A Release and Indemnity is a legal agreement that involves one party (the “releasor”) agreeing not to hold another party (the “releasee”) liable for any damages or claims that may arise from a specific event, transaction, or relationship.
It is primarily intended to protect the person who is providing goods or services from being held legally liable for the consequences of actions taken or not taken in providing that service to the person who signs the form. Indemnity clauses vary widely.
This form of a Release Agreement, Indemnity Agreement and Hold Harmless Agreement releases a party from certain specified liabilities. Releases are used to transfer risk from one party to another and protect against the released party or reimburse the released party for damage, injury, or loss.
I HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS RELEASEES FROM ANY AND ALL LOSSES, LIABILITIES, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, INJURIES (INCLUDING DEATH), OR DAMAGES, INCLUDING COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES AND EXPENSES, WHICH MAY OCCUR TO MYSELF, OTHER PARTICIPANTS, OR MY PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY, ...
A “release” is a discharge of obligations. An “indemnity” is an undertaking or a legally binding promise whereby one party agrees to accept the risk of loss or damage the other party may incur as a result of a transaction or event occurring.
If you use a Telex Release for your shipment, the cargo might not be released without a Letter of Indemnity. The LOI confirms that the carrier can release the goods to the consignee without the original Bill of Lading. Moreover, it protects the owner of the cargo from losses.
A waiver or release of liability is a contract releasing a party from liability for injuries resulting from their ordinary negligence. An indemnification agreement is a contract agreeing to reimburse the party for any monetary loss incurred as a result of a participant's engagement in an activity.
A “release” is a discharge of obligations. An “indemnity” is an undertaking or a legally binding promise whereby one party agrees to accept the risk of loss or damage the other party may incur as a result of a transaction or event occurring.