Common use of Claims Clause in Contracts

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. If Whenever any claim shall arise for indemnification hereunder (a Party “Claim”), the party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "“Indemnified Party"”) becomes aware shall promptly give written notice to the party obligated to provide indemnity (the “Indemnifying Party”) of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claimthe nature and extent of such Claim and the Damages incurred by it. If the Damages are liquidated in amount, actionthe notice shall so state, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against and such amount shall be deemed the amount of such Claim of the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action")against the Indemnifying Party. If the amount is not liquidated, the Indemnified notice shall so state and, in such event, such Claim shall be deemed asserted against the Indemnifying Party will give but no payment or satisfaction shall be made on account thereof until the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice amount of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification claim is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respondliquidated. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend shall not, within thirty (30) days after the Action or does not respond within giving of such notice by the requisite ten (10) day periodIndemnified Party, notify the Indemnified Party in accordance herewith that the Indemnifying Party will disputes the right of the Indemnified Party to indemnity in respect of such Claim, then any such Claim shall be obligated to defend the Actionpaid or satisfied as follows: (i) if said Claim is liquidated, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory then payment of such Claim to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, shall be made by the Indemnifying Party at the expense end of such period; or (ii) if the amount of such Claim is unliquidated at the time notice is originally given to the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnified Party shall give a second notice to the Indemnifying Party and its counsel when the liquidated amount of such Claim is known and, unless the Indemnifying Party shall object in writing to such amount (as opposed to the defense and Claim itself, as to which the right to dispute had expired) within twenty (20) days after the giving of said second notice, payment of such Claim to the Indemnified Party will have shall be made by the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such ActionIndemnifying Party. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects shall not have made payment to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be freeof any Claim when said payment is due, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with then the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will shall have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in take any and all actions required to collect from the defense Indemnifying Party the amount of such ActionClaim. Any portion of the amount of Damages asserted by the Indemnified Party in connection with a Claim shall, if not objected to by the Indemnifying Party in accordance with the procedures established herein, be considered to be subject to satisfaction without further objection, as may be appropriate. If the Indemnifying Party shall notify the Indemnified Party that he disputes any Claim or the amount thereof (which notice shall only be given if the Indemnifying Party has a good faith belief that the Indemnified Party is not entitled to indemnity or the full amount of indemnity as claimed) then the parties hereto shall endeavor to settle and compromise such Claim, or may agree to submit the same to arbitration, and, if unable to agree on any settlement or compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunderon submission to arbitration, such consent not to claim shall be unreasonably withheld settled by appropriate litigation, and any liability and the amount of the Damages established by reason of such settlement, compromise, arbitration or delayedlitigation, or incurred as a result thereof, shall be paid and satisfied as provided herein.

Claims. Within five (5) days after receipt by an indemnified party under Paragraph 7(a) or (b) of this Agreement of notice of the commencement of any action, such indemnified party shall, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against an indemnifying party under such subsection, notify the indemnifying party in writing of the commencement thereof; the failure so to notify the indemnifying party shall relieve the indemnifying party from any liability under this Paragraph 7 as to the particular item for which indemnification is then being sought, unless such indemnifying party has otherwise received actual notice of the action at least thirty (30) days before any answer or response is required by the indemnifying party in its defense of such action, but will not relieve it from any liability that it may have to any indemnified party otherwise than under this Paragraph 7. If a Party any such action is brought against any indemnified party and it notifies the indemnifying party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying party will be entitled to indemnification hereunder (participate therein and, to the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter extent that it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party may elect by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of delivered to the indemnified party promptly after receiving the aforesaid notice from such Action. Such notice will indemnified party, to assume the defense thereof; provided, that if the defendants in any such action include both the indemnified party and the indemnifying party and either (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and indemnifying party or parties agree, or (ii) representation of both the indemnifying party or parties and the indemnified party or parties by the same counsel is inappropriate under applicable standards of professional conduct because of actual or potential conflicting interests between them, then the indemnified party or parties shall have the right to select separate counsel to assume such legal defense and to otherwise participate in the defense of such action. The indemnifying party will not be accompanied liable to such indemnified party under this Paragraph 7 for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by copies such indemnified party in connection with the defense thereof unless (i) the indemnified party shall have employed counsel in connection with the assumption of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related legal defenses in accordance with the proviso to the Action and in immediately preceding sentence (it being understood, however, that the possession indemnifying party shall not be liable for the expenses of more than one separate counsel approved by the indemnifying party for all indemnified parties), (ii) the indemnifying party shall not have employed counsel to represent the indemnified party within a reasonable time after notice of commencement of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period action, or (iii) the indemnifying party has authorized the employment of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If counsel for the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, indemnified party at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Actionindemnifying party. In such caseno event shall an indemnifying party be liable under this Paragraph 7 for any settlement, the Indemnifying Party will cooperateeffected without its written consent, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written which consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent shall not to be unreasonably withheld withheld, of any claim or delayedaction against an indemnified party.

Claims. If a Party entitled Any claim for indemnity under Section 6.2, 6.3 or 6.4 shall be made by written notice from the party seeking to indemnification hereunder be indemnified (the "Indemnified PartyIndemnitee") becomes aware of any matter it believes to the party from which indemnification is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party sought (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt specifying in reasonable detail the basis of the claim. When an Indemnitee seeking indemnification under Section 6.2, 6.3 or 6.4 receives a notice of any claim made by third parties ("Third Party Claims") which is to be the basis for a claim for indemnification hereunder, the Indemnitee shall give written notice within a reasonable period thereof to the Indemnifying Party reasonably indicating the nature of such Actionclaims and, if known, the basis thereof. Such Upon notice will from the Indemnitee, the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to assume the defense of any such Third Party Claim for which the Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Article VI, including its compromise or settlement, and the Indemnifying Party shall pay all reasonable costs and expenses thereof and shall be fully responsible for the outcome thereof, provided, however, that (i) provide the basis on Indemnifying Party shall not settle any such claim without the Indemnitee's prior written consent (which indemnification consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) unless the only remedy for such claim is being asserted monetary damages which are paid in full by the Indemnifying Party and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be freeshall not, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunderthe Indemnitee, settle or compromise any claim which does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or the plaintiff to Indemnitee, a release from all liability in respect to such consent not claim. In connection with any claim involving any remedy other than monetary damages, the Indemnitee shall have the right to be kept informed and be consulted in connection with the resolution of such claim. The Indemnifying Party shall give notice to the Indemnitee as to its intention to assume the defense of any such Third Party Claim within ten (10) business days after the date of receipt of the Indemnitee's notice in respect of such Third Party Claim. Until an Indemnifying Party gives notice to the Indemnitee of its assumption of the defense of the Third Party Claim, the Indemnitee shall control the defense thereof. If the Indemnitee assumes the defense of any Third Party Claim because of the failure of the Indemnifying Party to do so in accordance with this Section 6.5, the Indemnifying Party shall pay all reasonable costs and expenses of such defense and shall be fully responsible for the outcome thereof. Except as provided in the foregoing sentence, the Indemnifying Party shall have no liability with respect to any compromise or settlement thereof effected without its prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld.

Claims. If a Upon receipt by the Indemnified Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving notice of any claim, actiondemand, suitsuit or proceeding brought against it that might give rise to an indemnity claim under this Agreement (such claim, investigationdemand, arbitration suit or other proceeding against the Indemnified proceeding, a “Third Party by any third party (each an "Action"Claim”), the Indemnified Party will give shall as soon as practicable send to the other Indemnifying Party (a notice specifying the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice nature of such Action. Such Third Party Claim and the amount or estimated amount thereof if known (which amount or estimated amount shall not be conclusive of the final amount, if any, of such claim, demand or suit); provided, however, that any delay or failure by the Indemnified Party to give notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in Indemnifying Party shall not relieve the possession Indemnifying Party of its obligations hereunder except to the Indemnified Partyextent, if at all, that the Indemnifying Party shall have been materially prejudiced by reason of such delay or failure. The Indemnifying Party will shall have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice the right to respond. If assume the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Actiondefense, at its own expense, expense and by its own counsel, of any Third Party Claim; provided, however, that such counsel is reasonably satisfactory acceptable to the Indemnified Party. The Party and the Third Party Claim could not (i) result in a conflict of interest between the Indemnified Party will cooperateand the Indemnifying Party or (ii) involve a criminal or quasi-criminal charge. Notwithstanding an Indemnifying Party’s election to appoint counsel to represent an Indemnified Party in connection with a Third Party Claim, an Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ separate counsel at its own expense provided, however, that the expense Indemnifying Party and its counsel shall have control of the defense of the Third Party Claim. If requested by the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party agrees to reasonably cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in contesting any claim, demand or suit that the defense Indemnifying Party defends, or, if appropriate and related to the claim, demand, suit or proceeding in question, in making any counterclaim against the Person asserting the Third Party Claim, or any cross-complaint against any Person. All reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Indemnified Party’s cooperation shall be borne by the Indemnifying Party. No Third Party Claim may be settled or compromised (x) by the Indemnified Party will have without the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense prior consent of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within or (y) by the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, Indemnifying Party without the prior consent of the Indemnified Party will unless such settlement would result in no payment or other obligation from the Indemnifying Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an Indemnifying Party shall not be free, without prejudice entitled to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (assume responsibility for and control the defense of) of any judicial or administrative proceeding if such Action. In such case, proceeding involves an Event of Default by the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party under this Agreement which shall have occurred and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedcontinuing.

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If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party"a) becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Upon receipt by an Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action")of notice of a Third Party Claim with respect to a matter for which such Indemnified Party is indemnified under this ARTICLE IX which has given, or is reasonably expected to give, rise to a claim for Losses, the Indemnified Party will give shall as soon as practicable, in the other Party case of a Banco de Chile Indemnified Party, notify Citi, and, in the case of a Citi Indemnified Party, notify Banco de Chile (Citi or Banco de Chile, as the "case may be, the “Indemnifying Party") prompt ”), in writing, indicating the nature of such Third Party Claim and the basis therefor; provided, however, that any delay or failure by the Indemnified Party to give notice to the Indemnifying Party shall relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations hereunder only to the extent, if at all, that it is prejudiced by reason of such delay or failure. Such written notice requirement shall be satisfied by promptly transmitting the statement of such Actionclaim, complaint, regulatory correspondence or other document triggering the indemnification to the Indemnifying Party along with a cover letter stating briefly why the Indemnified Party believes the claim is subject to indemnification. Such notice will shall be sent by facsimile or overnight delivery service in accordance with Section 11.3. (ib) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will shall have a period of ten (10) days Business Days after delivery receipt of such notice to respond. elect, at its option, to assume and control the defense of, at its own expense and by its own counsel, any such Third Party Claim, and shall be entitled to assert any and all defenses available to the Indemnified Party to the fullest extent permitted under the applicable Law. (c) If the Indemnifying Party elects shall undertake to defend the Action or does not respond compromise any such Third Party Claim, it shall promptly, but in any event within the requisite ten (10) day periodBusiness Days of the receipt of notice from the Indemnified Party of such Third Party Claim, notify the Indemnifying Indemnified Party will be obligated of its intention to defend the Action, at its own expensedo so, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, agrees to cooperate fully with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the compromise of, or defense and against, any such Third Party Claim; provided, however, that the Indemnifying Party shall not settle, compromise or discharge, or admit any liability with respect to, any such Third Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) unless the relief consists solely of money Losses to be paid by the Indemnifying Party and includes a provision whereby the plaintiff or claimant in the matter releases the Banco de Chile Indemnified Parties or Citi Indemnified Parties, as applicable, from all liability with respect thereto. (d) Notwithstanding an election by the Indemnifying Party to assume the defense of any action or proceeding, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ separate counsel and to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If action or proceeding, and the Indemnifying Party responds within shall bear the required ten reasonable fees, costs and expenses of such separate counsel if (10i) day period and elects not the Indemnified Party shall have determined in good faith that an actual or potential conflict of interest makes representation by the same counsel or the counsel selected by the Indemnifying Party inappropriate or (ii) the Indemnifying Party shall have authorized the Indemnified Party to defend such Actionemploy separate counsel at the Indemnifying Party’s expense. (e) In any event, the Indemnified Party will be freeand Indemnifying Party and their counsel shall cooperate in the defense of any Third Party Claim subject to this ARTICLE IX, without prejudice keep such Persons informed of all developments relating to any such Third Party Claims and provide copies of all relevant correspondence and documentation relating thereto. All costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control ’s cooperation shall be borne by the defense of) such ActionIndemnifying Party. In such caseany event, the Indemnifying Indemnified Party will cooperate, shall have the right at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right expense to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any asserted liability. (f) If the Indemnifying Party receiving such notice of a Third Party Claim does not elect to defend such Third Party Claim pursuant to Section 9.3(b), or does not defend such Third Party Claim in good faith, the Indemnified Party shall have the right, in addition to any other right or remedy it may have hereunder, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense, to defend such Third Party Claim; provided, however, that the Indemnified Party shall not settle, compromise or settlement of an Action will require discharge, or admit any liability with respect to, any such Third Party Claim without the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such the Indemnifying Party (which consent will not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed).

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the ------ "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. If a Party entitled Each indemnified party agrees to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") indemnifying party prompt written notice of any matter upon which such Actionindemnified party intends to base a claim for indemnification under this Article 17; provided, however, that failure to give such prompt notification shall not affect the indemnification provided hereunder except to the extent the indemnifying party shall have been actually materially prejudiced as a result of such failure. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demandsThe indemnified party shall permit, and other papers related shall cause its employees and agents to permit, the indemnifying party to defend or settle any such action, claim or liability and agrees to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery complete control of such notice to respond. If defense or settlement by the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or indemnifying party; provided, however, that such settlement does not respond within impose any obligation or burden on the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, indemnified party without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunderthe indemnified party. No such action, such claim or liability shall be settled by the indemnified party without the prior written consent of the indemnifying party (which consent shall not to be unreasonably conditioned, withheld or delayed) and the indemnifying party shall not be responsible for any fees or other costs incurred other than as provided in this Article 17. The indemnified party, its employees, agents and affiliates shall cooperate reasonably with the indemnifying party and its legal representatives in the investigation and defense of any action, claim or liability covered by this indemnification at the sole expense of the indemnifying party. The indemnified party shall have the right, but not the obligation, to be represented by counsel of its own selection and at its own expense. Notwithstanding Sections 17.1 and 17.2 above, and by way of clarification, neither party shall be obligated to indemnify the other party hereunder for modification or misuse or improper storage or transportation of the Product by wholesalers or the customers of either party.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) business days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) business day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by using counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Partyof its choosing. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) business day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. If a Each Eagle Indemnified Party entitled to indemnification hereunder and Sandoz Indemnified Party (the "“Indemnified Party"”) becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will agrees to give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") indemnifying party prompt written notice of any matter upon which such ActionIndemnified Party intends to base a claim for indemnification (an “Indemnity Claim”) under this Article 15. Such notice will (i) provide In the basis on which indemnification event that an Indemnity Claim is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadingsbrought or made against both parties, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party then each party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice the right to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, represented by counsel at its own expense. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that such Indemnity Claim relates solely to causes covered by Section 15.1 hereof, then Eagle will assume full control of the defense of such Indemnity Claim including without limitation the settlement thereof All expenses of such suit, claim or proceeding, including the settlement and the payment of any damages thereof, will be borne solely by counsel reasonably satisfactory Eagle. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that such Indemnity Claim relates solely to causes covered by Section 15.2 hereof, then Sandoz will assume full control of the Indemnified Partydefense of such Indemnity Claim including without limitation the settlement thereof All expenses of such suit, claim or proceeding, including the settlement and the payment of any damages thereof, will be borne solely by Sandoz. The Indemnified Party will cooperatemake available to the indemnifying party and its counsel, at the expense all reasonable times during normal business hours, all books and records of the Indemnifying Partyother party relating to such suit, with claim or proceeding, and each party will render to the Indemnifying Party other party such assistance as it may reasonably require in order to ensure proper and its counsel in adequate defense of any such suit, claim or proceeding. The indemnifying party will obtain the defense and written consent of the Indemnified Party will have the right prior to participate fullysettling, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not ceasing to defend such Action, or otherwise disposing of any Indemnity Claim if as a result thereof the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice would become subject to any injunctive or other equitable relief or the business of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel would be adversely affected in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedany manner whatsoever.

Claims. All claims for indemnification by a Purchaser Indemnitee pursuant to this Section 7 shall be made as follows: (a) If a Party Purchaser Indemnitee has incurred or suffered Losses for which it is entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claimunder this Section 7, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will then such Purchaser Indemnitee shall give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Actionclaim (a “Claim Notice”) to the Company. Such notice will Each Claim Notice shall state the amount of claimed Losses (the “Claimed Amount”), if known, and the basis for such claim. (b) Within 30 days after delivery of a Claim Notice, the Company (the “Indemnifying Party”) shall provide to each Purchaser Indemnitee (the “Indemnified Party”), a written response (the “Response Notice”) in which the Indemnifying Party shall: (i) provide agree that all of the basis on which indemnification Claimed Amount is being asserted and owed to the Indemnified Party, (ii) be accompanied by copies agree that part, but not all, of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related the Claimed Amount (the “Agreed Amount”) is owed to the Action and in Indemnified Party, or (iii) contest that any of the possession of Claimed Amount is owed to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will may contest the payment of all or a portion of the Claimed Amount only based upon a good faith belief that all or such portion of the Claimed Amount does not constitute Losses for which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification under this Section 7. If no Response Notice is delivered by the Indemnifying Party within such 30-day period, then the Indemnifying Party shall be deemed to have a period agreed that all of ten the Claimed Amount is owed to the Indemnified Party. (10c) days after delivery If the Indemnifying Party in the Response Notice agrees (or is deemed to have agreed) that all of such notice the Claimed Amount is owed to respondthe Indemnified Party, then the Indemnifying Party shall owe to the Indemnified Party an amount equal to the Claimed Amount to be paid in the manner set forth in this Section 8. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend in the Action or does Response Notice agrees that part, but not respond within all, of the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory Claimed Amount is owed to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with then the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and shall owe to the Indemnified Party will have an amount equal to the right agreed amount set forth in such Response Notice to participate fully, at its own expense, be paid in the defense of such Actionmanner set forth in this Section 8. If The parties agree that the foregoing shall not be deemed to provide that the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not is entitled to defend make a binding determination regarding any disputed amounts owed to an Indemnified Party, unless such Action, the Indemnified Party will be freeaccepts and agrees to such determination, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with both the Indemnified Party and its counsel Indemnifying Party shall retain all rights and remedies available to such party hereunder. (d) No delay on the part of the Indemnified Party in the defense against such Action and notifying the Indemnifying Party will have shall relieve the right Indemnifying Party of any liability or obligation hereunder except to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense extent of any actual prejudice caused by or arising out of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayeddelay.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will shall give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will shall (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will shall have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will shall be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will shall cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will shall have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will shall be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will shall cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will shall have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will shall require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification Indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, cooperate at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its the counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. All claims for indemnification by a Purchaser Indemnitee pursuant to this Section 7 shall be made as follows: (a) If a Party Purchaser Indemnitee has incurred or suffered Losses for which it is entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claimunder this Section 7, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will then such Purchaser Indemnitee shall give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Actionclaim (a “Claim Notice”) to the Company. Such notice will Each Claim Notice shall state the amount of claimed Losses (the “Claimed Amount”), if known, and the basis for such claim. (b) Within 30 days after delivery of a Claim Notice, the Company (the “Indemnifying Party”) shall provide to each Purchaser Indemnitee (the “Indemnified Party”), a written response (the “Response Notice”) in which the Indemnifying Party shall: (i) provide agree that all of the basis on which indemnification Claimed Amount is being asserted and owed to the Indemnified Party, (ii) be accompanied by copies agree that part, but not all, of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related the Claimed Amount (the “Agreed Amount”) is owed to the Action and in Indemnified Party, or (iii) contest that any of the possession of Claimed Amount is owed to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will may contest the payment of all or a portion of the Claimed Amount only based upon a good faith belief that all or such portion of the Claimed Amount does not constitute Losses for which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification under this Section 7. If no Response Notice is delivered by the Indemnifying Party within such 30-day period, then the Indemnifying Party shall be deemed to have a period agreed that all of ten the Claimed Amount is owed to the Indemnified Party. (10c) days after delivery If the Indemnifying Party in the Response Notice agrees (or is deemed to have agreed) that all of such notice the Claimed Amount is owed to respondthe Indemnified Party, then the Indemnifying Party shall owe to the Indemnified Party an amount equal to the Claimed Amount to be paid in the manner set forth in this Section 7. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend in the Action or does Response Notice agrees that part, but not respond within all, of the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory Claimed Amount is owed to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with then the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and shall owe to the Indemnified Party will have an amount equal to the right agreed amount set forth in such Response Notice to participate fully, at its own expense, be paid in the defense of such Actionmanner set forth in this Section 7. If The parties agree that the foregoing shall not be deemed to provide that the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not is entitled to defend make a binding determination regarding any disputed amounts owed to an Indemnified Party, unless such Action, the Indemnified Party will be freeaccepts and agrees to such determination, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with both the Indemnified Party and its counsel Indemnifying Party shall retain all rights and remedies available to such party hereunder. (d) No delay on the part of the Indemnified Party in the defense against such Action and notifying the Indemnifying Party will have shall relieve the right Indemnifying Party of any liability or obligation hereunder except to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense extent of any actual prejudice caused by or arising out of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayeddelay.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified ------ Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.and

