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Indemnification Agreement

Free indemnification agreement template — one party agrees to cover losses the other incurs from specified risks.

This free indemnification agreement covers 1. Indemnification, 2. Exclusions, 3. Notice and Defense, 4. Term, 5. Governing Law with 5 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for individuals and small businesses handling a straightforward legal document themselves needing a clear, professional document without commissioning custom legal drafting for a routine situation. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.

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Indemnification Agreement

Indemnifying Party: [Name] (the "Indemnitor") Indemnified Party: [Name] (the "Indemnitee") Date: [Date]

1. Indemnification

The Indemnitor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Indemnitee from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from: [Describe the specific activity/risk — e.g. "the Indemnitor's performance of services under the attached agreement"].

2. Exclusions

This indemnification does not apply to claims arising from the Indemnitee's own negligence or willful misconduct.

3. Notice and Defense

The Indemnitee will promptly notify the Indemnitor of any claim, and the Indemnitor may control the defense of that claim using counsel of its choice, subject to the Indemnitee's reasonable approval.

4. Term

This indemnification survives for [Duration] after [the underlying agreement ends / the event described above].

5. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of [State/Country].


Indemnitor: ______________________ Date: ____________ Indemnitee: ______________________ Date: ____________

*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Indemnification scope is often heavily negotiated in real contracts — consult a licensed attorney for anything beyond a low-stakes arrangement.*

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What does this indemnification agreement cover?

This legal template includes 1. Indemnification, 2. Exclusions, 3. Notice and Defense, 4. Term. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.

Is this legal advice?

No. This template reflects common practice, not your jurisdiction's specific requirements. Legal formalities (required language, witness or notarization rules, filing steps) differ by state and sometimes by county — confirm them with a licensed attorney before this document does any real work.

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