{"id":26940,"date":"2026-03-05T11:04:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legistify.com\/learn\/?p=26940"},"modified":"2026-10-26T12:27:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T12:27:35","slug":"indemnity-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legistify.com\/learn\/indemnity-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"Indemnity Agreement in Contracts: What It Means and How It Works"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An indemnity agreement is a legally binding contract in which one party, the indemnifier, agrees to compensate another party, the indemnity-holder, for specified losses, damages, or liabilities. In India, a contract of indemnity is defined in Section 124 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. Contracts help clarify roles and protect the interests of all parties in a business deal, and most also contain clauses that cover possible business risks and financial obligations. Indemnity clauses are usually included in business contracts for risk allocation and financial protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article covers what an indemnity agreement is, how Indian law treats it, how it differs from a guarantee, why it is included in contracts, the key clauses that make one up, and how an indemnity bond works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is an Indemnity Agreement?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/legistify.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-5-2026-04_16_22-PM-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Indemnity Agreement\" class=\"wp-image-26943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/legistify.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-5-2026-04_16_22-PM-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/legistify.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-5-2026-04_16_22-PM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/legistify.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-5-2026-04_16_22-PM-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/legistify.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-5-2026-04_16_22-PM.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An indemnity agreement is a legally binding contract in which one party agrees to compensate another party for certain financial losses, damages, and legal liabilities. In other words, an indemnity agreement protects one party from incurring financial risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The party who agrees to compensate for losses and damages is called the indemnifier, and the party who gets protected from losses and damages is called the indemnitee, or the indemnity-holder in the language of the Indian Contract Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An indemnity agreement is also known as a &#8220;hold harmless&#8221; agreement, since one party agrees not to hold the other responsible for certain liabilities. Contracts often use the words &#8220;indemnify, defend, and hold harmless&#8221; together to define an indemnity clause, and Indian contracts commonly say &#8220;indemnify and keep indemnified&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For instance, suppose a retailer sells products from another company, and a customer sues the retailer claiming harm caused by the product. The manufacturer would then have to indemnify the retailer, covering the legal expenses and damages the retailer incurs. This shows how one party can assume responsibility for losses arising from a specific situation, giving businesses a way to specify who is responsible for financial risks upfront.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contract of Indemnity Under the Indian Contract Act, 1872<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 124 of the Indian Contract Act defines a contract of indemnity as a contract by which one party promises to save the other from loss caused to him by the conduct of the promisor himself, or by the conduct of any other person. Section 125 sets out the rights of the indemnity-holder when sued. Four points matter in practice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The statutory definition is narrow.<\/strong> Under Section 124, the loss must be caused by human conduct, whereas in English law an indemnity covers a loss from any cause, such as fire or accident. In Gajanan Moreshwar Parelkar v. Moreshwar Madan Mantri (1942), the Bombay High Court held that Sections 124 and 125 are not exhaustive and that Indian courts apply the same equitable principles as English courts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Section 125 protects the indemnity-holder in three ways.<\/strong> The indemnity-holder is entitled to recover the damages he is compelled to pay in a suit on a matter covered by the promise, the costs of that suit if he acted prudently or was authorised by the indemnifier, and sums paid under a compromise of the suit that was prudent or authorised.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An indemnity is a contingent contract.<\/strong> The indemnifier&#8217;s liability arises only if the specified loss occurs. See <a href=\"https:\/\/legistify.com\/learn\/what-is-contingent-contracts\/\">contingent contracts<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It must be lawful.<\/strong> Like any contract, an indemnity is void if its object is unlawful, for example a promise to indemnify someone against the consequences of a criminal act (Section 23). See <a href=\"https:\/\/legistify.com\/learn\/what-is-contract\/\">what is a contract<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indemnity vs Guarantee<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indemnity and guarantee are both special contracts under Chapter VIII of the Indian Contract Act, and they are often confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Basis<\/th><th>Contract of Indemnity<\/th><th>Contract of Guarantee<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Governing section<\/td><td>Section 124<\/td><td>Section 126<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parties<\/td><td>Two: the indemnifier and the indemnity-holder<\/td><td>Three: the creditor, the principal debtor and the surety<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>What it covers<\/td><td>Loss caused to the indemnity-holder<\/td><td>Performance of a promise or discharge of a liability of a third person if that person defaults<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nature of liability<\/td><td>Primary, arising when the loss occurs<\/td><td>Secondary, arising when the principal debtor defaults<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Are Indemnity Agreements Important in Contracts?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indemnity agreements are a standard feature of commercial contracts because they serve several practical purposes at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most business arrangements involve several parties working together to produce a product or service, and an indemnity clause is the tool used to determine which party is responsible for paying when something goes wrong. Beyond allocating risk, indemnity clauses provide financial protection: without one, a business can suffer financially even when it is not responsible for a particular issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indemnity clauses also protect businesses from third-party claims, including those from customers, employees, and regulators, by making sure the party actually responsible for an issue is the one held accountable for the resulting financial loss. And because they define liability and responsibility clearly, they give both parties a way to assess risk before entering into a contract at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This matters most in industries such as construction, manufacturing, technology, and professional services, where multiple stakeholders, subcontractors, and vendors are often involved in a single contract. Defining responsibility clearly across these relationships is what makes the associated risks manageable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Elements of an Indemnity Agreement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A well-crafted indemnity agreement includes several key clauses that together define the scope of the indemnification and how responsibility for losses and liabilities is allocated between the contracting parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scope of