Claims. If a Party entitled to (a) Any party seeking indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable shall promptly notify the party hereto obligated to provide indemnification hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will any action, suit, proceeding, demand or breach (ia "Claim") provide with respect to which the basis on which Indemnified Party claims indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadingshereunder, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession provided that failure of the Indemnified Party. The Party to give such notice shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party will of its obligations under this Article 7 except to the extent, if at all, that such Indemnifying Party shall have been prejudiced thereby. If such Claim relates to any action, suit, proceeding or demand instituted against the Indemnified Party by a period of ten third party (10) days after delivery a "Third Party Claim"), then upon receipt of such notice to respond. If from the Indemnified Party the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will shall be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right entitled to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If Third Party Claim, and if and only if each of the following conditions is satisfied, the Indemnifying Party responds within may assume the required ten defense of such Third Party Claim, and in the case of such an assumption the Indemnifying Party shall have the authority to negotiate, compromise and settle such Third Party Claim: (10i) day period and elects not the Indemnifying Party confirms in writing that it is obligated hereunder to defend such Action, indemnify the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice with respect to any such Third Party Claim; and (ii) there is no conflict of interest which would make separate representation by the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Actionown counsel advisable. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the The Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have shall retain the right to participate fully, at employ its own expense, counsel and to participate in the defense of any Third Party Claim, the defense of which has been assumed by the Indemnifying Party pursuant hereto, but the Indemnified Party shall bear and shall be solely responsible for its own costs and expenses in connection with such Actionparticipation. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require The Indemnifying Party shall not, without the prior written consent of both Parties hereunderthe Indemnified Party, settle or compromise any claim or consent to the entry of any judgment that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or the plaintiff to the Indemnified Party a release from all liability in respect of such consent not to be unreasonably withheld claim. (b) In the event of any Claim under Section 7.1 or delayed7.2, the Indemnified Party shall advise the Indemnifying Party in writing of the amount and circumstances surrounding such Claim.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware any Indemnitee receives notice of any matter it believes claim or the commencement of any action or proceeding with respect to which the Indemnifying Party is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action")obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 9.01, the Indemnified Party will Indemnitee shall promptly give the other Indemnifying Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Actionthereof. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) shall be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related a condition precedent to the Action and in the possession any liability of the Indemnified PartyIndemnifying Party under the provisions for indemnification contained in this Agreement and shall describe the claim in reasonable detail and shall indicate the amount (estimated if necessary) of the loss that has been or may be sustained by the Indemnitee. The Indemnifying Party will have a period may elect to compromise or defend, at such Indemnifying Party's own expense and by such Indemnifying Party's own counsel, any such matter involving the asserted liability of ten (10) days after delivery the Indemnitee; provided, however, that to the satisfaction of the Indemnitee, the Indemnifying Party shall indemnify and secure the Indemnitee against such notice to respondcontested claims and for the expenses of contesting and defending the claims. If the Indemnifying Party elects to compromise or defend such asserted liability, it shall within 30 days (or sooner, if the Action or does not respond within nature of the requisite ten (10asserted liability so requires) day period, notify the Indemnifying Party will be obligated Indemnitee of its intent to defend the Action, at its own expensedo so, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will Indemnitee shall cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with in the compromise of, or defense against, any such asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party elects not to notify the Indemnitee of its election as herein provided, the Indemnitee may, if acting in accordance with its good faith business judgment, pay, compromise or defend such asserted liability, and its counsel in such settlement shall be binding on the defense Indemnifying Party for purposes of this Article IX. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Indemnifying Party nor the Indemnitee may settle or compromise any claim over the objection of the other; provided, however, that consent to settlement or compromise shall not be unreasonably withheld. In any event, the Indemnitee and the Indemnified Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fullymay each participate, at its own expense, in the defense of such Actionasserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not chooses to defend such Actionany claim, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice Indemnitee shall make available to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperateany books, at records or other documents within its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against control that are necessary or appropriate for such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayeddefense.

Claims. (a) If an Indemnified Party intends to seek indemnification pursuant to this Article VII, such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party, in writing, of such claim describing such claim in reasonable detail, provided, that the failure to provide such notice shall not affect the obligations of the Indemnifying Party unless and only to the extent it is actually prejudiced thereby, subject, however, to the time periods specified in Section 7.1 hereof. In the event that such claim involves a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding claim by a third party against the Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party by any third party (each an "Action")shall have 30 days after receipt of such notice to decide whether it will undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and if it so decides, the Indemnified Party will give shall cooperate with it in connection therewith, provided, that the other Indemnified Party (may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by it, and provided, further, that the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice fees and expenses of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) counsel shall be accompanied borne by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period shall not, without the written consent of ten the Indemnified Party (10) days after delivery of such notice to respondwhich consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), settle or compromise any action. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and notify the Indemnified Party will have within 30 days after the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any receipt of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to compromise or defend (and control undertake the defense of) such Action. In such casethereof, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will shall have the right to participate fullycontest, at its own expensesettle or compromise the claim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefor pursuant to this Agreement. As long as the Indemnifying Party is contesting any such claim in good faith, in the defense of Indemnified Party shall not pay or settle any such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require claim without the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such the Indemnifying Party (which consent shall not to be unreasonably withheld withheld). (b) The Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate fully in all aspects of any investigation, defense, pre-trial activities, trial, compromise, settlement or delayeddischarge of any claim in respect of which indemnity is sought pursuant to this Article VII, including, but not limited to, by providing the other party with reasonable access to employees and officers (including as witnesses) and other information.

Claims. If Promptly after receipt by a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving claim or notice of the commencement of any claim, action, suitadministrative, investigationor legal proceeding, arbitration or other proceeding against investigation as to which the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action")indemnity provided for in this Article 12 may apply, the Indemnified Party will give shall notify the other Indemnifying Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice in writing of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Partyfact. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to shall defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at action with counsel of its own expense, choosing and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, provided, however, that if the defendants in any such action include both the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party shall have reasonably concluded that there may be legal defenses available to it which are different from or additional to, or inconsistent with, those available to the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to select and be represented by separate counsel, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense, unless a liability insurer shall pay such costs. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense may not make any admission or offer or accept any settlement or compromise without prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party. Section Left Intentionally Blank Governing Law THIS AGREEMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel ENFORCED AND PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW. THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE THAT VENUE IN ANY AND ALL ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE IN THE SUPREME COURTS OF NEW YORK LOCATED IN NASSAU COUNTY AND SUFFOLK COUNTY NEW YORK, OR THE FEDERAL COURTS IN AND FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, WHICH COURTS SHALL HAVE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND THE PARTIES HERETO IRREVOCABLY SUBMIT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURTS AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE THE DEFENSE OF AN INCONVENIENT FORUM TO THE MAINTENANCE OF ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING. SERVICE OF PROCESS MAY BE MADE IN ANY MATTER RECOGNIZED BY SUCH COURTS. EACH PARTY WAIVES ITS RESPECTIVE RIGHT TO ANY JURY TRIAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY LITIGATION ARISING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT. Currency All references to “dollar(s)”, “US$” or “$” in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right this Agreement shall refer to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten United States dollars (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedUS$).

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified PartyParty (other than privileged information). The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. If any claim or assertion of liability is made or asserted against a Party party entitled to indemnification hereunder be indemnified pursuant to Section 11.3 or 11.4 (the an "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third Person who is not a party (each an "Action")to this Agreement, the Indemnified Party will shall give to the other Party party (the an "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Actionclaim or assertion, or of any event or proceeding by or in respect of a third party of which it has knowledge, concerning any liability or damage as to which it may request indemnification hereunder. Such The failure by an Indemnified Party to give notice will (i) provide as provided in this Section 11.5 shall not relieve the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies Indemnifying Party of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related its obligations under this Section 11.5 except to the Action extent that the failure results in a failure of actual notice to the Indemnifying Party and in the possession Indemnifying Party is damaged solely as a result of the Indemnified Partyfailure to give notice. The Indemnifying Party will shall have a period the right to direct, through counsel chosen by the Indemnifying Party and reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, the defense or settlement of ten (10) days after delivery of any such notice to respondclaim or proceeding at its own expense. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend assume the Action defense of any such claim or does proceeding, the Indemnified Party may participate in such defense, but in such case the expenses of the Indemnified Party shall be paid by the Indemnified Party; provided, however, that if the Indemnified Party asserts that there exists a conflict of interest that would make it inappropriate for the same counsel to represent the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party and the counsel for the Indemnifying Party concurs with such assertion, then the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable fees and expenses of separate counsel, to the extent such fees and expenses are incurred solely in connection with the matters with respect to which the counsel for the Indemnifying Party agrees there is a conflict of interest. The Indemnified Party shall provide the Indemnifying Party with access to its records and personnel relating to any such claim, assertion, event or proceeding during normal business hours and shall otherwise cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in the defense or settlement thereof, and the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for all its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in connection therewith, as such expenses are incurred. If the Indemnifying Party elects to direct the defense of any such claim or proceeding, the Indemnified Party shall not respond within pay, or permit to be paid, any part of any claim or demand arising from such asserted liability, unless the requisite ten (10) day periodIndemnifying Party, subject to the penultimate sentence of this Section 11.5, withdraws from the defense of such asserted liability, or unless a final judgment from which no appeal may be taken by or on behalf of the Indemnifying Party is entered against the Indemnified Party for such liability. If the Indemnifying Party fails to defend, or if, after commencing or undertaking any such defense, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated fails to defend the Actionprosecute or withdraws from such defense, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperateshall have the right to undertake the defense or settlement thereof, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party's expense. If the Indemnified Party assumes the defense of any such claim or proceeding pursuant to this Section 11.5 and proposes to settle such claim or proceeding prior to a final judgment thereon or to forego appeal with respect thereto, with then the Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense prompt written notice thereof and the Indemnified Indemnifying Party will shall have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the settlement or assume or reassume the defense of such Actionclaim or proceeding. If the The Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects shall not to defend such Action, settle any claim or assertion unless the Indemnified Party will be freeconsents in writing to such settlement, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written which consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent shall not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld.

Claims. If a Party entitled A party having the right to indemnification hereunder (the "“Indemnified Party"”) becomes aware shall promptly notify the other (the “Indemnifying Party”) of the commencement of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suitsuit or proceeding for which indemnification may be sought, investigationand the Indemnifying Party, arbitration or other proceeding against through counsel reasonable satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, shall assume the defense thereof; provided, however, that the Indemnified Party by shall be entitled to participate in any third party (each an "Action")such action, the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice suit or proceeding with counsel of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadingsits own choice, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respondbut at its own expense. If the Indemnifying Party elects fails to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in assume the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Actiona reasonable time, the Indemnified Party may assume such defense and the reasonable fees and expenses of its attorneys will be freecovered by the indemnity provided for in this article 15. The Indemnifying Party shall not, without prejudice to any the written consent of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld: (i) settle or compromise any action, suit or proceeding or consent to compromise the entry of any judgment which does not include as an unconditional term thereof the delivery by the claimant or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with plaintiff to the Indemnified Party of a written release from all liability in respect of such action, suit or proceeding; or (ii) settle or compromise any action, suit or proceeding in any manner which may materially and its counsel in adversely affect the defense against such Action and the Indemnified Party other than as a result of money damages or other money payments. The Indemnifying Party will shall have the exclusive right to participate fullycontrol the action, at its own expensesuit or proceeding and, in subject to the defense of such Action. Any compromise or foregoing, enter into any settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedwith respect thereto.

Claims. All claims for indemnification by a Purchaser Indemnitee pursuant to this Section 7 shall be made as follows: (a) If a Party Purchaser Indemnitee has incurred or suffered Losses for which it is entitled to indemnification hereunder (under this Section 7, then the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will Purchaser Indemnitee shall give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Actionclaim (a “Claim Notice”) to the Company. Such notice will Each Claim Notice shall state the amount of claimed Losses (the “Claimed Amount”), if known, and the basis for such claim. (b) Within 30 days after delivery of a Claim Notice, the Company (the “Indemnifying Party”) shall provide to the Purchaser Indemnitee (the “Indemnified Party”), a written response (the “Response Notice”) in which the Indemnifying Party shall: (i) provide agree that all of the basis on which indemnification Claimed Amount is being asserted and owed to the Indemnified Party, (ii) be accompanied by copies agree that part, but not all, of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related the Claimed Amount (the “Agreed Amount”) is owed to the Action and in Indemnified Party, or (iii) contest that any of the possession of Claimed Amount is owed to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will may contest the payment of all or a portion of the Claimed Amount only based upon a good faith belief that all or such portion of the Claimed Amount does not constitute Losses for which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification under this Section 7. If no Response Notice is delivered by the Indemnifying Party within such 30-day period, then the Indemnifying Party shall be deemed to have a period agreed that all of ten the Claimed Amount is owed to the Indemnified Party. (10c) days after delivery If the Indemnifying Party in the Response Notice agrees (or is deemed to have agreed) that all of such notice the Claimed Amount is owed to respondthe Indemnified Party, then the Indemnifying Party shall owe to the Indemnified Party an amount equal to the Claimed Amount to be paid in the manner set forth in this Section 7. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend in the Action or does Response Notice agrees that part, but not respond within all, of the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory Claimed Amount is owed to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with then the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and shall owe to the Indemnified Party will have an amount equal to the right agreed amount set forth in such Response Notice to participate fully, at its own expense, be paid in the defense of such Actionmanner set forth in this Section 7. If The parties agree that the foregoing shall not be deemed to provide that the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not is entitled to defend make a binding determination regarding any disputed amounts owed to an Indemnified Party, unless such Action, the Indemnified Party will be freeaccepts and agrees to such determination, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with both the Indemnified Party and its counsel Indemnifying Party shall retain all rights and remedies available to such party hereunder. (d) No delay on the part of the Indemnified Party in the defense against such Action and notifying the Indemnifying Party will have shall relieve the right Indemnifying Party of any liability or obligation hereunder except to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense extent of any actual prejudice caused by or arising out of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayeddelay.

