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Hold Harmless Agreement

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A Hold Harmless Agreement is a legal contract designed to protect one party from liability based on the actions of another party. A Hold Harmless Agreement may be used in a variety of situations, such as when one party is using the property or facilities of another, one party is performing services for another, or one party is participating in an activity hosted by another party. A Hold Harmless Agreement is most commonly used in a business transaction where one party agrees not to hold the other party responsible for any damage or liability that may occur during the transaction.

A Hold Harmless Agreement may not be valid if one of the parties performs actions in a negligent or intentionally bad manner, or if one of the parties has committed a fraudulent or criminal act.

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A hold harmless agreement is a legal contract between two parties where one party agrees not to hold the other party liable for any damages, losses, or expenses that may arise from their participation in an activity or transaction. It is commonly used in situations where there is a risk of injury or damage, such as in sports events, construction projects, or business transactions.

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