Indemnification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scope of indemnification defines the circumstances in which the indemnifier must make compensatory payments to the indemnitee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Risks commonly included in the scope of indemnification are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Negligence on the part of one of the parties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breach of contractual obligations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal claims of third parties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infringement of intellectual property rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damage to properties or injury to people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clearly defining the scope helps prevent ambiguity and ensures both parties understand exactly what triggers indemnification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Duty to Defend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many indemnification agreements, the indemnifier is required not only to compensate the indemnitee but also to defend them in court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The duty to defend often includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employing legal counsel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paying attorney fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing the litigation or dispute resolution process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paying court costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal proceedings can be costly, so this provision ensures the indemnitee is not left to fund or manage their own defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Limitation of Liability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most indemnity agreements place limits on the indemnifier&#8217;s financial liability so that the obligation remains reasonable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common restrictions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A financial limit on the damages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exclusion of indirect damages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exclusion of certain types of damages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These restrictions balance the interests of both parties, providing protection without exposing either side to unlimited financial risk. See <a href=\"https:\/\/legistify.com\/blogs\/contract-terms-conditions-for-business-owners\/\">contract terms and conditions<\/a> for how this clause fits with the rest of a commercial contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Notification and Cooperation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another important part of the indemnity clause requires the indemnitee to notify the indemnifier when a claim arises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This typically includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A requirement to notify within a specified period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provision of necessary documentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooperation with the investigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication of the claim<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Timely communication of a claim ensures the indemnifier has what it needs to respond effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of Indemnity Clauses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indemnity clauses vary in form depending on how the risk is distributed between the parties. The three forms below come from US construction practice. They are drafting descriptions rather than categories under Indian statute, but they help in negotiating how much risk each side carries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Broad Form Indemnity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A broad form indemnity clause requires one party to cover almost all liabilities, even those partially caused by the other party. This gives the indemnitee the most complete protection, but leaves the indemnifier carrying substantial financial exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Intermediate Form Indemnity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An intermediate form indemnity clause requires one party to compensate for losses unless the indemnitee is solely responsible for the damage, striking a more balanced level of protection for both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Limited Form Indemnity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A limited form indemnity clause holds a party responsible only for losses resulting from their own actions or negligence, and is typically used when both parties want to share the burden of liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Examples of Indemnity Agreements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indemnity clauses show up across a wide range of contracts, giving all parties clarity on their financial obligations in the event of a dispute, accident, or legal action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Construction Contracts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A contractor can agree to indemnify a property owner against claims resulting from accidents, injuries, or property damage. Since a construction project involves a workforce that can include multiple subcontractors, indemnity clauses help ensure a property owner is not held accountable for damage caused by others on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Product Liability Agreements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manufacturers can agree to indemnify retailers or distributors against claims arising from defective products, so that if a customer sues a retailer for injuries or damage caused by a defective product, the manufacturer bears the resulting cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Software and Technology Contracts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Software companies commonly indemnify their clients against intellectual property infringement claims. If a third party accuses a company of infringing its copyright or patent through the use of a particular software, the software provider is obligated to defend the claim and cover the associated legal costs. These provisions are standard in software licensing, SaaS, and technology vendor contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Service Agreements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Service companies often indemnify clients against damages arising from negligence, mistakes, or failure to deliver services as agreed. Consulting firms, service providers, and outsourcing companies typically include indemnification provisions to clarify liability in the event of operational failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indemnity Bond in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In everyday Indian usage, an indemnity bond is a standalone written undertaking in which a person promises to compensate another for loss if a stated event occurs. It is commonly asked for when a document is lost and a duplicate is issued, when a bank or authority needs protection against a later claim, or when a property or financial transaction proceeds on the strength of an assurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An indemnity bond usually contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The names and addresses of the indemnifier and the person or institution being indemnified<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The facts that give rise to the bond, such as the lost document or the transaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A clear undertaking to indemnify and keep indemnified against loss, claims, costs and legal expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The date, the signature of the indemnifier, and the signatures of witnesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An indemnity bond is generally printed on non-judicial stamp paper of the value required by the state stamp law, and some authorities also ask for notarisation, so check the requirements of the state and of the institution that asks for the bond. See <a href=\"https:\/\/legistify.com\/learn\/e-stamping-services\/\">e-stamping services in India<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indemnity vs Hold Harmless