

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