Claims. If Promptly after receipt by an indemnified party under paragraphs 7.1 or 7.2 of notice of the commencement of any action, such indemnified party will, if a Party claim in respect thereof is to be made against any indemnifying party under this paragraph, notify in writing the indemnifying party of the commencement thereof. The omission so to notify the indemnifying party will not relieve it from any liability under this Section 7, unless and to the extent that such omission so to notify prejudices in any material respect the indemnifying party's ability to defend such action. In case any such action is brought against any indemnified party, and the indemnified party notifies an indemnifying party of the commencement thereof, the indemnifying party will be entitled to indemnification hereunder (participate therein and, to the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware extent that it may wish, jointly with any other indemnifying party similarly notified, to assume the defense thereof, with counsel who shall be reasonably satisfactory to such indemnified party; and after notice from the indemnifying party to such indemnified party of its election so to assume the defense thereof, the indemnifying party will not be liable to such indemnified party under this Section 7 for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such indemnified party in connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation; provided, however, that any indemnified party shall have the right to employ separate counsel to represent it and all other parties and their controlling or other persons who may be subject to liability arising out of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding claim in respect of which indemnity may be sought by the Underwriter against the Indemnified Party Company and the Subsidiaries or by any third party (each an "Action")the Company against the Underwriter hereunder, as the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will case may be, if (i) provide the basis use of counsel chosen by the indemnifying party to represent the indemnified party would present such counsel with a conflict or potential conflict of interest which, in the judgment of the indemnified party, could affect in any material respect the defense of such action on behalf of the indemnified party (in which indemnification is being asserted and case the indemnifying party will not have the right to direct the defense of such action on behalf of the indemnified party), (ii) the actual or potential defendants in, or targets of, any such action include both the indemnified party and the indemnifying party and the indemnified party shall have reasonably concluded, based on the advice of counsel, that there may be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and one or more legal defenses available to it and/or other papers related indemnified parties that are different from or in addition to those available to the Action and in indemnifying party, or (iii) the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will indemnifying party shall not have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by employed counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at indemnified party to represent the expense indemnified party within a reasonable time after notice of the Indemnifying Party, with institution of such action the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will indemnified party or parties shall have the right to select separate counsel to assume such defenses and to otherwise participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Actionaction on behalf of such indemnified party or parties, in which event the fees and expenses of one such separate counsel shall be borne by the indemnifying party. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects Any such indemnifying party shall not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice liable to any such indemnified party on account of any settlement of any claim or action effected without the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense consent of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written indemnifying party, which consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent shall not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedin light of all factors of importance to such indemnified party.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "“Indemnified Party"”) becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "“Action"”), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "“Indemnifying Party"”) prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days [****] after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day [****] period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period [****] and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's ’s rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will shall be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. (a) If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder an indemnified party (the an "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claimintends to seek indemnification pursuant to this Article VII, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the such Indemnified Party by any third shall promptly notify the indemnifying party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice ), in writing, of such Actionclaim describing such claim in reasonable detail, PROVIDED, that the failure to provide such notice shall not affect the obligations of the Indemnifying Party unless and only to the extent it is actually prejudiced thereby, subject, however, to the time periods specified in Section 7.1 hereof. Such notice will Except for claims with respect to Taxes, which shall be governed by Section 4.9(a), (i) provide in the basis on which indemnification is being asserted event that such claim involves a claim by a third party against an Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party shall have 30 days after receipt of such notice to decide whether it will undertake, conduct and (ii) be accompanied by copies control, through counsel of all relevant pleadingsits own choosing and at its own expense, demandsthe settlement or defense thereof, and other papers related to if it so decides, the Action Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith, PROVIDED, that the Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by it, and in PROVIDED FURTHER, that the possession reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel shall be borne by the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period shall not, without the written consent of ten the Indemnified Party (10) days after delivery of such notice to respondwhich consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), settle or compromise any action. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and notify the Indemnified Party will within 30 days after the receipt of notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the defense thereof, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate fullycontest, at its own expense, in settle or compromise the defense claim but shall not pay or settle any such claim without the consent of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects which consent shall not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld withheld). (b) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Novacor LLC, Newco and World Heart shall cooperate fully in all aspects of any investigation, defense, pre-trial activities, trial, compromise, settlement or delayeddischarge of any claim in respect of which indemnity is sought pursuant to Article VII, including, but not limited to, by providing the other party with reasonable access to employees and officers (including as witnesses) and other information.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "“Indemnified Party"”) becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration arbitration, or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "“Action"”), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "“Indemnifying Party"”) prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party (except for the value of time of the Indemnified Party’s employees), with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action that requires the lndemnified Party to admit liability or to pay any money will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunderthe Indemnified Party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.” 22. Section 15 of Exhibit E to the Existing Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware any Indemnitee receives notice of any matter it believes claim or the commencement of any action or proceeding with respect to which the Indemnifying Party is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action")obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to Section 8.1, the Indemnified Party will Indemnitee shall promptly give the other Indemnifying Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Actionthereof. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) shall be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related a condition precedent to the Action and in the possession any liability of the Indemnified PartyIndemnifying Party under the provisions for indemnification contained in this Agreement and shall describe the claim in reasonable detail and shall indicate the amount (estimated if necessary) of the loss that has been or may be sustained by the Indemnitee. The Indemnifying Party will have a period may elect to compromise or defend, at such Indemnifying Party’s own expense and by such Indemnifying Party’s own counsel, any such matter involving the asserted liability of ten (10) days after delivery the Indemnitee; provided, however, that to the satisfaction of the Indemnitee, the Indemnifying Party shall indemnify and secure the Indemnitee against such notice to respondcontested claims and for the expenses of contesting and defending the claims. If the Indemnifying Party elects to compromise or defend such asserted liability, it shall within 30 days (or sooner, if the Action or does not respond within nature of the requisite ten (10asserted liability so requires) day period, notify the Indemnifying Party will be obligated Indemnitee of its intent to defend the Action, at its own expensedo so, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will Indemnitee shall cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with in the compromise of, or defense against, any such asserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party elects not to compromise or defend against the asserted liability, or fails to notify the Indemnitee of its election as herein provided, the Indemnitee may, if acting in accordance with its good faith business judgment, pay, compromise or defend such asserted liability, and its counsel in such settlement shall be binding on the defense Indemnifying Party for purposes of this Article VIII. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Indemnifying Party nor the Indemnitee may settle or compromise any claim over the objection of the other; provided, however, that consent to settlement or compromise shall not be unreasonably withheld. In any event, the Indemnitee and the Indemnified Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fullymay each participate, at its own expense, in the defense of such Actionasserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not chooses to defend such Actionany claim, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice Indemnitee shall make available to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperateany books, at records or other documents within its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against control that are necessary or appropriate for such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayeddefense.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "“Indemnified Party"”) becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable indemnifable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "“Action"”), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "“Indemnifying Party"”) prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's ’s rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "“Indemnified Party"”) becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration arbitration, or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "“Action"”), the Indemnified indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "“Indemnifying Party") ”, prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party (except for the value of time of the Indemnified Party’s employees), with the Indemnifying indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, expense in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action that requires the Indemnified Party to admit liability or to pay any money will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunderthe Indemnified Party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. If a Party entitled to (a) Any party seeking indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified PartyINDEMNIFIED PARTY") becomes aware shall promptly notify the other party hereto obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the "INDEMNIFYING PARTY") of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigationproceeding, arbitration demand or other breach (a "CLAIM") with respect to which the Indemnified Party claims indemnification hereunder, PROVIDED that failure of the Indemnified Party to give such notice shall not relieve any Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this Article 11 except to the extent, if at all, that such Indemnifying Party shall have been prejudiced thereby. If such Claim relates to any action, suit, proceeding or demand instituted against the Indemnified Party by any a third party (each an a "ActionTHIRD PARTY CLAIM"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice upon receipt of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of from the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will shall be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right entitled to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If Third Party Claim, and if and only if each of the following conditions is satisfied, the Indemnifying Party responds within may assume the required ten defense of such Third Party Claim, and in the case of such an assumption the Indemnifying Party shall have the authority to negotiate, compromise and settle such Third Party Claim: (10i) day period and elects not the Indemnifying Party confirms in writing that it is obligated hereunder to defend such Action, indemnify the Indemnified Party will be freewith respect to such Third Party Claim; (ii) the Indemnified Party does not give the Indemnifying Party written notice that it has determined, without prejudice to any in the exercise of its reasonable discretion, that matters of corporate or management policy or a conflict of interest make separate representation by the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend own counsel advisable; and (and control the defense ofiii) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with establishes to the reasonable satisfaction of the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and that the Indemnifying Party has (and will have continue to have) adequate financial resources to satisfy and discharge such action or claim. The Indemnified Party shall retain the right to participate fully, at employ its own expense, counsel and to participate in the defense of any Third Party Claim, the defense of which has been assumed by the Indemnifying Party pursuant hereto, but the Indemnified Party shall bear and shall be solely responsible for its own costs and expenses in connection with such Action. Any compromise or settlement participation. (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of an Action will require this Section 11.5, (i) no Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to settle any Third Party Claim without the Indemnified Party's prior written consent unless as part of both Parties hereundersuch settlement the Indemnified Party is released in writing from all liability with respect to such Third Party Claim and (ii) no Indemnified Party shall be entitled to settle any Third Party Claim without the Indemnifying Party's prior written consent unless as part of such settlement the Indemnifying Party is released in writing from all liability with respect to such Third Party Claim. (c) In the event one party hereunder should have a claim for indemnification that does not involve a Third-Party Claim, the party seeking indemnification shall promptly send notice of such Claim to the other party. If the latter disputes such Claim, such consent not to dispute shall be unreasonably withheld or delayedresolved by agreement of the parties.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (1) In the "event that any action, suit or proceeding is brought against either HD Services or TKO (in this Section, an “Indemnified Party"”) becomes aware in respect of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding which indemnity may be sought against the Indemnified Party by any third other party (each in this Section, an "Action")“Indemnifying Party”) in accordance with section 4.01, the Indemnified Party will give the other Indemnifying Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of any such Action. Such notice action, suit or proceeding of which the Indemnified Party has knowledge and the Indemnifying Party will (i) provide undertake the basis investigation and defence thereof on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession behalf of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period , including employment of ten counsel acceptable to such Indemnified Party, and make payment of all expenses. (102) days after delivery No admission of such notice to respond. If liability and no settlement of any action, suit or proceeding shall be made without the consent of the Indemnifying Party elects and the Indemnified Parties affected, such consent not to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten be unreasonably withheld. (103) day period, Notwithstanding that the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend undertake the Actioninvestigation and defence of any action, at its own expensesuit or proceeding, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the an Indemnified Party will have the right to employ separate counsel in any such action, suit or proceeding and participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense defence thereof, but the fees and expenses of such Action. If counsel will be at the expense of the Indemnified Party unless: (a) employment of such counsel has been authorised by the Indemnifying Party; (b) the Indemnifying Party responds has not assumed the defence of the action, suit or proceeding within a reasonable period of time after receiving notice thereof; (c) the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice named parties to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereundersuch action, to compromise suit or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, proceeding include both the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with and the Indemnified Party and its the Indemnified Party shall have been advised by counsel in the defense against such Action and that there may be a conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Party will have and the Indemnified Party; or (d) there are one or more legal defences available to the Indemnified Party which are different from or in addition to those available to the Indemnifying Party. (4) It is the intention of the parties to constitute each other as trustee for each other’s directors, officers, employees, contractors and agents under this Article 4 and each party agrees to accept such trust and to hold and enforce such covenants on behalf of its own directors, officers, employees, contractors and agents. (5) For the purposes of this Article 4: (a) “action, suit or proceeding” shall include every action, suit or proceeding, civil, criminal, administrative, investigative or other; and (b) the right of indemnification conferred hereby shall extend to participate fullyany threatened action, at its own expensesuit or proceeding. (6) The foregoing rights of indemnification shall not be exclusive of any other rights to which the Indemnified Parties may be entitled as a matter of law or which may be lawfully granted to such Indemnified Parties and the provisions of this Article 4 are severable, and if any provision hereof shall for any reason be determined invalid or ineffective, the remaining provisions of this Article 4 shall not be affected thereby. (7) The indemnities set out in section 4.01 and 4.04 shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the defense termination of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedthis Agreement.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (a) The Society shall notify HRM in writing as soon as possible after the "Indemnified Party") Society becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration Claim or other proceeding possible Claim against the Indemnified Party Society and/or HRM that involves the Services and/or Facility. b) The Society shall notify HRM in writing as soon as possible after it becomes aware of any injury occurring in, on or about the Facility, which could reasonably be expected to result in a Claim being made against HRM or the Society. c) The Society shall take no steps (such as the admission of liability) that would operate to bar HRM from obtaining any protection afforded by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party policies of insurance it may hold or which will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related operate to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in prejudice the defense and in any legal proceeding involving HRM or the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fullyFacility, at its own expense, or otherwise prevent HRM from protecting itself against any such Claim. d) The Society shall cooperate fully with HRM in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10any Claim. e) day period and elects not to defend such ActionThe handling, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise denial or settlement of an Action will any Claim by the Society or their insurer must be reported to the HRM Manager of Risk and Insurance Services. f) If HRM, its Mayor, Council members, authorized officials, employees, officers, agents or volunteers are, without fault on their part, made a party to any litigation commenced by or against the Society, then the Society shall promptly indemnify and hold free and harmless HRM and shall pay HRM all costs and expenses, including, without limitation, all expenses and legal fees (on a solicitor client basis) that may be incurred or paid by or on behalf of HRM or such other parties in connection with the litigation. g) HRM may at its option, and Society’s expense, participate in or assume carriage of any litigation or settlement discussions relating to the foregoing or any other matter for which the Society is required to indemnify HRM under this Agreement. Alternatively, Society agrees that HRM may require Society at Society’s expense to assume carriage of and responsibility for all or any part of such litigation of discussions, subject to Society at all times keeping HRM up to date in writing as to the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedstatus thereof.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified PartyINDEMNIFIED PARTY") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "ActionACTION"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying PartyINDEMNIFYING PARTY") prompt written notice of such Action; provided that the failure to provide prompt notice shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations except and only to the extent (i) that the delay results in the inability to assert a defense and (ii) of the increase in the Indemnifying Party's liability resulting solely from the inability to assert a defense. Such notice will (ia) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (iib) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) calendar days after delivery receipt of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) calendar day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) calendar day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. (a) If an Indemnified Party intends to seek indemnification pursuant to this Article VIII, such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party, in writing, of such claim describing such claim in reasonable detail, provided, that the failure to provide such notice shall not affect the obligations of the Indemnifying Party unless and only to the extent it is actually prejudiced thereby. In the event that such claim involves a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding claim by a third party against the Indemnified Party by any third party which seeks Damages in respect of which indemnification pursuant to this Article VIII would be available, the Indemnifying Party shall have thirty (each an "Action")30) days after receipt of such notice to decide whether it will undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and if it so decides, the Indemnified Party will give shall cooperate with it in connection therewith, provided, that the other Indemnified Party (may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by it, and provided further, that the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice fees and expenses of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) counsel shall be accompanied borne by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period shall not, without the written consent of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified PartyParty (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), settle or compromise any action. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at shall have the expense right to settle any claim or action without the consent of the Indemnifying Party; provided, with that if the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and does not notify the Indemnified Party will have within thirty (30) days after the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any receipt of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to compromise or defend (and control undertake the defense of) such Action. In such casethereof, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will shall have the right to participate fullycontest, at its own expensesettle or compromise the claim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefor pursuant to this Agreement; provided, further as long as the Indemnifying Party is contesting any such claim in good faith, the defense of Indemnified Party shall not pay or settle any such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require claim without the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such the Indemnifying Party (which consent shall not to be unreasonably withheld withheld). (b) The Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate fully in all aspects of any investigation, defense, pre-trial activities, trial, compromise, settlement or delayeddischarge of any claim in respect of which indemnity is sought pursuant to Article VIII, including, but not limited to, by providing the other party with reasonable access to employees and officers (including as witnesses) and other information.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware any Indemnitee receives notice of any matter it believes claim or the commencement of any action or proceeding with respect to which the Indemnifying Party is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action")obligated to provide indemnification pursuant to SECTION 11.1, the Indemnified Party will Indemnitee shall promptly give the other Indemnifying Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Actionthereof. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) shall be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related a condition precedent to the Action and in the possession any liability of the Indemnified PartyIndemnifying Party under the provisions for indemnification contained in this Agreement and shall describe the claim in reasonable detail and shall indicate the amount (estimated if necessary) of the loss that has been or may be sustained by the Indemnitee. The Indemnifying Party will have a period may elect to compromise or defend, at such Indemnifying Party's own expense and by such Indemnifying Party's own counsel, any such matter involving the asserted liability of ten (10) days after delivery the Indemnitee; provided, however, that to the satisfaction of the Indemnitee, the Indemnifying Party shall indemnify and secure the Indemnitee against such notice to respondcontested claims and for the expenses of contesting and defending the claims. If the Indemnifying Party elects to compromise or defend such asserted liability, it shall within thirty (30) days (or sooner, if the Action or does not respond within nature of the requisite ten (10asserted liability so requires) day period, notify the Indemnifying Party will be obligated Indemnitee of its intent to defend the Action, at its own expensedo so, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will Indemnity shall cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fullycompromise of, at its own expenseor defend against, in the defense of any such Actionasserted liability. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (against the asserted liability, or fails to notify the Indemnitee of its election as herein provided, the Indemnitee may, if acting in accordance with its good faith business judgment, pay, compromise or defend such asserted liability, and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, settlement shall be binding on the Indemnifying Party will cooperatefor purposes of this SECTION 11. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and neither the Indemnifying Party will have nor the right Indemnitee may settle or compromise any claim over the objection of the other; provided, however, that consent to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any settlement or compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent shall not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.unreasonably

Claims. If a Each indemnified Party entitled agrees to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other indemnifying Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of any matter upon which such Action. Such notice will indemnified Party intends to base a claim for indemnification (ian “Indemnity Claim”) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Partyunder this Article 19. The Indemnifying indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will shall have the right to participate fullyjointly with the indemnified Party in the indemnified Party’s defense, at its own expensesettlement or other disposition of any Indemnity Claim. With respect to any Indemnity Claim relating solely to the payment of money damages and which could not result in the indemnified Party’s becoming subject to injunctive or other equitable relief or otherwise adversely affect the business of the indemnified Party in any manner, and as to which the indemnifying Party shall have acknowledged in writing the obligation to indemnify the indemnified Party hereunder, the indemnifying Party shall have the sole right to defend, settle or otherwise dispose of such Indemnity Claim, on such terms as the indemnifying Party, in its sole discretion, shall deem appropriate; provided that the defense indemnifying Party shall provide reasonable evidence of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period its ability to pay any damages claimed and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice with respect to any such settlement shall obtain the written release of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control indemnified Party from the defense of) such ActionIndemnity Claim. In such case, The indemnifying Party shall obtain the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunderthe indemnified Party prior to ceasing to defend, such consent not settling or otherwise disposing of any Indemnity Claim if as a result thereof the indemnified Party would become subject to injunctive or other equitable relief or the business of the indemnified Party would be unreasonably withheld or delayedadversely affected in any manner.

Claims. If a Party entitled to (a) Any party seeking indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable shall promptly notify the party hereto obligated to provide indemnification hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will any action, suit, proceeding, demand or breach (ia "Claim") provide with respect to which the basis on which Indemnified Party claims indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadingshereunder, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession provided that failure of the Indemnified Party. The Party to give such notice shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party will of its obligations under this Article 7 except to the extent, if at all, that such Indemnifying Party shall have been prejudiced thereby. If such Claim relates to any action, suit, proceeding or demand instituted against the Indemnified Party by a period of ten third party (10) days after delivery a "Third Party Claim"), then upon receipt of such notice to respond. If from the Indemnified Party the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will shall be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right entitled to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If Third Party Claim, and if and only if each of the following conditions is satisfied, the Indemnifying Party responds within may assume the required ten defense of such Third Party Claim, and in the case of such an assumption the Indemnifying Party shall have the authority to negotiate, compromise and settle such Third Party Claim: (10i) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnifying Party confirms in writing that it is obligated hereunder toindemnify the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice with respect to any such Third Party Claim; and (ii) there is no conflict of interest which would make separate representatibly the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Actionown counsel advisable. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the The Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have shall retain the right to participate fully, at employ its own expense, counsel and to participate in the defense of any Third Party Claim, the defense of which has been assumed by the Indemnifying Party pursuant hereto, but the Indemnified Party shall bear and shall be solely responsible for its own costs and expenses in connection with such Actionparticipation. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require The Indemnifying Party shall not, without the prior written consent of both Parties hereunderthe Indemnified Party, settle or compromise any claim or consent to the entry of any judgment that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or the plaintiff to the Indemnified Party a release from all liability in respect of such consent not to be unreasonably withheld claim. (b) In the event of any Claim under Section 7.1 or delayed7.2, the Indemnified Party shall advise the Indemnifying Party in writing of the amount and circumstances surrounding such Claim.