Clause<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indemnity and hold harmless are often used together in a contract, but they mean different things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An indemnity clause requires one party to compensate the other for financial losses or damages arising from specific events. A hold harmless clause means a party is not held legally responsible for a particular event in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the two concepts work together in practice, most contracts combine them into a single clause: a party agrees to &#8220;indemnify, defend, and hold harmless&#8221; the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Practices for Drafting an Indemnity Clause<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indemnity clauses need to be clear and precise. Ambiguous language creates the exact problems the clause is meant to prevent, from legal disputes to unintended liabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by clearly defining the scope of the indemnity, so both parties understand exactly what it covers. Set clear limitations of liability to avoid open-ended exposure, and spell out the duty to defend, including who is responsible for managing and funding the defence of a claim. Notification provisions should also be explicit, so claims are reported within a defined timeframe rather than left to informal communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout, the language should be specific rather than generic. State whether the indemnity is mutual, which losses are carved out (for example wilful misconduct), and how the indemnifier takes over the defence of a claim. Many businesses use a standardised indemnity clause template across their contracts to keep the structure and legal language consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Legistify Helps Legal Teams Manage Indemnity Clauses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indemnity and liability clauses are among the most negotiated terms in a contract, and the risk sits in the agreements nobody revisits. Legistify is an AI-native legal operations platform for enterprises, and its contract lifecycle management tools help legal teams keep these clauses consistent and findable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Standard positions:<\/strong> Legistify AI CLM works as a Microsoft Word add-in with a clause library and playbooks that check a contract against internal rules, such as your preferred indemnity scope and liability cap, and suggest redlines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finding every indemnity:<\/strong> Executed contracts are stored in a central repository with AI-powered clause extraction and search, so a team finds every agreement that contains an indemnity or an uncapped liability clause.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Controlled negotiation:<\/strong> Contracts are shared in real time, and track changes and version control make it easy to compare versions as an indemnity clause is negotiated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exception approvals:<\/strong> Approval workflows route a non-standard indemnity to the right approver before the contract is signed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Signing and records:<\/strong> The e-signature module supports Aadhaar integration and keeps a secure audit trail of signature activity, and a dashboard shows each contract at every stage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore Legistify&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/legistify.com\/corporate\/enterprise-contract-management\">contract management software<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/legistify.com\/corporate\/enterprise-customized-workflow-contract-management\">contract workflow<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/legistify.com\/corporate\/enterprise-esign-contract-management\">e-signature<\/a> features to see how they fit your team&#8217;s contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indemnity agreements are a standard feature of commercial contracts and play a central role in how businesses manage risk and financial liability. Their core function is to transfer legal responsibility and financial risk for specific losses or claims from one party to another, giving both sides clarity before a dispute ever arises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These clauses are used most often in construction contracts, product liability agreements, and technology partnerships. When drafted properly, they clearly outline the scope of protection and set out the limits of liability and financial consequences tied to specific risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding how indemnity agreements work, and how Sections 124 and 125 of the Indian Contract Act treat them, helps businesses negotiate contracts more effectively and avoid unexpected legal and financial exposure down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1772702027459\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the definition of an indemnity agreement?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>An indemnity agreement is a legally binding contract in which one party agrees to compensate another for financial losses, damages, or liabilities. In India, Section 124 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 defines a contract of indemnity as a contract by which one party promises to save the other from loss caused by the conduct of the promisor or of any other person.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1772702015652\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the purpose of an indemnity clause?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The purpose of an indemnity clause is to allocate risk by requiring one party to compensate another for losses, damages, or legal liabilities arising from specific events.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1772702100001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the difference between indemnity and guarantee?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A contract of indemnity (Section 124) has two parties: the indemnifier promises to compensate the indemnity-holder for a loss. A contract of guarantee (Section 126) has three parties: the surety promises the creditor to perform the promise or discharge the liability of the principal debtor if the debtor defaults.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1772702041064\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \">What are the key components of an indemnity clause?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The key components of an indemnity clause are the scope of indemnification, the duty to defend, limitations of liability, and notification and cooperation requirements. The clause should also identify the indemnifying party and the indemnified party.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1772702100002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \">What are the rights of an indemnity-holder under Section 125?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>When sued, the indemnity-holder is entitled to recover the damages he is compelled to pay in the suit, the costs of the suit if he acted prudently or was authorised by the indemnifier, and sums paid under a compromise of the suit that was prudent or authorised.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1772702100003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is an indemnity bond?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>An indemnity bond is a written undertaking in which a person promises to compensate another for loss if a stated event occurs, for example when a duplicate of a lost document is issued. It is generally printed on non-judicial stamp paper of the value required by the state, and some authorities also ask for notarisation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1772702051648\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h4 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is an example of an indemnity clause?<\/h4>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>An example of an indemnity clause is when a manufacturer agrees to compensate a retailer for legal claims or damages arising from defective products.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contracts assist in clarifying roles and safeguarding the interests of all parties in a business deal. 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