Harmless Agreement

Essentially, a hold harmless clause gives the recipient of that clause (the recipient) the benefit of being held harmless or not be legally bothered by the other contracting party or any other party claiming against the recipient.

An indemnification or hold harmless clause may be included so the other party to the contract is reimbursed against loss or damage should a legal dispute ensue with respect to the contract or agreement.A hold harmless agreement is also called a save harmless agreement.

Executing Your Hold Harmless Agreement Once the hold harmless agreement has been completed, simply have all parties sign and date to complete the document. Although not required, it is always a good idea to have the document notarized for extra protection.

In a mutual or reciprocal agreement, the parties agree to hold each other harmless. Often found in oil and gas operations, the mutual hold harmless means that each party agrees to pay for damage to their own property and injury to their own personnel, including any consequential losses.

A Hold Harmless Agreement is a legal agreement that states that one party will not hold another party liable for risk, often physical risk or damage. The Hold Harmless Clause can be one-way (unilateral) or two-way (reciprocal) agreements and can be signed before or after an activity takes place.

By signing a broad form hold harmless agreement you are possibly exposing your company to uninsurable risk. Contractual Liability Coverage for sole or gross negligent acts of your client is excluded is y most liability policies.As with all contracts, it is best to have legal counsel review prior to signing.

The date of the agreement. The name of the person held harmless or protected, with their address. The name of the other party to the agreement, with their address. Details about the activity or event the agreement is about, such as horseback riding or country club membership.

A Release of Liability, or 'Hold Harmless Agreement', is a legal document that indemnifies an individual or business entity from legal and/or financial responsibility.If the release is being signed after the event took place, such as a car accident, the releasor may be paid money to sign such an agreement.