Claims. (a) If an Indemnified Party intends to seek indemnification pursuant to this Article X, such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party in writing of such claim describing such claim in reasonable detail; provided that the failure to provide such notice will not affect the obligations of the Indemnifying Party unless it is actually prejudiced thereby. If the claim for indemnification does not involve a claim by a third party then the Indemnifying Party entitled shall be deemed to indemnification hereunder have accepted liability for the Damages arising from such claim (subject to the "limitations set forth in this Article) unless the Indemnifying Party delivers a written objection to the Indemnified Party") becomes aware Party within 30 days after receiving the notice of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding . If such claim involves a claim by a third party against the Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party by any third party (each an "Action")will have thirty days after receipt of such notice to elect to undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and if it so elects, the Indemnified Party will give shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided that the other Indemnified Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of may participate in such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted settlement or defense through counsel chosen and (ii) be accompanied paid for by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the such Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period shall not, without the written consent of ten (10) days after delivery the Indemnified Party, settle or compromise any action in any manner or consent to the entry of such notice any judgment with respect to respondthe matter unless the sole relief granted is the payment of money by the Indemnifying Party and the plaintiff or claimant releases the Indemnified Party from all liability. If the Indemnifying Party does not notify the Indemnified Party within thirty days after the receipt of the Indemnified Party's notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to defend undertake the Action defense thereof, or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, if the Indemnifying Party will be obligated assumes such defense but thereafter fails to defend the Actionpursue such defense actively, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and then the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fullycontest, at its own expense, in settle or compromise the defense of such Actionclaim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefor pursuant to this Agreement. If As long as the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend is contesting any such Actionclaim in good faith, the Indemnified Party will be freeshall not pay or settle any such claim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, without prejudice the Indemnified Party has the right to pay or settle any such claim; provided that as long as the Indemnifying Party is contesting such claim in good faith, any such settlement is to include as an unconditional term thereof the delivery by the claimant or plaintiff to the Indemnifying Party of a duly executed written release of the Indemnifying Party from all liability and obligation in respect of such action; and provided further that in such event, unless the Indemnifying Party has consented to such payment or settlement, the Indemnified Party shall waive any right to indemnity therefor by the Indemnifying Party; and provided further that the Indemnified Party shall provide the Indemnifying Party reasonable advance notice of any proposed settlement or payment. (b) The Indemnified Party shall cooperate fully in all aspects of any investigation, defense, pretrial activities, trial, compromise, settlement or discharge of any claim in respect of which indemnity is sought pursuant to this Article X, including, but not limited to, by providing the other party with reasonable access to employees and officers (including as witnesses) and other information. The Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, actual costs and expenses of providing such cooperation shall constitute a part of its Damages for which it is entitled to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, indemnification in accordance with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.this Article X.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the ------ "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party Party (each an "Action"), ; the Indemnified Party will shall give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will shall (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will shall have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will shall be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will shall cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will shall have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will shall be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such ActionAction at the Indemnifying Party's expense. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will shall cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will shall have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will shall require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. (a) If a an Indemnified Party entitled intends to seek indemnification hereunder (pursuant to this Article V, such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the "Indemnifying Party in writing of such claim. The Indemnified Party") becomes aware Party will provide the Indemnifying Party with prompt notice of any matter it believes third party claim in respect of which indemnification is indemnifiable sought. The failure to provide either such notice will not affect any rights hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding except to the extent the Indemnifying Party is materially prejudiced thereby. (b) If such claim involves a claim by a third party against the Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party may, within ten days after receipt of such notice and upon notice to the Indemnified Party, assume, through counsel of its own choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith, provided, that the Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by it. If the Indemnified Party reasonably determines that representation by the Indemnifying Party's counsel of both the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party may present such counsel with a conflict of interest, then the Indemnifying Party shall pay the reasonable fees and expenses of the Indemnified Party's counsel. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 5.4 to the contrary, the Indemnifying Party may not, without the consent of the Indemnified Party, settle or compromise any third party (each an "Action")action or consent to the entry of any judgment, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. So long as the Indemnifying Party is contesting any such claim in good faith, the Indemnified Party will give shall not pay or settle any such claim without the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of 's consent, such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) consent not to be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respondunreasonably withheld. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or is not contesting such claim in good faith (including if it does not respond notify the Indemnified Party of its assumption of the defense of such claim within the requisite ten (10) day periodperiod set forth above), then the Indemnifying Indemnified Party will be obligated to defend the Actionmay conduct and control, at through counsel of its own expense, choosing and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the settlement or defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fullythereof, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have shall cooperate with it in connection therewith. The failure of the right Indemnified Party to participate fullyin, at its own expense, in conduct or control such defense shall not relieve the defense Indemnifying Party of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties any obligation it may have hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. a. If an Indemnified Party intends to seek indemnification pursuant to this Article IX, such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party in writing of such claim describing such claim in reasonable detail; provided, that the failure to provide such notice shall not affect the obligations of the Indemnifying Party unless it is actually prejudiced thereby, subject, however, to the time periods specified in Section 9.1 hereof. In the event that such claim involves a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding claim by a third party against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action")Party, the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will shall have a period of ten (10) 30 days after delivery receipt of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day perioddecide whether it will undertake, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Actionconduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and if it so decides, the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided, that the Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by it; and provided further, that the fees and expenses of such counsel reasonably satisfactory to shall be borne by the Indemnified Party. . b. The Indemnified Indemnifying Party will cooperateshall not, at without the expense written consent of the Indemnifying Indemnified Party, with settle or compromise any action in any manner, other than a settlement consisting solely of monetary damages. c. If the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and does not notify the Indemnified Party will within 30 days after the receipt of the Indemnified Party's notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the defense thereof, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate fullyconduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and at the Indemnifying Party's expense, the contest, settlement or compromise of the claim, but the Indemnified Party shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefor pursuant to this Agreement. d. As long as the Indemnifying Party is contesting any such claim in good faith, the Indemnified Party shall not pay or settle any such claim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to pay or settle any such claim, provided that (i) as long as the Indemnifying Party is contesting such claim in good faith, any such settlement shall include as an unconditional term thereof the delivery by the claimant or plaintiff to the Indemnifying Party of a duly executed written release of the Indemnifying Party from all liability and obligation in respect of such action, (ii) in such event Indemnified Party shall waive any right to indemnity therefor by the Indemnifying Party; and (iii) the Indemnified Party shall provide the Indemnifying Party reasonable advance notice of any proposed settlement or payment and shall not pay or settle any claim if the Indemnifying Party shall reasonably object. e. The Indemnified Party shall cooperate fully in all aspects of any investigation, defense, pretrial activities, trial, compromise, settlement or discharge of any claim in respect of which indemnity is sought pursuant to Article IX, including, but not limited to, by providing the other party with reasonable access to employees and officers (including as witnesses) and other information. f. As to any Tax not based upon or measured with reference to income, for Tax periods that include (but do not end on) the Closing Date (or, as applicable, the date Closing is effected with respect to a Deferred Country), the amount of Seller's indemnification obligation hereunder for that Tax period shall equal the full amount of such Tax for the entire Tax period multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days from January 1, 2000 and ending on the Closing Date (or, as applicable, the date Closing is effected with respect to a Deferred Country), and the denominator of which is 366; provided, however, that the parties' indemnification obligations hereunder shall be adjusted appropriately to reflect the actual proportionate period of property ownership during the applicable Tax period for any such non-income Taxes imposed with respect to the ownership of specific items of property held by an Affiliate of Seller during any Tax period which includes the Closing Date (or, as applicable, the date Closing is effected with respect to a Deferred Country). g. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 9.4 to the contrary, in the case of any tax audit, the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and at its own expense, in the defense contest, settlement or compromise of such Action. If the claim, but the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects shall not to defend settle any such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, claim without prejudice to any of prior consultation with the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. If (a) In case any claim shall be made or action brought with respect to a Party matter referred to in Sections 6.01, 6.02, or 6.03 hereof, the party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable shall promptly notify the party liable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice in writing, setting forth the particulars of such Actionclaim or action, and the Indemnifying Party shall assume the defense thereof, including, without limitation, the employment of counsel mutually satisfactory to it and the Indemnified Party. Such notice will No such claim shall be settled by the Indemnified Party without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party. No such claim or action shall be settled by the Indemnifying Party without the Indemnified Party's prior written consent; provided, however, that the Indemnified Party shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to any proposed settlement if (i) provide such proposed settlement involves only the basis on which indemnification is being asserted payment of money and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related the Indemnifying Party demonstrates to the Action and in the possession reasonable satisfaction of the Indemnified Party. The Party that the Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery is able to pay the amount of such notice to respondsettlement and all related expenses. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action shall not have employed counsel within a reasonable time after receiving notice of commencement of any such action, or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to if the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of shall have concluded that there may be defenses available to it which are different from or additional to those available to the Indemnifying Party, with then the Indemnified Party may take actions separately in its own defense and employ separate counsel and all legal and other expenses, including, without limitation, the reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel, incurred by the Indemnified Party shall be borne by the Indemnified Party. (b) If an Indemnified Party receives any payment from any third party (including any insurer) as compensation for any claim by the Indemnified Party after the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and has made any payment under Section 6.01, 6.02 or 6.03 hereof to the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense on account of such Action. If claim by the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such ActionIndemnified Party, then the Indemnified Party will be freeshall promptly pay the dollar amount of all such prior indemnification payments to the Indemnifying Party, without prejudice demand or notice of any kind made by the Indemnifying Party, to any the extent of all such third party payments received by the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. (a) If an Indemnified Party intends to seek indemnification pursuant to this Article VI, such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party in writing of such claim describing such claim in reasonable detail; provided, that the failure to provide such notice will not affect the obligations of the Indemnifying Party unless such Party is actually prejudiced thereby. If such claim involves a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding claim by a third party against the Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party by any third party (each an "Action")will have 30 days after receipt of such notice to decide whether it will undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense of such claim, and if it so decides, the Indemnified Party will give shall cooperate with the other Indemnifying Party (in connection with the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice settlement or defense; provided, that the Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by it; and provided further, that the reasonable fees and expenses of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) counsel must be accompanied paid by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period shall not, without the written consent of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respondthe Indemnified Party, settle or compromise any action in any manner that would materially and adversely affect the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond notify the Indemnified Party within 30 days after the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to receipt of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense 's notice of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in a claim of indemnity under this Agreement that it elects to undertake the defense and of such claim, the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fullycontest, at its own expense, in settle or compromise the defense of claim but does not thereby waive any right to indemnity for such Actionclaim pursuant to this Agreement. If As long as the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend is contesting any such Actionclaim in good faith, the Indemnified Party will be freeshall not pay or settle any such claim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fullypay or settle any such claim; provided, at its own expensethat as long as the Indemnifying Party is contesting such claim in good faith, any such settlement must include as an unconditional term thereof the delivery by the claimant or plaintiff to the Indemnifying Party of a duly executed written release of the Indemnifying Party from all liability and obligation in the defense respect of such Action. Any compromise action; and provide further, that in such event Indemnified Party shall waive any right to indemnity for such claim by the Indemnifying Party; and provided further, that the Indemnified Party shall provide the Indemnifying Party reasonable advance notice of any proposed settlement or payment and may not pay or settle any claim if the Indemnifying Party reasonably objects. (b) The Indemnified Party shall cooperate fully in all aspects of any investigation, defense, pretrial activities, trial, compromise, settlement or discharge of an Action will require any claim in respect of which indemnity is sought pursuant to Article VI, including, without limitation, by providing the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not other party with reasonable access to be unreasonably withheld or delayedany employees (including as witnesses) and other information.

Claims. If (a) Any party seeking indemnification under Sections 9.2, 9.3 or 9.4 (an “Indemnified Party”) shall promptly give the party from whom indemnification is being sought (such notified party, the “Responsible Party”) notice (a “Claim Notice”) of any matter which such Indemnified Party entitled has determined has given rise to a right of indemnification under this Agreement within 75 days of such determination, stating in reasonable detail the nature of the claim; provided that failure to deliver a Claim Notice within such time period shall not constitute a waiver of the Indemnified Party’s rights to indemnification hereunder unless and only to the extent that such failure shall have actually prejudiced the Responsible Party. With respect to any recovery or indemnification sought by an Indemnified Party from the Responsible Party that does not involve a Third-Party Claim (as defined below), if the Responsible Party does not notify the Indemnified Party within 30 days from its receipt of the Claim Notice that the Responsible Party disputes such claim (the "“Dispute Notice”), the Responsible Party shall be deemed to have accepted and agreed with such claim. If the Responsible Party has disputed a claim for indemnification (including any Third-Party Claim), the Responsible Party and the Indemnified Party"Party shall proceed in good faith to negotiate a resolution to such dispute. If the Responsible Party and the Indemnified Party cannot resolve such dispute in 30 days after delivery of the Dispute Notice, such dispute shall be resolved by litigation in an appropriate court of law. (b) becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any If a claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration suit or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any a third party (each an "Action")a “Third Party Claim”) is made against any Indemnified Party, the and if such Indemnified Party will give intends to seek indemnity with respect thereto under this Article IX, such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the other Responsible Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide claims; provided that the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies failure to so notify shall not relieve the Responsible Party of all relevant pleadingsits obligations hereunder, demands, and other papers related except to the Action and in extent that the possession of the Indemnified PartyResponsible Party is actually prejudiced thereby. The Indemnifying Responsible Party will shall have a period of ten (10) 90 days after delivery receipt of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory provide written notice to the Indemnified Party. The Party that it is assuming the conduct and control of the settlement or defense of said claim, action, suit or proceeding, through counsel reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Responsible Party; provided that, if the Responsible Party assumes such settlement or defense, the Responsible Party shall be bound by and promptly pay the full amount of any final judgment (subject to the limitations set forth herein) from which no further appeal may be taken. The Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Responsible Party and its counsel in connection with such settlement or defense; provided that the defense and Responsible Party shall permit the Indemnified Party will to participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Party, provided that, the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be borne by such Indemnified Party. So long as the Responsible Party is reasonably contesting any such claim in good faith, the Indemnified Party shall not pay or settle any such claim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate fullypay or settle any such claim, at its own expenseprovided that in such event it shall waive any right to indemnity therefor by the Responsible Party or from the Escrow Account, in as the defense of case may be, for such Actionclaim unless the Responsible Party shall have consented to such payment or settlement. If The Responsible Party shall not, except with the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any consent of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, enter into any settlement with respect to compromise or defend any such claim. (c) Any Indemnified Party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the Responsible Party and control its attorneys in the investigation, trial and defense of) of any Third Party Claim and any appeal arising therefrom and shall furnish such Actionrecords, information and testimony, subject to appropriate and reasonable confidentiality agreements, and attend such conferences, discovery proceedings, hearings, trials and appeals as may be reasonably requested in connection therewith. In such caseSuch cooperation shall include access during normal business hours afforded to the Responsible Party and its agents and representatives to, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with and reasonable retention by the Indemnified Party of, records and its counsel information which have been identified by the Responsible Party as being reasonably relevant to such Third Party Claim, and making employees available on a mutually convenient basis to provide additional information and explanation of any material provided hereunder. The parties shall cooperate with each other in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right any notifications to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedinsurers.

Claims. If a Any Buyer Indemnified Party or Seller Indemnified Party claiming it may be entitled to indemnification hereunder under this Article VII (the "“Indemnified Party"”) becomes aware shall give prompt notice to the other party (the “Indemnifying Party”) of each Legal Proceeding, matter, action, cause of action, claim, lawsuit, demand, fact or other circumstances upon which a claim for indemnification (a “Claim”) under this Article VII may be based. Such notice shall contain, with respect to each Claim, such facts and information as are then reasonably available, and the specific basis for indemnification hereunder. Failure to give prompt notice of a claim hereunder shall not affect the Indemnifying Party’s obligations under this Section, except to the extent the Indemnifying Party is materially prejudiced by such failure. (a) Except in the event of a Claim involving a criminal action, Claim related to a Contract with a customer, or Claim brought by a Government Entity, the Indemnified Party shall permit the Indemnifying Party, at the Indemnifying Party’s option and expense, to assume the complete defense of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving Claim by a Person, with full authority to conduct such defense and to settle or otherwise dispose of the same and the Indemnified Party will fully cooperate in such defense provided the Indemnifying Party will not, in defense of any claim, such action, suit, investigationproceeding, arbitration claim, demand or other proceeding against assessment, except with the consent of the Indemnified Party (which consent will not be unreasonably withheld), consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement which provides for any relief other than the payment of monetary damages and which does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by any third party (each an "Action")the claimant or plaintiff to the Indemnified Party of a release from all Liability in respect thereof. After notice to the Indemnified Party of the Indemnifying Party’s election to assume the defense of such action, suit, proceeding, claim, demand or assessment, the Indemnifying Party shall be liable to the Indemnified Party for such legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by the Indemnified Party in connection with the defense thereof at the request of the Indemnifying Party. As to those actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands or assessments with respect to which the Indemnifying Party does not elect to assume control of the defense, the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If afford the Indemnifying Party elects an opportunity to defend participate in such defense, at its cost and expense, and will consult with the Action Indemnifying Party prior to settling or does not respond within otherwise disposing of any of the requisite ten (10) day periodsame. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, with respect to any Claim asserted by a Governmental Authority relating to Taxes, the Indemnifying Party will shall be obligated entitled to defend participate in the Actiondefense, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to but the Indemnified PartyParty shall control such defense. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at not settle any such Claim without the expense prior consent of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld withheld. (b) In the event of a Claim that does not involve a claim by a third party against the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party shall send notice of a Claim to the Indemnifying Party (the “Notice of Claim”). The Notice of Claim shall set forth the amount, if known, or, if not known, an estimate of the foreseeable maximum amount of the Losses (which estimate shall not be conclusive of the final amount of such Losses) and a description of the basis for such Claim. The Indemnifying Party will have 30 days from receipt of such Notice of Claim to dispute the Claim and will reasonably cooperate and assist the Indemnified Party in determining the validity of the claim for indemnity. If the Indemnifying Party does not give notice to the Indemnified Party that it disputes such Claim within 30 days after its receipt of the Notice of Claim, the Claim will be conclusively deemed subject to indemnification hereunder. (c) Any indemnity payment under this Agreement shall be treated as an adjustment to the Purchase Price for Tax purposes unless there is no reasonable basis for doing so under the applicable Tax Law. (d) No Claim for a breach of representation or delayedwarranty shall be made or have any validity unless the Indemnified Party shall have given written notice of such Claim to the Indemnifying Party within the period of survival set forth in Section 5.26. So long as notice is timely given, the representation or warranty shall survive with respect to such Claim until such Claim is finally resolved.

Claims. If (a) Whenever any claim shall arise for indemnification hereunder, the Owner Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the indemnifying party of the claim and, when known, the facts constituting the basis for such claim, except that in the event of any claim for indemnification hereunder resulting from or in connection with any claim or legal proceedings by a third party, except as otherwise expressly provided in Article XIV such notice shall specify, if known, the amount or an estimate of the amount of the liability asserted by such third party. (b) In connection with any claim giving rise to indemnity hereunder resulting from or arising out of any claim or legal proceeding by a Person who is not a Party, the indemnifying Party, may, upon written notice to the indemnified Party, assume the defense of any such claim or legal proceeding. Except with the consent of the indemnified Party, the indemnifying Party shall not consent to the entry of any judgment arising from any such claim or legal proceedings which, in each case, does not include as an unconditional term thereof of the giving by the claimant or the plaintiff to the indemnified Party of a release from all liability in respect thereof, unless the indemnifying Party has actually paid to the indemnified Party the full amount of such judgment settlement. Any indemnified Party shall be entitled to participate in (but not control) the defense of any such claim or litigation resulting therefrom. If the indemnifying Party does not elect to control the litigation as provided above, the indemnified Party may defend against such claim or litigation in such manner as it may deem appropriate, including, but not limited to, settling such claim or litigation, after giving notice of the same to the indemnifying Party, on such terms as such indemnified Party may deem appropriate, and the indemnifying Party shall promptly reimburse the indemnified Party. All indemnification hereunder shall be effected by payment of cash or delivery of a certified or official bank check in the amount of the indemnification liability. (c) To the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration extent Construction Manager or other proceeding against the an Owner Indemnified Party by elects not to pursue any third party (each an "Action")legal remedies it has against other Persons, but relies on the indemnities provided for in this Agreement, Construction Manager or Owner Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related assign its legal remedies to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice maximum extent allowed by law to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action Owner or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day periodConstruction Manager, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedas appropriate.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified ------ Party") " becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party ▇▇▇▇▇ (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") " prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party ▇▇▇▇▇ will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right eight to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Actionaction, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to to. participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. (a) If an Indemnified Party intends to seek indemnification pursuant to this Article VII, such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify PLC, in writing, of such claim describing such claim in reasonable detail, PROVIDED that the failure to provide such notice shall not affect the obligations of PLC unless and only to the extent it is actually prejudiced thereby. In the event that such claim involves a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "claim by a third party against an Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will PLC shall have a period of ten (10) 30 days after delivery receipt of such notice to respond. If decide whether it will undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing (but reasonably acceptable to the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10Indemnified Party) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof unless (i) PLC is also a party to the proceeding and the Indemnified Party determines in good faith that joint representation would be inappropriate or (ii) PLC fails to provide reasonable assurance to the Indemnified Party of its financial capacity to defend such proceeding, and provide indemnification with respect thereto, and if it so decides, the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith, PROVIDED that the Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by it, and PROVIDED FURTHER that the fees and expenses of such counsel reasonably satisfactory to shall be borne by the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperatePLC shall not, at without the expense written consent of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), settle or compromise any action. If PLC does not notify the Indemnified Party within 30 days after the receipt of notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the defense thereof, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate fullycontest, at its own expense, in settle or compromise the defense of claim but shall not pay or settle any such Action. If claim without the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such PLC (which consent shall not to be unreasonably withheld withheld, conditioned or delayed). (b) Purchaser and PLC shall cooperate fully in all aspects of any investigation, defense, pre-trial activities, trial, compromise, settlement or discharge of any claim in respect of which indemnity is sought pursuant to Article VII, including, but not limited to, by providing the other party with reasonable access to employees and officers (including as witnesses) and other information.

Claims. If a Party entitled With respect to each claim for indemnification hereunder (under this Agreement, the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware indemnified party shall give prompt notice to the indemnifying party of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any the claim, actionprovided that failure to give such notice promptly shall not relieve or limit the obligations of the indemnifying party unless the indemnifying party has been materially prejudiced thereby. The indemnifying party, suitat its sole cost and expense, investigationmay, arbitration or other proceeding against upon notice to the Indemnified Party by any third indemnified party within fifteen (each an "Action"), 15) calendar days after the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written indemnifying party receives notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadingsclaim, demands, and other papers related to the Action and participate in the possession defense of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respondclaim. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or indemnifying party does not respond elect within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated such period to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel participate in the defense and of a claim, then the Indemnified Party will indemnified party shall have the right to participate fullyselect counsel and proceed which such defense, and the cost thereof shall be included in the Damages. Each party shall, in connection with the defense of any action, cooperate with one another in order to defend, pursue and/or negotiate the settlement or other resolution of such matter, in each case, at no cost to the requesting party. The indemnifying party shall not consent to a settlement of, or the entry of any judgment arising from, any claim, unless (i) the settlement or judgment is solely for money damages and the indemnifying party admits in writing its own expenseliability to hold the indemnified party harmless from and against any losses, damages, expenses and liabilities arising out of such settlement or judgment, or (ii) the indemnified party consents thereto, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The indemnifying party shall provide the indemnified party with fifteen (15) calendar days notice prior to consenting to a settlement of, or the entry of a judgment arising from, any claim. If the indemnifying party does not participate in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, claim in accordance with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in terms of this Agreement, then the defense against such Action and indemnifying party shall be bound by the Indemnifying Party will have results obtained by the right indemnified party with respect to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedclaim.

Claims. If a Promptly after receipt by an Indemnified Registration-Related Person or Indemnified Registration-Related Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (under this Section 10A of notice of the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware commencement of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving action (including any claim, governmental action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), such Indemnified Registration-Related Person or Indemnified Registration-Related Party shall, if a Claim in respect thereof is made against any indemnifying party under this Section 10A, deliver to the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt indemnifying party a written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense commencement thereof and the Indemnified Party will indemnifying party shall have the right to participate fullyin, at its own expenseand, in to the extent the indemnifying party so desires, jointly with any other indemnifying party similarly noticed, to assume control of the defense of such Action. If thereof with counsel mutually satisfactory to the Indemnifying indemnifying parties; provided, however, that an Indemnified Registration-Related Person or Indemnified Registration-Related Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will shall have the right to participate fully, at retain its own expensecounsel, with the fees and expenses to be paid by the indemnifying party, if, in the defense reasonable opinion of counsel retained by the indemnifying party, the representation by such Actioncounsel of the Indemnified Registration-Related Person or Indemnified Registration-Related Party and the indemnifying party would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between such Indemnified Registration-Related Person or Indemnified Registration-Related Party and other party represented by such counsel in such proceeding. Any compromise Buyer shall pay for only one separate legal counsel for all of the Sellers; such legal counsel shall be selected by the Sellers holding a majority in interest of the Registrable Shares. The failure to deliver written notice to the indemnifying party within a reasonable time of the commencement of any such action shall not relieve such indemnifying party of any liability to the Indemnified Registration-Related Person or settlement Indemnified Registration-Related Party under this Section 10A, except to the extent that the indemnifying party is prejudiced in its ability to defend such action. The indemnification required by this Section 10A shall be made by periodic payments of an Action will require the prior written consent amount thereof during the course of both Parties hereunderthe investigation or defense, as such consent not to be unreasonably withheld expense, loss, damage or delayedliability is incurred and is due and payable.

Claims. If a Party The parties hereto intend that all indemnification claims be made as promptly as practicable by the indemnified party. Whenever any claim shall arise for indemnification hereunder, the indemnified party shall promptly notify the indemnifying party of the claim and, when known, the facts constituting the basis for such claim. With respect to claims made by third parties, the indemnifying party shall be entitled to indemnification hereunder (assume control of the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice defense of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by claim with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperateindemnified party; PROVIDED, at HOWEVER, that: (a) the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right indemnified party shall be entitled to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period claim and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, employ counsel at its own expenseexpense to assist in the handling of such claim; (b) the indemnifying party shall not consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by each claimant or plaintiff to the indemnified party a release from all liability in respect of such claim if, pursuant to or as a result of such consent or settlement, injunctive or other equitable relief would be imposed against the indemnified party or such judgment or settlement would materially interfere with the Indemnified Party business, operations or assets of the indemnified party; and its counsel in (c) if the indemnifying party does not assume control of the defense against of such Action and claim in accordance with the Indemnifying Party will foregoing provisions within 15 days after receipt of notice of the claim, the indemnified party shall have the right to participate fullydefend such claim in good faith in such manner as it may deem appropriate at the reasonable cost and expense of the indemnifying party, at its own and the indemnifying party will promptly reimburse the indemnified party for such cost and expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds CONFIDENTIAL [* * *] CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED. OMITTED PORTIONS FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. Execution Copy within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. If a Each Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give shall promptly notify the other Party in writing of the existence of any material fact known to it giving rise to any obligation of the other Party under Article XI. In addition, an indemnified party under this Article IX shall promptly notify in writing an indemnifying party under this Article IX if a claim is made by a third party with respect to this Agreement or the Mortgage Loans that would give rise to a claim (each, a “Third Party Claim”) under this Article IX (other than counterclaims made in the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written course of servicing the Mortgage Loans). The failure or delay in providing notice shall not relieve a Party obligated to provide indemnification of any obligation to indemnify or reimburse the other Party hereunder unless such Action. Such failure or delay materially prejudices the rights or increases the liability of the indemnifying party with respect to the matter as to which such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demandsrelates, and other papers related then such indemnifying party’s obligation to indemnify or reimburse hereunder shall be reduced only by the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Partyamount that it actually has been damaged thereby. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in indemnifying party may assume the defense of any such Action. If claim and use counsel of its choice (but reasonably acceptable to the Indemnifying Party responds within indemnified party) and pay all expenses in connection therewith, including counsel fees, and shall promptly pay, discharge and satisfy any judgment or decree which may be entered against it or the required ten (10) day period indemnified party in respect of such claim and elects not to defend follow any reasonable written instructions received from the indemnified party in connection with such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Actionclaim. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right no event shall a party settle any claim subject to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require this Article IX without the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent the other party (which shall not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed). The indemnified party may participate in the defense of claims at its own expense. The indemnified party may further assume control of any claim to the extent the indemnifying party is not in the reasonable, good faith opinion of the indemnified party diligently conducting defense of the claim. The costs and expenses including attorneys’ fees, incurred in connection with the investigation and defense of any valid claim by the indemnified party if the indemnifying fails to assume the defense or diligently conducts the defense of such claim shall be payable by the indemnifying party upon receipt of notice of such costs and expenses. The Purchaser and the Seller agree to reasonably cooperate with each other in connection with the defense, negotiation or settlement of any Third Party Claim. Following the receipt of written notice from the indemnified party of a demand for indemnification, the indemnifying party shall (i) seek to cure the problem giving rise to the demand, if possible, and (ii) unless there is a good faith dispute regarding the liability of the indemnifying party or the amount due from the indemnifying party, within [***] days or such lesser time as may be required by the applicable Investor, Insurer or third party claimant, pay the amount for which it is liable or otherwise take the actions which it is required to take.

Claims. If As a Party entitled condition to indemnification hereunder the liability of the other party hereunder, the claiming parting (the "Indemnified Claiming Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or shall notify the other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "ActionOther Party"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party in writing, of any claim (the "Indemnifying PartyClaim") prompt written covered by this Assignment within a reasonable time after the assertion thereof by a third party against Other Party. In the event of such a notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied a Claim by copies of all relevant pleadingsClaiming Party to Other Party, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Other Party will shall have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice receipt thereof in which to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in undertake the defense of such Actionthe Claim on behalf of itself and Claiming Party. If the Indemnifying Other Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not so undertakes to defend said Claim on behalf of itself and Claiming Party, it shall retain and pay counsel to conduct such Action, defense. Such counsel shall be subject to the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any approval of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Claiming Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent which approval shall not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Claiming Party may employ its own counsel to work with Other Party as counsel in connection with the defense of said Claim, but Claiming Party shall pay all fees and disbursements of said counsel. Other Party may settle the Claim, without the consent of Claiming Party, to the extent the settlement does not bind Claiming Party or impose any obligation on Claiming Party. If Claiming Party would have any liability for the payment and/or performance of any settlement, Claiming Party's written consent thereto must be obtained by Other Party in order for said settlement to be binding upon Claiming Party. If Other Party refuses or fails to so undertake to defend the Claim, Claiming Party may defend the same on its own behalf, may retain and pay counsel to conduct such defense and may settle the Claim, without the consent of Other Party. Other Party shall then reimburse Claiming Party (a) for all reasonable costs, including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by Claiming Party in connection with said defense and/or any such settlement, (b) for all sums paid pursuant to any judgment interest against Claiming Party in connection therewith.

Claims. If Promptly after receipt by a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving claim or Notice of the commencement of any claim, action, suitadministrative, investigationor legal proceeding, arbitration or other proceeding against investigation as to which the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action")indemnity provided for in this Article 16 may apply, the Indemnified Party will give shall notify the other Indemnifying Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice in writing of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Partyfact. The Indemnifying Party will shall assume the defense thereof with counsel designated by the Indemnifying Party and satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, provided, however, that if the defendants in any such action include both the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party shall have reasonably concluded that there may be legal defenses available to it which are different from or additional to, or inconsistent with, those available to the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to select and be represented by separate counsel, at the Indemnifying Party’s expense, unless a period of ten (10) days after delivery of liability insurer is willing to pay such notice to respondcosts. If the Indemnifying Party elects fails to defend assume the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day perioddefense of a claim meriting indemnification, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, may at the expense of the Indemnifying PartyParty contest, with settle, or pay such claim; provided, settlement or full payment of any such claim may be made only following consent of the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fullyor, at its own expenseabsent such consent, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any written opinion of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder’s counsel that such claim is meritorious or warrants settlement. Except as otherwise provided in this Article 16, in the event that a Party is obligated to compromise or defend (indemnify and control hold the defense of) such Action. In such caseother Party and its successors and assigns harmless under this Article 16, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with amount owing to the Indemnified Party and its counsel in shall be the defense against amount of the Indemnified Party’s damages net of any insurance proceeds received by the Indemnified Party following a reasonable effort by the Indemnified Party to obtain such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedinsurance proceeds.

Claims. If As a condition to liability of Other Party entitled to indemnification hereunder hereunder, the claiming party (the "Indemnified Claiming Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or shall notify the other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "ActionOther Party"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party in writing, of any claim (the "Indemnifying PartyClaim") prompt written covered by this Assignment within a reasonable time after the assertion thereof by a third party against Other Party. In the event of such a notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied a Claim by copies of all relevant pleadingsClaiming Party to Other Party, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Other Party will shall have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice receipt thereof in which to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in undertake the defense of such Actionthe Claim on behalf of itself and Claiming Party. If the Indemnifying Other Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not so undertakes to defend said Claim on behalf of itself and Claiming Party, it shall retain and pay counsel to conduct such Action, defense. Such counsel shall be subject to the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any approval of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Claiming Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent which approval shall not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Claiming Party may employ its own counsel to work with Other Party as counsel in connection with the defense of said Claim, but Claiming Party shall pay all fees and disbursements of said counsel. Other Party may settle the Claim, without the consent of Claiming Party, to the extent the settlement does not bind Claiming Party or impose any obligation on Claiming Party. If Claiming Party would have any liability for the payment and/or performance of any settlement, Claiming Party's written consent thereto must be obtained by Other Party in order for said settlement to be binding upon Claiming Party. If Other Party refuses or fails to so undertake to defend the Claim, Claiming Party may defend the same on its own behalf, may retain and pay counsel to conduct such defense and may settle the Claim, without the consent of Other Party. Other Party shall then reimburse Claiming Party (a) for all reasonable costs, including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by Claiming Party in connection with said defense and/or any such settlement, (b) for all sums paid by Claiming Party in accordance with any such settlement, and (c) for all sums paid pursuant to any judgment entered against Claiming Party in connection therewith.

Claims. All claims for indemnification by a Purchaser Indemnitee pursuant to this Section 7 shall be made as follows: (a) If a Party Purchaser Indemnitee has incurred or suffered Losses for which it is entitled to indemnification hereunder under this Section 7, then such Purchaser Indemnitee shall give prompt written notice of such claim (a "Claim Notice") to the Company. Each Claim Notice shall state the amount of claimed Losses (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "ActionClaimed Amount"), if known, and the Indemnified Party will give basis for such claim. (b) Within 30 days after delivery of a Claim Notice, the other Party Company (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt shall provide to each Purchaser Indemnitee (the "Indemnified Party"), a written notice of such Action. Such notice will response (the "Response Notice") in which the Indemnifying Party shall: (i) provide agree that all of the basis on which indemnification Claimed Amount is being asserted and owed to the Indemnified Party, (ii) be accompanied by copies agree that part, but not all, of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related the Claimed Amount (the "Agreed Amount") is owed to the Action and in Indemnified Party, or (iii) contest that any of the possession of Claimed Amount is owed to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will may contest the payment of all or a portion of the Claimed Amount only based upon a good faith belief that all or such portion of the Claimed Amount does not constitute Losses for which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification under this Section 7. If no Response Notice is delivered by the Indemnifying Party within such 30-day period, then the Indemnifying Party shall be deemed to have a period agreed that all of ten the Claimed Amount is owed to the Indemnified Party. (10c) days after delivery If the Indemnifying Party in the Response Notice agrees (or is deemed to have agreed) that all of such notice the Claimed Amount is owed to respondthe Indemnified Party, then the Indemnifying Party shall owe to the Indemnified Party an amount equal to the Claimed Amount to be paid in the manner set forth in this Section 7. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend in the Action or does Response Notice agrees that part, but not respond within all, of the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory Claimed Amount is owed to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with then the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and shall owe to the Indemnified Party will have an amount equal to the right agreed amount set forth in such Response Notice to participate fully, at its own expense, be paid in the defense of such Actionmanner set forth in this Section 7. If The parties agree that the foregoing shall not be deemed to provide that the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not is entitled to defend make a binding determination regarding any disputed amounts owed to an Indemnified Party, unless such Action, the Indemnified Party will be freeaccepts and agrees to such determination, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with both the Indemnified Party and its counsel Indemnifying Party shall retain all rights and remedies available to such party hereunder. (d) No delay on the part of the Indemnified Party in the defense against such Action and notifying the Indemnifying Party will have shall relieve the right Indemnifying Party of any liability or obligation hereunder except to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense extent of any actual prejudice caused by or arising out of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayeddelay.

Claims. If (a) Whenever any claim shall arise for indemnification hereunder, the indemnified party shall promptly notify the indemnifying party of the claim and, when known, the facts constituting the basis for such claim, except that in the event of any claim for indemnification hereunder resulting from or in connection with any claim or legal proceedings by a third party, except as otherwise expressly provided in Article XIII such notice shall specify, if known, the amount or an estimate of the amount of the liability asserted by such third party. (b) In connection with any claim giving rise to indemnity hereunder resulting from or arising out of any claim or legal proceeding by a person who is not a Party, the indemnifying Party, may, upon written notice to the indemnified Party, assume the defense of any such claim or legal proceeding. Except with the consent of the indemnified Party, the indemnifying Party shall not consent to the entry of any judgment arising from any such claim or legal proceedings which, in each case, does not include as an unconditional term thereof of the giving by the claimant or the plaintiff to the indemnified Party of a release from all liability in respect thereof, unless the indemnifying Party has actually paid to the indemnified Party the full amount of such judgment settlement. Any indemnified Party shall be entitled to participate in (but not control) the defense of any such claim or litigation resulting therefrom. If the indemnifying Party does not elect to control the litigation as provided above, the indemnified Party may defend against such claim or litigation in such manner as it may deem appropriate, including, but not limited to, settling such claim or litigation, after giving notice of the same to the indemnifying Party, on such terms as such indemnified Party may deem appropriate, and the indemnifying Party shall promptly reimburse the indemnified Party. All indemnification hereunder shall be effected by payment of cash or delivery of a certified or official bank check in the amount of the indemnification liability. (c) To the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration extent Construction Manager or other proceeding against the a Owner Indemnified Party by elects not to pursue any third party (each an "Action")legal remedies it has against other Persons, but relies on the indemnities provided for in this Agreement, Construction Manager or Owner Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related assign its legal remedies to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice maximum extent allowed by law to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action Owner or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day periodConstruction Manager, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedas appropriate.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware Buyer shall promptly notify Seller of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigationproceeding, arbitration demand or other breach (a “Claim”) with respect to which Buyer claims indemnification; provided, however, that failure of Buyer to give such notice shall not relieve Seller of its obligations under this Article XI. If such Claim relates to any action, suit, proceeding against the Indemnified Party or demand instituted by any a third party (each an "Action"a “Third Party Claim”), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery upon receipt of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day periodfrom Buyer, the Indemnifying Party will Seller shall be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right entitled to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Third Party responds within the required ten (10) day period Claim, and elects not to defend such Actionif, the Indemnified Party will be freeand only if, without prejudice to any each of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunderfollowing conditions is satisfied, to compromise or defend (and control Seller shall assume the defense of) of such Action. In Third Party Claim, and in the case of such casean assumption, Seller shall have the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expenseauthority, with the Indemnified consent of Buyer, to negotiate, compromise and settle such Third Party and its Claim: (i) Seller confirms in writing, without qualification of any kind, that it is obligated to indemnify Buyer with respect to such Third Party Claim; (ii) Seller has selected counsel to handle the defense who is acceptable to Buyer; (iii) Buyer does not give Seller written notice that it has determined, in the defense against exercise of its reasonable discretion, that matters of policy or a conflict of interest make separate representation by Buyer’s own counsel advisable; and (iv) Seller establishes to the reasonable satisfaction of Buyer that Seller has (and will continue to have) adequate financial resources to satisfy and discharge such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have action or claim. Buyer shall retain the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of any Third Party Claim, the defense of which has been assumed by Seller pursuant hereto, but Buyer shall bear and shall be solely responsible for its own costs and expenses in connection with such Actionparticipation. Any compromise In the event Seller shall fail or not be entitled to assume the defense of any Third Party Claim, then Buyer shall control the defense and settlement thereof at Seller’s cost and expense, and any judgment on or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to Third Party Claim shall be unreasonably withheld or delayedconclusive and binding on Seller for all purposes.

Claims. If a Party entitled to (a) Any party seeking indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable shall promptly notify the party hereto obligated to provide indemnification hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written or any action, suit, proceeding, demand or breach (a "Claim") with respect to which the Indemnified Party claims indemnification hereunder, provided that failure of the Indemnified Party to give such notice shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this Article 9 except to the extent, it at all, that such Indemnifying Party shall have been prejudiced thereby. If such Claim relates to any action, suit, proceeding or demand instituted against the Indemnified Party by a third party (a "Third Party Claim"), upon receipt of such Action. Such notice will from the Indemnified Party the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to participate in the defense of such Third Party Claim, and if and only if each of the following conditions is satisfied, the Indemnifying Party may assume the defense of such Third Party Claim, and in the case of such an assumption the Indemnifying Party shall have the authority to negotiate, compromise and settle such Third Party Claim: (i) provide the basis on which indemnification Indemnifying Party confirms in writing that it is being asserted and obligated hereunder to indemnify the Indemnified Party with respect to such Third Party Claim; and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadingsthe Indemnified Party does not give the Indemnifying Party written notice that it has determined, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession exercise of its reasonable discretion, that matters of corporate or management policy or a conflict of interest make separate representation by the Indemnified Party's own counsel advisable. The Indemnified Party shall retain the right to employ its own counsel and to participate in the defense of any Third Party Claim, the defense of which has been assumed by the Indemnifying Party pursuant hereto, but the Indemnified Party shall bear and shall be solely responsible for its own costs and expenses in connection with such participation. (b) In the event of any Claim under Section 9.1 or 9.2, the Indemnified Party shall advise the Indemnifying Party in writing of the amount and circumstances surrounding such Claim. With respect to liquidated Claims, if within thirty (30) days the Indemnifying Party has not contested such Claim in writing, the Indemnifying Party will have a period of pay the full amount thereof within ten (10) days after delivery the expiration of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. If a Party entitled to (a) Any party seeking indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable shall promptly notify the party hereto obligated to provide indemnification hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will any action, suit, proceeding, demand or breach (ia "Claim") provide with respect to which the basis on which Indemnified Party claims indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadingshereunder, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession provided that failure of the Indemnified Party. The Party to give such notice shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party will of its obligations under this Article 7 except to the extent, if at all, that such Indemnifying Party shall have been prejudiced thereby. If such Claim relates to any action, suit, proceeding or demand instituted against the Indemnified Party by a period of ten third party (10) days after delivery a "Third Party Claim"), then upon receipt of such notice to respond. If from the Indemnified Party the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will shall be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right entitled to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If Third Party Claim, and if and only if each of the following conditions is satisfied, the Indemnifying Party responds within may assume the required ten defense of such Third Party Claim, and in the case of such an assumption the Indemnifying Party shall have the authority to negotiate, compromise and settle such Third Party Claim: (10i) day period and elects not the Indemnifying Party confirms in writing that it is obligated hereunder to defend such Action, indemnify the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice with respect to any such Third Party Claim; and (ii) there is no conflict of interest which would make separate representation by the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Actionown counsel advisable. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the The Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have shall retain the right to participate fully, at employ its own expense, counsel and to participate in the defense of any Third Party Claim, the defense of which has been assumed by the Indemnifying Party pursuant hereto, but the Indemnified Party shall bear and shall be solely responsible for its own costs and expenses in connection with such Actionparticipation. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require The Indemnifying Party shall not, without the prior written consent of both Parties hereunderthe Indemnified Party, settle or compromise any claim or consent to the entry of any judgment that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or the plaintiff to the Indemnified Party a release from all liability in respect of such consent not to be unreasonably withheld claim. (b) In the event of any Claim under Section7.1 or delayed7.2, the Indemnified Party shall advise the Indemnifying Party in writing of the amount and circumstances surrounding such Claim.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder Should any claim (the "Indemnified PartyClaim") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against be made in response to which the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action")is entitled to indemnification, the Indemnified Party will shall promptly and as soon as practicable after its notice of such Claim but in no event later than thirty days after its receipt, give the other Indemnifying Party written notice ("Claim Notice") of any such Claim, setting forth in detail the basis and amount of such Claim. The Indemnified Party's failure to give or delay in giving the Claim Notice shall not reduce or eliminate the indemnification obligation unless the Indemnifying Party is prejudiced by such failure or delay, and then only to the extent of such prejudice. Within thirty (30) days (the "Indemnifying PartyObjection Period") prompt written notice of the date such Action. Such notice will (i) provide Claim Notice is deemed given, the basis on Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to cure any default which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies capable of all relevant pleadings, demandscure during the Objection Period, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession amount of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period Claim shall be reduced by the amount of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respondthe damages mitigated by cure. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action either accepts such Claim, or does not object or respond within thereto with the requisite ten (10) day periodObjection Period, the Indemnifying Party will shall be obligated deemed to have acknowledged the Indemnifying Party's responsibility for indemnification hereunder. In such case, the Indemnifying Party shall immediately defend the Action, at against such Claim with counsel of its choice and its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to or settle or pay the amount of such Claim, as the case may be. In any such defense or settlement of any Claim, the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of shall reasonably cooperate with and assist the Indemnifying Party. In addition, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will shall have the right right, but not the obligation, to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense thereof by counsel of the Indemnified Party's choice. Any defense or settlement, together with the total of payments and expenses thereof, shall be binding on the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party with respect to the third party damages on such ActionClaim so defended or settled for the purposes of this Section 8. If the Indemnifying Party responds does object to the Claim within the required ten (10) day period Objection Period, it and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice shall attempt to any resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend receipt of such objection (and control the defense of) such Action"Settlement Period"). In such case, The notice of the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with to the Indemnified Party rejecting such Claim shall set forth in reasonable detail the basis for such rejection. If such dispute is not resolved within the Settlement Period, the parties shall submit the matter to arbitration as set forth below. The term "claim" as used in this Section 8 is not limited to matters asserted by third parties against Buyer or Seller, but includes damages, losses and its counsel expenses incurred or sustained by Buyer or Seller in the defense against absence of third-party claims; provided, however, that in the event of third-party claims between Buyer and Seller (as opposed to such Action direct claims), there shall not be deemed acceptance of acceptance (i.e., silence shall not be deemed acceptance of the claim by the indemnifying party) and the Indemnifying Party will have resolution of such claims shall be conducted by arbitration as set forth below in lieu of the notice procedures and time periods set forth above. Buyer's remedies shall include, among others, the right to participate fullyoffset any damages or liabilities against Seller arising under this Section 8.1 against any payments due under the Note, at its own expenseprovided that any claim by Buyer giving rise to such offset claim has been conceded by Seller, or Buyer has filed for arbitration with respect thereto under Section 10.12 below and such arbitration claim has not been resolved in the defense favor of such ActionSeller. Any compromise or settlement claim of an Action will require offset by Buyer must be limited to the prior written consent amount in dispute. If Seller prevails in connection with such arbitrated dispute, the offset amount shall immediately be due and payable by Buyer plus accrued interest thereon at the annual rate of both Parties hereunder, such consent not ten percent (10%) from the date the offset payment was originally due to be unreasonably withheld or delayedSeller.

Claims. If As a Party entitled condition to indemnification hereunder the liability of the other party hereunder, the claiming parting (the "Indemnified Claiming Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or shall notify the other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "ActionOther Party"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party in writing, of any claim (the "Indemnifying PartyClaim") prompt written covered by this Assignment within a reasonable time after the assertion thereof by a third party against Claiming Party. In the event of such a notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied a Claim by copies of all relevant pleadingsClaiming Party to Other Party, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Other Party will shall have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice receipt thereof in which to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in undertake the defense of such Actionthe Claim on behalf of itself and Claiming Party. If the Indemnifying Other Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not so undertakes to defend said Claim on behalf of itself and Claiming Party, it shall retain and pay counsel to conduct such Action, defense. Such counsel shall be subject to the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any approval of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Claiming Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent which approval shall not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Claiming Party may employ its own counsel to work with Other Party as counsel in connection with the defense of said Claim, but Claiming Party shall pay all fees and disbursements of said counsel. Other Party may settle the Claim, without the consent of Claiming Party, to the extent the settlement does not bind Claiming Party or impose any obligation on Claiming Party. If Claiming Party would have any liability for the payment and/or performance of any settlement, Claiming Party's written consent thereto must be obtained by Other Party in order for said settlement to be binding upon Claiming Party. If Other Party refuses or fails to so undertake to defend the Claim, Claiming Party may defend the same on its own behalf, may retain and pay counsel to conduct such defense and may settle the Claim, without the consent of Other Party. Other Party shall then reimburse Claiming Party (a) for all reasonable costs, including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by Claiming Party in connection with said defense and/or any such settlement and (b) for all sums paid pursuant to any judgment, including interest, against Claiming Party in connection therewith or any such settlement.

Claims. If a (a) Upon receipt by an Indemnified Party of notice of any Third-Party Claim, in order for an Indemnified Party to be entitled to any indemnification hereunder provided for under this Agreement, such Indemnified Party shall deliver written notice thereof to Licensee promptly after receipt by such Indemnified Party of written notice of the Third-Party Claim, describing in reasonable detail the facts giving rise to any claim for indemnification hereunder, the amount or method of computation of the amount of such claim (if known) and such other information with respect thereto as Licensee may reasonably request. The failure to provide such notice, however, shall not release Licensee from any of its obligations under this Agreement except and only to the "Indemnified Party"extent, if any, that Licensee is actually prejudiced by such failure. (b) becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claimLicensee shall have the right, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against upon written notice to the Indemnified Party by any third party within thirty (each an "Action"), 30) days after receipt of written notice from the Indemnified Party will give of the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice commencement of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide Third-Party Claim, to assume the basis on which indemnification is being asserted defense thereof at the expense of Licensee with counsel of recognized standing selected by Licensee and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The If Licensee assumes the defense of such Third-Party Claim, the Indemnified Party will cooperateshall have the right to employ separate counsel and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of the Indemnifying Indemnified Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in . If Licensee assumes the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying any Third-Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such ActionClaim, the Indemnified Party will be freeshall cooperate with Licensee in such defense and make available to Licensee all witnesses, without prejudice to any of pertinent records, materials and information in the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder’s possession or under the Indemnified Party’s control relating thereto as is reasonably required by Licensee. If Licensee assumes the defense, or then has the right to compromise or defend (and control assume the defense of) such Action. In such casethereof in accordance with this Section 12.2(b), the Indemnifying of any Third-Party will cooperateClaim, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fullyshall not admit any liability with respect to, at its own expenseor settle, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the discharge, or offer to settle, compromise or discharge, such Third-Party Claim without Licensee’s prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent (not to be unreasonably withheld withheld, conditioned or delayed) unless a final judgment from which no appeal may be taken by or on behalf of Licensee is entered against the Indemnified Party for such Third-Party Claim. If Licensee, after receiving a written notice that complies with Section 12.2(a) of a Third-Party Claim, does not elect to defend such Third-Party Claim within thirty (30) days after receipt of such written notice, the Indemnified Party shall have the right, in addition to any other right or remedy it may have hereunder, at Licensee’s expense, to defend such Third-Party Claim (upon providing further written notice to Licensee), subject to the right of Licensee to approve the counsel selected by the Indemnified Party (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed); provided, however, that the Indemnified Party shall not settle, compromise or discharge, or admit any liability with respect to any such Third-Party Claim without the written consent of Licensee (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) unless a final appeal from which no appeal may be taken is entered against the Indemnified Party. If an Indemnified Party reasonably determines that it needs to take action concerning a Third-Party Claim earlier than thirty (30) days after receipt of notice of the Third-Party Claim, it shall immediately notify Licensee of such need and provide Licensee a reasonable opportunity to assume the defense of the Third-Party Claim. Licensee then shall determine as soon as reasonably possible whether to assume the defense of the Third-Party Claim in accordance with this Section 12.2(b). (c) Licensee shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Indemnified Party to be dismissed or removed as promptly as practicable from any Third-Party Claim indemnifiable hereunder to the extent based on the use by Licensee of a Licensed Core Trademark. Upon such dismissal or removal, and provided the Third-Party Claim is not subsequently reinstated, the obligations of Licensee set forth in Sections 12.2(a) and 12.2(b) shall cease to apply with respect to such Third-Party Claim.

Claims. a. If an Indemnified Party intends to seek indemnification pursuant to this Article IX, such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party in writing of such claim describing such claim in reasonable detail; provided, that the failure to provide such notice shall not affect the obligations of the Indemnifying Party except to the extent that it is actually prejudiced thereby, subject, however, to the time periods specified in Section 9.1 hereof. In the event that such claim involves a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding claim by a third party against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action")Party, the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will shall have a period of ten (10) 30 days after delivery receipt of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day perioddecide whether it will undertake, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Actionconduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and if it so decides, the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided, that the Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by it; and provided further, that the fees and expenses of such counsel reasonably satisfactory to shall be borne by the Indemnified Party. . b. The Indemnified Indemnifying Party will cooperateshall not, at without the expense written consent of the Indemnifying Indemnified Party, with settle or compromise any action in any manner, other than a settlement consisting solely of monetary damages. c. If the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and does not notify the Indemnified Party will within 30 days after the receipt of the Indemnified Party's notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the defense thereof, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate fullyconduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and at the Indemnifying Party's expense, the contest, settlement or compromise of the claim, but the Indemnified Party shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefor pursuant to this Agreement. d. As long as the Indemnifying Party is contesting any such claim in good faith, the Indemnified Party shall not pay or settle any such claim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to pay or settle any such claim, provided that: (i) as long as the Indemnifying Party is contesting such claim in good faith, any such settlement shall include as an unconditional term thereof the delivery by the claimant or plaintiff to the Indemnifying Party of a duly executed written release of the Indemnifying Party from all liability and obligation in respect of such action; (ii) in such event Indemnified Party shall waive any right to indemnity therefor by the Indemnifying Party; and (iii) the Indemnified Party shall provide the Indemnifying Party reasonable advance notice of any proposed settlement or payment and shall not pay or settle any claim if the Indemnifying Party shall reasonably object. e. The Indemnified Party shall cooperate fully in all aspects of any investigation, defense, pretrial activities, trial, compromise, settlement or discharge of any claim in respect of which indemnity is sought pursuant to Article IX, including, but not limited to, by providing the other party with reasonable access to employees and officers (including as witnesses) and other information. f. As to any Tax, for Tax periods that include (but do not end on) the Closing Date the amount of Seller's indemnification obligation pursuant to this Section 9 for that Tax shall equal the full amount of such Tax for the entire Tax period multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days from January 1, 2001 and ending on the Closing Date and the denominator of which is 365; provided, however, that the parties' indemnification obligations hereunder shall be adjusted appropriately to reflect the actual proportionate period of property ownership during the applicable Tax period for any such Taxes imposed with respect to the ownership of specific items of property held by an Affiliate of Seller during any Tax period which includes the Closing Date. g. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 9.4 to the contrary, in the case of any tax audit, the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and at its own expense, in the defense contest, settlement or compromise of such Action. If the claim, but the Indemnifying Party responds within shall not settle any such claim without prior consultation with the Indemnified Party. h. In addition to provisions relating to defense of claims by third parties set forth in Section 9.4(a) above, any claim for indemnification under this Article IX which involves environmental investigatory, corrective or remedial action ("Remedial Action") shall additionally be governed by the procedures set forth in this subsection. Upon receipt of any such claim, the Indemnifying Party shall have the right, at its option, to undertake control over such Remedial Action (including, without limitation, retention of consultants, selection of remedial measures and negotiations and agreements with interested government agencies and third parties). Where Seller is the Indemnifying Party and undertakes such control, the Buyer and the Acquired Companies agree to provide Seller and its agents with reasonable access to the subject facility (and to relevant documents and personnel) for purposes of conducting Remedial Action. Irrespective of which party undertakes such control, the parties shall keep one another apprised of major developments relating to the Remedial Action and shall, subject to applicable legal privileges, make all final reports, filings, and other documents relating to the Remedial Action available for inspection by one another upon request. Any costs incurred after Closing by an Indemnified Party relating to oversight of activities undertaken hereunder by an Indemnifying Party hereunder shall not be subject to indemnification hereunder. An Indemnifying Party shall have no obligation to undertake any Remedial Action, or provide indemnification with respect to any matter governed hereunder, unless, and then only to the extent that, Remedial Action is required ten (10) day period by Environmental Laws. Any obligation of an Indemnifying Party to conduct or fund any Remedial Action shall be deemed satisfied upon completion of a Remedial Action in a manner which satisfies Environmental Laws or is otherwise acceptable to applicable governmental authorities. The parties agree to reasonably cooperate with one another in connection with any matter governed hereunder and elects not to defend such Actiongenerally conduct themselves in a cost effective manner with respect thereto. i. The Indemnified Party shall take reasonable steps to mitigate indemnifiable liabilities and Damages upon and after becoming aware of any event which could reasonably be expected to give rise to any liabilities and Damages that are indemnifiable hereunder. If any claim is covered by insurance, the Indemnified Party will be freeshall use all reasonable efforts to recover the amount of such claim from the issuer of such insurance; provided, without prejudice to any of the however, this provision shall not prevent an Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, Party from making a claim against the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at to preserve its own expense, with rights hereunder. j. No party shall be entitled to indemnification to the Indemnified Party extent of any net tax or other benefits actually received by such party as a result of facts and its counsel circumstances relating to any indemnifiable claim or to the extent the Closing Balance Sheet contains an accrual covering such claim or the Working Capital for purposes of calculating the Adjustment Amount is otherwise reduced in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense contemplation or as a result of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.claim

Claims. (a) If the Closing occurs and a Vornado Realty Group Indemnified Party entitled to indemnification hereunder or a MM Group Indemnified Party (the in each case, an "Indemnified Party") becomes aware intends to seek indemnification pursuant to this Article VIII, such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the party obligated to indemnify such Indemnified Party (each such party shall be referred to as an "Indemnifying Party" in such capacity), in writing, of any matter such claim describing such claim in reasonable detail, provided, that the failure to provide such notice shall not affect the obligations of the Indemnifying Party unless and only to the extent it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding actually prejudiced thereby. In the event that such claim involves a claim by a third party against the Indemnified Party by any third party which seeks Damages in an amount in respect of which indemnification pursuant to this Article VIII would be available, the Indemnifying Party shall have thirty (each an "Action")30) days after receipt of such notice to decide whether it will undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and if it so decides, the Indemnified Party will give shall cooperate with it in connection therewith, provided, that the other Indemnified Party (may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by it, and provided further, that the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice fees and expenses of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) counsel shall be accompanied borne by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period shall not, without the written consent of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified PartyParty (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), settle or compromise any action for which it is providing indemnity hereunder. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at shall not have the expense right to settle any claim or action without the consent of the Indemnifying Party; provided, with that if the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and does not notify the Indemnified Party will have within thirty (30) days after the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any receipt of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to compromise or defend (and control undertake the defense of) thereof, or thereafter does not diligently prosecute such Action. In such casedefense, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with then the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will shall have the right to participate fullycontest, settle or compromise the claim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefor pursuant to this Agreement. (b) The Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate fully in all aspects of any investigation, defense, pretrial activities, trial, compromise, settlement or discharge of any claim in respect of which indemnity is sought pursuant to this Article VIII, including, but not limited to, by providing the other party with reasonable access to employees and officers (including as witnesses) and other information. (c) To the extent that the Vornado Realty Group Indemnified Parties have a claim against both the MM Contributors and any title insurer and elect to seek recovery from, or are otherwise indemnified by, the MM Contributors, the Vornado Realty Group hereby assigns to the MM Contributors, to the extent permitted by law and the terms thereof, all claims the Vornado Group Indemnified Parties may have against said title insurer and agrees to cooperate in any reasonable manner in the prosecution of said claims including, if necessary, proceeding in its name for the benefit of the MM Contributors through counsel selected by the MM Contributors, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedMM Contributors' cost.

Claims. If a claim by a Person is made against one of the KFx Indemnitees or one of the DTECS Indemnitees (an “Indemnified Party”), and if such Party entitled intends to indemnification hereunder seek indemnity with respect thereto under this Article 8, such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify DTECS or KFx, as the case may be (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"“Indemnitor”), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Partyclaims. The Indemnifying Party will Indemnitor shall have a period of ten thirty (1030) days after delivery receipt of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day periodundertake, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Actionconduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperatesettlement or defense thereof, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided that the Indemnitor shall permit the Indemnified Party to participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by such Indemnified Party, however, the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be borne by such Indemnified Party. So long as the Indemnitor, at Indemnitor's cost and expense, (1) has undertaken the defense of, and assumed full indemnification responsibility with respect to, such claim, (2) is reasonably contesting such claim in good faith, by appropriate proceedings, and (3) has taken such action (including the posting of a bond, deposit or other security) as may be necessary to prevent any action to foreclose a lien against or attachment of the property of the Indemnified Party for payment of such claim, the Indemnified Party shall not pay or settle any such claim. Notwithstanding compliance by the Indemnitor with the preceding sentence, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate fullypay or settle any such claim, at its own expenseprovided that in such event it shall waive any right to indemnity therefor by the Indemnitor for such claim. If, in within thirty (30) days after the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any receipt of the Indemnified Party's rights notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with Indemnitor does not notify the Indemnified Party that it elects, at Indemnitor's cost and its counsel in expense, to undertake the defense thereof and assume full responsibility for all liabilities with respect thereto imposed on it by this Article 8, or gives such notice and thereafter fails to contest such claim in good faith or to prevent action to foreclose a lien against such Action and or attachment of the Indemnifying Indemnified Party's property as contemplated above, the Indemnified Party will shall have the right to participate fullycontest, at its own expense, in settle or compromise the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent claim but shall not thereby waive any right to be unreasonably withheld or delayedindemnity therefor pursuant to this Agreement.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (1) In the "event that any action, suit or proceeding is brought against either HD Services or KMK (in this Section, an “Indemnified Party"”) becomes aware in respect of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding which indemnity may be sought against the Indemnified Party by any third other party (each in this Section, an "Action")“Indemnifying Party”) in accordance with section 4.01, the Indemnified Party will give the other Indemnifying Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of any such Action. Such notice action, suit or proceeding of which the Indemnified Party has knowledge and the Indemnifying Party will (i) provide undertake the basis investigation and defence thereof on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession behalf of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period , including employment of ten counsel acceptable to such Indemnified Party, and make payment of all expenses. (102) days after delivery No admission of such notice to respond. If liability and no settlement of any action, suit or proceeding shall be made without the consent of the Indemnifying Party elects and the Indemnified Parties affected, such consent not to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten be unreasonably withheld. (103) day period, Notwithstanding that the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend undertake the Actioninvestigation and defence of any action, at its own expensesuit or proceeding, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the an Indemnified Party will have the right to employ separate counsel in any such action, suit or proceeding and participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense defence thereof, but the fees and expenses of such Action. If counsel will be at the expense of the Indemnified Party unless: (a) employment of such counsel has been authorised by the Indemnifying Party; (b) the Indemnifying Party responds has not assumed the defence of the action, suit or proceeding within a reasonable period of time after receiving notice thereof; (c) the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice named parties to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereundersuch action, to compromise suit or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, proceeding include both the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with and the Indemnified Party and its the Indemnified Party shall have been advised by counsel in the defense against such Action and that there may be a conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Party will have and the Indemnified Party; or (d) there are one or more legal defences available to the Indemnified Party which are different from or in addition to those available to the Indemnifying Party. (4) It is the intention of the parties to constitute each other as trustee for each other’s directors, officers, employees, contractors and agents under this Article 4 and each party agrees to accept such trust and to hold and enforce such covenants on behalf of its own directors, officers, employees, contractors and agents. (5) For the purposes of this Article 4: (a) “action, suit or proceeding” shall include every action, suit or proceeding, civil, criminal, administrative, investigative or other; and (b) the right of indemnification conferred hereby shall extend to participate fullyany threatened action, at its own expensesuit or proceeding. (6) The foregoing rights of indemnification shall not be exclusive of any other rights to which the Indemnified Parties may be entitled as a matter of law or which may be lawfully granted to such Indemnified Parties and the provisions of this Article 4 are severable, and if any provision hereof shall for any reason be determined invalid or ineffective, the remaining provisions of this Article 4 shall not be affected thereby. (7) The indemnities set out in section 4.01 and 4.04 shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the defense termination of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedthis Agreement.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party Execution Copy and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. (a) If an Indemnified Party intends to seek indemnification pursuant to this Article VIII, such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party in writing of such claim describing such claim in reasonable detail; provided, that the failure to provide such notice will not affect the obligations of the Indemnifying Party unless it is actually prejudiced thereby, subject, however, to the time periods specified in Section 8.1 hereof. If such claim involves a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding claim by a third party against the Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party by any third party will have thirty (each an "Action")30) days after receipt of such notice to decide whether it will undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and if it so decides, the Indemnified Party will give shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided, that the other Indemnified Party (may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by it; and provided further, that the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice fees and expenses of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) counsel are to be accompanied borne by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period shall not, without the written consent of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respondthe Indemnified Party, settle or compromise any action in any manner that would materially and adversely affect the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond notify the Indemnified Party within thirty (30) days after the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to receipt of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense 's notice of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the defense and thereof, the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fullycontest, at its own expense, in settle or compromise the defense of such Actionclaim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefor pursuant to this Agreement. If As long as the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend is contesting any such Actionclaim in good faith, the Indemnified Party will be freeshall not pay or settle any such claim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunderParty has the right to pay or settle any such claim; provided, to compromise or defend (and control that the defense of) such Action. In such case, Indemnified Party has delivered the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the reasonable advance notice of any proposed settlement or payment. (b) The Indemnified Party shall cooperate fully in all aspects of any investigation, defense, pretrial activities, trial, compromise, settlement or discharge of any claim in respect of which indemnity is sought pursuant to Article VIII, including, but not limited to, by providing the other party with reasonable access to employees and its counsel in the defense against such Action officers (including as witnesses) and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedother information.

Claims. If any claim or assertion of liability is made or asserted against a Party party entitled to indemnification hereunder be indemnified pursuant to Section 11.3 or 11.4 (the an "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third Person who is not a party (each an "Action")to this Agreement, the Indemnified Party will shall give to the other Party party (the an "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Actionclaim or assertion, or of any event or proceeding by or in respect of a third party of which it has knowledge, concerning any liability or damage as to which it may request indemnification hereunder. Such The failure by an Indemnified Party to give notice will (i) provide as provided in this Section 11.5 shall not relieve the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies Indemnifying Party of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related its obligations under this Section 11.5 except to the Action extent that the failure results in a failure of actual notice to the Indemnifying Party and in the possession Indemnifying Party is damaged solely as a result of the Indemnified Partyfailure to give notice. The Indemnifying Party will shall have a period the right to direct, through counsel chosen by the Indemnifying Party and reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, the defense or settlement of ten (10) days after delivery of any such notice to respondclaim or proceeding at its own expense. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend assume the Action defense of any such claim or does not respond within proceeding, the requisite ten (10) day periodIndemnified Party may participate in such defense, but in such case the expenses of the Indemnified Party shall be paid by the Indemnified Party; provided, however, that if the Indemnified Party asserts that there exists a conflict of interest that would make it inappropriate for the same counsel to represent the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend and the ActionIndemnified Party and the counsel for the Indemnifying Party concurs with such assertion, at its own expensethen the Indemnifying Party shall reimburse the Indemnified Party for the reasonable fees and expenses of separate counsel, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Partyextent such fees and expenses are incurred solely in connection with the matters with respect to which the counsel for the Indemnifying Party agrees there is a conflict of interest. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with shall provide the Indemnifying Party with access to its records and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice personnel relating to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereundersuch claim, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.assertion,

Claims. If No party hereto will be liable for any claim for indemnification under this Article VII unless written notice of a Party entitled to Claim for indemnification hereunder is promptly delivered by the party seeking indemnification (the "“Indemnified Party"Person”) becomes aware to the party from whom indemnification is sought (the “Indemnifying Person”) prior to the expiration of the applicable survival period, if any, set forth in Section 7.1 (and in any event, within 10 days after receiving notification of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against claim by a third party which may give rise to a claim for indemnification (a “Third Party Claim”)); provided that no delay on the part of the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), in notifying the Indemnified Indemnifying Party will give relieve the other indemnifying Party (from any obligation hereunder except to the "extent that the Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such ActionParty is prejudiced thereby. Such notice All notices given pursuant to this Section 7.4 will (i) provide describe with reasonable specificity the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party’s claim for indemnification. The Indemnifying Upon receipt of notice of a Third Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day periodClaim, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated entitled to defend participate therein and, to the Actionextent desired, to assume the defense thereof with counsel of its choice. However, the Indemnified Party may continue to participate in (but not control) such defense at its own cost and expense, which costs and by counsel reasonably satisfactory expenses shall not be subject to the Indemnified Partyindemnification provisions in this Article VII. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with unless the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in does not actually assume the defense and thereof following notice of such election. If the Indemnifying Party does not assume the defense of such Third Party Claim, the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in undertake the defense of such Action. If Third Party Claim, by counsel or other representatives of its own choosing (subject to the right of the Indemnifying Party responds within to assume the required ten (10) day period and elects defense of or opposition to such Third Party Claim at any time prior to settlement, compromise or final determination thereof). Whether or not the Indemnifying Person chooses to defend or prosecute any such Actionclaim, the Indemnified Party will be freesuit, without prejudice to any action or proceeding, all of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel parties hereto shall cooperate in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedprosecution thereof.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware Promptly after receipt by an indemnified party under this Section 8 of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving notice of any claim, threatened claim or the commencement of any action, suitthe indemnified party shall, investigationif a claim in respect thereof is to be made against an indemnifying party under this Section 8, arbitration notify the indemnifying party in writing of the claim, threatened claim or other proceeding the commencement of that action; provided, however, that the failure to notify an indemnifying party shall not relieve such indemnifying party from any liability which it may have to an indemnified party otherwise than under this Section 8. If any such claim or action shall be brought against an indemnified party, and it shall notify the Indemnified Party by any third indemnifying party (each an "Action")thereof, the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) indemnifying party shall be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadingsentitled to participate therein, demandsand, and other papers related to the Action and in extent that it wishes, jointly with any other similarly notified indemnifying party, to assume the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day perioddefense thereof with its counsel, the Indemnifying Party will who shall be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Partyindemnified party. The Indemnified Party will cooperateAfter notice from the indemnifying party to the indemnified party of its election to assume the defense of such claim, at threatened claim or action, the expense of indemnifying party shall not be liable to the Indemnifying Party, indemnified party under this Section 8 for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by the indemnified party in connection with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation; provided, however, that you shall have the right to participate fullyemploy counsel to represent you and your controlling persons and the other Representative and their respective controlling persons who may be subject to liability arising out of any claim in respect of which indemnity may be sought by the Representative against the Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, at its own expensethe indemnity agreement of the Company in Subsection 8(a) hereof, the representations and warranties in this Agreement and any representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the Registration Statement or the Prospectus contained in any certificate furnished by the Company pursuant to Section 7 hereof, insofar as they may constitute a basis for indemnification for liabilities (other than payment by the Company of expenses incurred or paid in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) arising under the Securities Act, shall not extend to the extent of any interest therein of a controlling person or partner of the Representative who is a director, officer or controlling person of the Company when the Registration Statement has become effective, except in each case to the extent that an interest of such Actionperson shall have been determined by a court of appropriate jurisdiction as not against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act. If Unless in the Indemnifying Party responds within opinion of counsel for the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such ActionCompany the matter has been settled by a controlling precedent, the Indemnified Party Company will, if a claim for such indemnification is asserted, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such interest is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be free, without prejudice to any of governed by the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense final adjudication of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedissue.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified PartyParty which satisfaction shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the ------- "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party Party (each an "Action"), ; the Indemnified Party will shall give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will shall (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will shall have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will shall be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will shall cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will shall have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will shall be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such ActionAction at the Indemnifying Party's expense. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will shall cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will shall have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will shall require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. If As a Party entitled condition to indemnification hereunder the liability of the other party hereunder, the claiming parting (“Claiming Party”) shall notify the "Indemnified other party (“Other Party") becomes aware ”), in writing, of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against claim (“Claim”) covered by this Assignment within a reasonable time after the Indemnified Party assertion thereof by any a third party (each an "Action"), against Claiming Party. In the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written event of such a notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied a Claim by copies of all relevant pleadingsClaiming Party to Other Party, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Other Party will shall have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice receipt thereof in which to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in undertake the defense of such Actionthe Claim on behalf of itself and Claiming Party. If the Indemnifying Other Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not so undertakes to defend said Claim on behalf of itself and Claiming Party, it shall retain and pay counsel to conduct such Action, defense. Such counsel shall be subject to the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any approval of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Claiming Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent which approval shall not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Claiming Party may employ its own counsel to work with Other Party as counsel in connection with the defense of said Claim, but Claiming Party shall pay all fees and disbursements of said counsel. Other Party may settle the Claim, without the consent of Claiming Party, to the extent the settlement does not bind Claiming Party or impose any obligation on Claiming Party. If Claiming Party would have any liability for the payment and/or performance of any settlement, Claiming Party’s written consent thereto must be obtained by Other Party in order for said settlement to be binding upon Claiming Party. If Other Party refuses or fails to so undertake to defend the Claim, Claiming Party may defend the same on its own behalf, may retain and pay counsel to conduct such defense and may settle the Claim, without the consent of Other Party. Other Party shall then reimburse Claiming Party (a) for all reasonable costs, including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by Claiming Party in connection with said defense and/or any such settlement and (b) for all sums paid pursuant to any judgment, including interest, against Claiming Party in connection therewith or any such settlement.

Claims. If No Party will be liable for any claim for indemnification under this Section 9.2 unless written notice of a claim for indemnification is promptly delivered by the Party entitled to seeking indemnification hereunder (the "“Indemnified Party"Person”) becomes aware to the Party from whom indemnification is sought (the “Indemnifying Person”) prior to the expiration of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claimthe applicable survival period, actionif any, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against set forth in Section 9.1 (a “Third Party Claim”)); provided that no delay on the part of the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), in notifying the Indemnified Indemnifying Party will give relieve the other Indemnifying Party (from any obligation hereunder except to the "extent that the Indemnifying Party"Party is prejudiced thereby. All notices given pursuant to this Section 9.2(d) prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide describe with reasonable specificity the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party’s claim for indemnification. The Indemnifying Upon receipt of notice of a Third Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day periodClaim, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated entitled to defend participate therein and, to the Actionextent desired, at to assume the defense thereof with counsel of its own expense, and by choice; provided that such counsel is reasonably satisfactory acceptable to the Indemnified Party. The However, the Indemnified Party will cooperatemay continue to participate in (but not control) such defense at its own cost and expense, at which costs and expenses shall not be subject to the expense indemnification provisions in this Article IX unless (i) the Indemnifying Party does not actually assume the defense thereof in a commercially reasonable manner following notice of such election or (ii) counsel for the Indemnified Party has reasonably determined that a conflict could result from having the same counsel represent the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party, with . If the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in does not assume the defense and of such Third Party Claim, the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in undertake the defense of such Action. If Third Party Claim, by counsel or other representatives of its own choosing (subject to the right of the Indemnifying Party responds within to assume the required ten (10) day period and elects defense of or opposition to such Third Party Claim at any time prior to settlement, compromise or final determination thereof). Whether or not the Indemnifying Person chooses to defend or prosecute any such Actionclaim, the Indemnified Party will be freesuit, without prejudice to any action or proceeding, all of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel parties hereto shall cooperate in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedprosecution thereof.

Claims. If a Party entitled to (a) Any party seeking indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified PartyINDEMNIFIED PARTY") becomes aware shall promptly notify the party hereto obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the "INDEMNIFYING PARTY") of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigationproceeding, arbitration demand or other breach (a "CLAIM") with respect to which the Indemnified Party claims indemnification hereunder, provided that failure of the Indemnified Party to give such notice shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this ARTICLE 12 except to the extent, if at all, that such Indemnifying Party shall have been prejudiced thereby. If such Claim relates to any action, suit, proceeding or demand instituted against the Indemnified Party by any a third party (each an a "ActionTHIRD PARTY CLAIM"), upon receipt of such notice from the Indemnified Party the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to participate in the defense of such Third Party Claim, and if and only if each of the following conditions is satisfied, the Indemnifying Party may assume the defense of such Third Party Claim, and in the case of such an assumption the Indemnifying Party shall have the authority to negotiate, compromise and settle such Third Party Claim: (i) the Indemnifying Party confirms in writing that it is obligated hereunder to indemnify the Indemnified Party with respect to such Third Party Claim; and (ii) there is no conflict of interest which would make separate representation by the Indemnified Party's own counsel advisable. The Indemnified Party shall retain the right to employ its own counsel and to participate in the defense of any Third Party Claim, the defense of which has been assumed by the Indemnifying Party pursuant hereto, but the Indemnified Party shall bear and shall be solely responsible for its own costs and expenses in connection with such participation. The Indemnifying Party shall not, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, settle or compromise any claim or consent to the entry of any judgment that does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or the plaintiff to the Indemnified Party a release from all liability in respect of such claim. (b) In the event of any Claim under SECTION 12.1 or 12.2 hereof, the Indemnified Party will give shall advise the other Indemnifying Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession writing of the Indemnified Partyamount and circumstances surrounding such Claim. The With respect to liquidated Claims, if within thirty (30) days the Indemnifying Party has not contested such Claim in writing, the Indemnifying Party will have a period of pay the full amount thereof within ten (10) days after delivery the expiration of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. If a Party entitled (a) __The persons to whom indemnification is provided hereunder (are referred to herein as the "Indemnified PartyINDEMNIFIED PARTIES" and the persons providing indemnification are referred to as the "INDEMNIFYING PARTIES." (b) becomes aware of __The parties shall cooperate with each other with respect to resolving any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving claim or liability which one party may be obligated to provide indemnification hereunder, including making all reasonable efforts to mitigate or resolve any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration claim or other proceeding against liability. If the Indemnified Party by does not make such efforts, the Indemnifying Party shall not be obligated to provide indemnification for any Damages that could reasonably be expected to have been avoided if such party had made such efforts. (c) __If an Indemnified Party intends to seek indemnification pursuant to this Article VII, such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Indemnifying Party in writing of such claim. The Indemnified Party will provide the Indemnifying Party with prompt notice of any third party claim in respect of which indemnification is sought. The failure to provide either such notice (each an "Action"PROVIDED that it is given within the survival period provided for in Section 7.1) will not affect any rights hereunder except to the extent the Indemnifying Party is materially prejudiced thereby. Any such notice shall set forth in reasonable detail the facts, circumstances and basis of the claim. (d) __Any obligation of any Shareholder Party to indemnify the Buyer Group (other than on account of any inaccuracy or breach of any representation or warranty contained in Sections 2.1(a), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party"2.2(a), 2.3(c) prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will and 2.5(a)) shall be satisfied (i) provide first, in cash, from the basis on which indemnification is being asserted Escrow Holdback Account, and the Shareholder Party Representatives and the Parent shall execute joint written instructions to the Escrow Agent directing the Escrow Agent to make payment to the Surviving Corporation or the appropriate member of the Buyer Group and (ii) second, in cash, from the Shareholder Parties liable therefor by payment to the Surviving Corporation or the appropriate member of the Buyer Group. Any obligation of any Shareholder Party to indemnify the Buyer Group on account of any inaccuracy or breach of any representation or warranty contained in Section 2.1(a), 2.2(a), 2.3(c) or 2.5(a) shall be accompanied satisfied, in cash, from the Shareholder Party or the Shareholder Parties liable therefor. (e) __If such claim involves a claim by copies a third party (other than with respect to Taxes) (a "THIRD PARTY CLAIM") against the Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party may assume, through counsel of all relevant pleadingsits own choosing and at its own expense, demandsthe settlement or defense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith (including by furnishing such information as the Indemnifying Party may reasonably request); PROVIDED, that the Indemnified Party may participate in such defense through counsel chosen by it, at its own expense; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the Indemnifying Parties shall not have the right to assume the defense of any Third Party Claim, notwithstanding the giving of such written acknowledgment, if (i) the claim seeks only an injunction or other papers related equitable relief, (ii) the Indemnified Parties shall have been advised by counsel that there are one or more legal or equitable defenses available to them which are different from or in addition to those available to the Action and Indemnifying Parties, and, in the possession reasonable opinion of the Indemnified Parties, counsel for the Indemnifying Parties could not adequately represent the interests of the Indemnified Parties because such interests could be in conflict with those of the Indemnifying Parties, (iii) such action or proceeding involves, or could have a material effect on, any material matter beyond the scope of the indemnification obligation of the Indemnifying Parties or (iv) the Indemnifying Parties shall not have assumed the defense of the Third Party Claim in a timely fashion; PROVIDED, FURTHER, HOWEVER, that the Indemnifying Parties shall nonetheless be permitted to participate in (but not control) the defense of such Third Party Claim through counsel of their choosing, at their own expense. The Indemnified Party shall not pay or settle, or admit any liability with respect to, any claim without the Indemnifying Party's prior written consent, unless the Indemnifying Party is contesting a claim pursuant to the terms hereof but is failing to do so in good faith. The Indemnifying Party will have a period not settle any claim without the Indemnified Party's prior written consent if such settlement would materially restrict the operation of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respondthe Business. If the Indemnifying Party elects is not contesting such claim in good faith, then the Indemnified Party may, upon at least 10 days' notice to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend (unless the ActionIndemnifying Party shall assume such settlement or defense within such 10 day period), at conduct and control, through counsel of its own expense, choosing and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the settlement or defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fullythereof, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have shall cooperate with it in connection therewith. The failure of the right Indemnified Party to participate fullyin, at its own expense, in conduct or control such defense shall not relieve the defense Indemnifying Party of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties any obligation it may have hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder any third party shall notify any party hereto (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of with respect to any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving which may give rise to a claim for indemnification against any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party hereto (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written under this Section 7, then the Indemnified Party shall notify that Indemnifying Party thereof promptly; provided, however, that, no delay on the part of the Indemnified Party in notifying the Indemnifying Party shall relieve the Indemnifying Party from any liability or obligation hereunder unless (and then solely to the extent) the Indemnifying Party thereby is damaged. In the event within THIRTY (30) days of receipt of notice of such Action. Such notice will a claim from the Indemnified Party the Indemnifying Party notifies the Indemnified Party, that (i) provide the basis on which indemnification Indemnifying Party is being asserted assuming the defense thereof and (ii) be accompanied by copies the Indemnifying Party is obligated hereunder to indemnify the Indemnified Party with respect to such claim, then (A) the Indemnifying Party may defend the Indemnified Party against the matter with counsel of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related its choice satisfactory to the Action Indemnified Party and (B) the Indemnified Party may retain separate co-counsel subject to direction of Counsel of Indemnifying Party at its sole cost and expense (except that the Indemnifying Party will be responsible for the fees and expenses of the separate co-counsel to the extent the Indemnified Party concludes that the counsel the Indemnifying Party has selected has a conflict of interest), (C) the Indemnified Party will not consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement with respect to the matter without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party (not to be withheld unreasonably) and (D) the Indemnifying Party will not consent to the entry of any judgment with respect to the matter, or enter into any settlement which does not include a provision whereby the plaintiff or claimant in the possession matter releases the Indemnified Party from all liability with respect thereto, without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. The In the event the Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten fails to notify the Indemnified Party within THIRTY (1030) days after delivery receiving notice of such notice to respond. If a claim from the Indemnified Party THAT the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in is assuming the defense and thereof, however, THEN the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fullymay defend against, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Actionor enter into any settlement with respect to, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to matter in any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedmanner it may deem appropriate.

Claims. (a) If a an Indemnified Party entitled intends to seek indemnification hereunder (pursuant to this Article VII, such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the "Indemnifying Party in writing of such claim. The Indemnified Party") becomes aware Party will provide the Indemnifying Party with prompt notice of any matter it believes third party claim in respect of which indemnification is indemnifiable sought. The failure to provide either such notice will not affect any rights hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding except to the extent the Indemnifying Party is materially prejudiced thereby. (b) If such claim involves a claim by a third party against the Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party may, within ten days after receipt of such notice and upon notice to the Indemnified Party, assume, through counsel of its own choosing and at its own expense, the settlement or defense thereof, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith, provided, that the Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by it. If the Indemnified Party reasonably determines that representation by the Indemnifying Party's counsel of both the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party may present such counsel with a conflict of interest, then the Indemnifying Party shall pay the reasonable fees and expenses of the Indemnified Party's counsel. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 7.4 to the contrary, the Indemnifying Party may not, without the consent of the Indemnified Party, settle or compromise any third party (each an "Action")action or consent to the entry of any judgment, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. So long as the Indemnifying Party is contesting any such claim in good faith, the Indemnified Party will give shall not pay or settle any such claim without the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of 's consent, such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) consent not to be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respondunreasonably withheld. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or is not contesting such claim in good faith (including if it does not respond notify the Indemnified Party of its assumption of the defense of such claim within the requisite ten (10) day periodperiod set forth above), then the Indemnifying Indemnified Party will be obligated to defend the Actionmay conduct and control, at through counsel of its own expense, choosing and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the settlement or defense thereof, and the Indemnifying Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith. The failure of the Indemnified Party to participate in, conduct or control such defense shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of any obligation it may have hereunder. (c) If a firm written offer is made by the third party to settle a third party claim referred to in (b) above and its counsel in the defense Indemnifying Party proposes to accept such settlement and the Indemnified Party will have refuses to consent to such settlement, then, provided that such proposed settlement (x) includes a full and unconditional release of the right to participate fullyIndemnified Party and (y) does not provide for anything other than the payment of money damages, at its own expense(i) the Indemnifying Party shall be excused from, in and the Indemnified Party shall be solely responsible for, all further defense of such Action. If third party claim, (ii) the maximum liability of the Indemnifying Party responds within relating to such third party claim shall be the required ten amount of the proposed settlement, and other amounts for which the Indemnified Party would be entitled to prior to the rejection of the proposed settlement, if the amount thereafter recovered from the Indemnified Party on such third party claim is greater than the amount of the proposed settlement and (10iii) day period and elects not to defend the Indemnified Party shall pay all attorneys' fees incurred after the rejection of such Actionsettlement by the Indemnified Party, but if the amount thereafter recovered by such third party from the Indemnified Party is less than the amount of the proposed settlement, the Indemnified Party will shall be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with for such attorneys' fees up to a maximum amount equal to the Indemnified Party and its counsel in difference between the defense against amount recovered by such Action third party and the Indemnifying Party will have amount of the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedproposed settlement.

Claims. If a Party entitled to (a) Any party seeking indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party shall within five (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give 5) business days notify the other Party party ----------- ----- hereto obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written ------------ ----- of any action, suit, proceeding, demand or breach (a "Claim") with respect to ----- which the Indemnified Party claims indemnification hereunder, provided that -------- failure of the Indemnified Party to give such notice shall not relieve any Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this Article 13 except to the extent, if at all, that such Indemnifying Party shall have been prejudiced thereby. If such Claim relates to any action, suit, proceeding or demand instituted against the Indemnified Party by a third party (a "Third Party ----- ----- Claim"), upon receipt of such Action. Such notice will from the Indemnified Party, the ----- Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to participate in the defense of such Third Party Claim, and if and only if each of the following conditions is satisfied, the Indemnifying Party may assume the defense of such Third Party Claim, and in the case of such an assumption the Indemnifying Party shall have the authority to negotiate, compromise and settle such Third Party Claim: (i) provide the basis on which indemnification Indemnifying Party confirms to the Indemnified Party in writing that it is being asserted and willing to assume the defense of such Third Party Claim in accordance with this Article 13; and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadingsthe Indemnified Party does not give the Indemnifying Party written notice that it has determined, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession exercise of its reasonable discretion, that a conflict of interest makes separate representation by the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond's own counsel advisable. If the Indemnifying Party elects has so elected to defend assume the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day perioddefense of any such Third Party Claim, such defense shall be conducted by counsel chosen by the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the ActionParty, at its own expense, and by provided that such counsel is reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have shall retain the right to participate fully, at employ its own expense, counsel and to participate in the defense of any Third Party Claim, the defense of which has been assumed by the Indemnifying Party pursuant hereto, but the Indemnified Party shall bear and shall be solely responsible for its own costs and expenses in connection with such Actionparticipation. (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 13.5, (i) no Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to settle any Third Party Claim without the Indemnified Party's prior written consent unless as part of such settlement the Indemnified Party is released in writing from all liability with respect to such Third Party Claim and (ii) no Indemnified Party shall be entitled to settle any Third Party Claim without the Indemnifying Party's prior written consent unless as part of such settlement the Indemnifying Party is released in writing from all liability with respect to such Third Party Claim. (c) In the event any Indemnified Party shall have a claim for indemnification hereunder that does not involve a Third-Party Claim, the Indemnified Party shall promptly send notice of such Claim to the Indemnifying Party; provided that failure to give such notice shall not relieve any Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this Article 13 except to the extent, if at all, that such Indemnifying Party shall have been prejudiced thereby. If the Indemnifying Party responds does not respond to such notice within 30 days after receipt thereof, it shall be deemed to have disputed the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend validity of such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Actionclaim. In such case, If the Indemnifying Party will cooperatedisputes or is deemed to have disputed such Claim, at its own expense, with such dispute shall be resolved by agreement of the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action Buyer and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, Sellers or in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedaccordance with Section 16.13.

Claims. If The Contractor shall where it is obliged to effect insurance under this clause not bring any claim or action against the Authority (or any Authority Related Party) in respect of any loss or damage in circumstances where (a) the Authority and its employees and agents were acting properly in the course of such employment or agency; and (b) the Contractor is able to recover such loss or damage under such insurance (or where it would have been able to recover such loss had it been complying with its obligations under this Contract) provided that, to avoid doubt, this sub-clause shall not by itself prevent the Contractor from claiming against the Authority (or any Authority Related Party) to the extent such loss or damage exceeds the maximum level of such insurance required by this Agreement. Reinstatement and Change of Requirement after Insured Event Where a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder claim is made or proceeds of insurance are received or are receivable under any physical damage policy in respect of a single event (or a series of related events) in respect of a Facility (the "Indemnified PartyRelevant Incident") becomes aware in an amount in excess of any matter £100,000 (one hundred thousand pounds) (indexed) then the Authority shall, within twenty (20) Business Days, notify the Contractor if it believes wants the Agreement to continue and the parties shall co-operate to agree a re-instatement plan, or the Authority shall within twenty (20) Business Days notify the Contractor that the Agreement will terminate or partially terminate in relation to the affected Facility (as the Authority may determine) and clauses 30 and 32 shall apply. Uninsurable Risks Nothing in Clause 35 or this Clause 36 shall oblige the Contractor to take out insurance in respect of a risk which is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claimUninsurable save where the predominant cause of the risk being Uninsurable is an acts(s) or omission(s) of the Contractor or a Contractor Related Party. Risks Become Uninsurable If a risk usually covered by material damage, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party liability, business interruption (but excluding loss of profits) or statutory insurances, in each an "Action")case required under this Agreement, becomes Uninsurable then: the Contractor shall notify the Authorised Officer within five (5) Business Days of the risk becoming Uninsurable; and if both parties agree, or it is determined in accordance with the Dispute Resolution Procedure, that the risk is Uninsurable and that: the risk being Uninsurable is not caused by the actions, breaches, omissions or defaults of the Contractor or a Sub-Contractor of the Contractor; and in respect of the risks specified in Clause 36.2 above, the Indemnified Party will give Contractor has demonstrated to the other Party Authority that the Contractor and a prudent board of directors of a company operating the same or substantially similar businesses in the United Kingdom to that operated by the Contractor would in similar circumstances (in the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice absence of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (iitype of relief envisaged by this clause) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action acting reasonably and in the possession best interests of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have company if they resolved to cease to operate such businesses as a period result of ten that risk becoming Uninsurable, taking into account inter alia (10and without limitation) days after delivery the likelihood of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does uninsurable risk occurring (if it has not respond within the requisite ten (10already occurred) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, financial consequences for such company if such uninsurable risk did occur (or has occurred) and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense other mitigants against such Action and consequences which may be available to such company, then the Indemnifying Party will have parties shall meet to discuss the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in means by which the defense risk should be managed or shared (including considering the issue of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedself-insurance by any party.

Claims. If a Party entitled to (a) Any party seeking indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified INDEMNIFIED PARTY") shall promptly notify the party hereto obligated to provide indemnification hereunder (the "INDEMNIFYING Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving Claim with respect to which the Indemnified Party seeks indemnification hereunder, provided that failure of the Indemnified Party to give such notice shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this Article 8 except to the extent, if at all, that such Indemnifying Party shall have been prejudiced thereby. If such Claim relates to any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration proceeding or other proceeding demand instituted against the Indemnified Party by any a third party (each an a "ActionTHIRD PARTY CLAIM"), upon receipt of such notice from the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will shall be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right entitled to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If Third Party Claim, and if and only if each of the following conditions is satisfied, the Indemnifying Party responds within may assume the required ten defense of such Third Party Claim, and in the case of such an assumption the Indemnifying Party shall have the authority to negotiate, compromise and settle such Third Party Claim: (10i) day period the Indemnifying Party confirms in writing that it is obligated hereunder to indemnify the Indemnified Party with respect to such Third Party Claim; and elects (ii) there is no conflict of interest which would make separate representation by the Indemnified Party's own counsel advisable. The Indemnified Party shall retain the right to employ its own counsel and to participate in the defense of any Third Party Claim, the defense of which has been assumed by the Indemnifying Party pursuant hereto, but the Indemnified Party shall bear and shall be solely responsible for its own costs and expenses in connection with such participation. The Indemnifying Party shall not, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, settle or compromise any claim or consent to the entry of any judgment that (i) does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or the plaintiff to defend the Indemnified Party a release from all liability in respect of such Actionclaim or (ii) impose any obligation on the Indemnified Party. (b) In the event of any Indemnification Claim under Section 8.1 or 8.2 hereof, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, shall fully advise the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, in writing of the amount and circumstances surrounding such Indemnification Claim and cooperate fully with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedIndemnification Claim.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration action or other proceeding of any kind alleging Liability is instituted or threatened by a third party against either party to this Agreement (the “Indemnified Party”) in respect of which indemnity is sought against the Indemnified Party by any third other party (each an "Action")the “Indemnifying Party”) under this Article 8, the Indemnified Party will give shall promptly notify the other Indemnifying Party thereof in writing; provided that any failure of the Indemnified Party to notify the Indemnifying Party of such claim, action or proceeding shall relieve the Indemnifying Party from its obligations under this Article 8 solely to the extent that such delay in notification prejudices the Indemnifying Party’s defense of such claim, action or proceeding. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to direct the defense of such action on behalf of the Indemnified Party unless, in the opinion of counsel to the Indemnified Party, there may be defenses available to the Indemnified Party which are unique to or different from those available to the Indemnifying Party (in which case the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice Party shall not have the right to direct the defense of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis action on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession behalf of the Indemnified Party). The Indemnified Party may participate in any such action by counsel of its own choice, at its own expense. The Indemnified Party and its Representatives shall, at the Indemnifying Party’s sole cost, provide the Indemnifying Party with such assistance as the Indemnifying Party may reasonably request in order to investigate and defend against any claim, action or proceeding in respect of which indemnity is sought hereunder. The Indemnifying Party shall not, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, settle or compromise any claim or cause of action, or permit a default or consent to the entry of any judgment in respect thereof, unless such settlement, compromise, or consent includes the giving by the claimant to the Indemnified Party of an unconditional and irrevocable release from all liability in respect of such claim. The Indemnifying Party will have a period not be liable hereunder for any settlement of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and any Liability by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of without the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the ’s prior written consent, which consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent shall not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld.

Claims. (a) If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the an Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action")intends to seek indemnification pursuant to this Article V, the such Indemnified Party will give shall promptly notify ICT, B/G or the other Party Partner, as the case may be (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice ), in writing of such Actionclaim describing such claim in reasonable detail; provided, however, that the failure to provide such -------- ------- notice shall not affect the obligations of the Indemnifying Party unless it is actually prejudiced thereby, subject, however, to the time periods specified in Section 5.1 hereof. Such In the event that such claim involves a claim by a third party against the Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party shall have 30 days after receipt of such notice to decide whether it will (i) provide undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and at its own expense, the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demandssettlement or defense thereof, and other papers related to if it so decides, the Action Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith; provided, however, that the -------- ------- Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by it; and in provided, further, however, that the possession fees and expenses of such -------- ------- ------- counsel shall be borne by the Indemnified Party. The decision by an Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery to undertake the defense or settlement of such notice claim shall be conclusive evidence of its concurrence that any Indemnified Party involved in such claim is entitled to respondindemnification hereunder with respect to such claim. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 5.3(a) to the contrary, the Indemnifying Party may, without the consent of the Indemnified Party, settle or compromise any action or consent to the entry of any judgment which includes as an unconditional term thereof the delivery by the claimant or plaintiff to the Indemnified Party of a duly executed written release of the Indemnified Party from all liability in respect of such action, which release shall be reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to counsel for the Indemnified Party; provided, however, that the Indemnifying Party shall not, without the written -------- ------- consent of the Indemnified Party, settle or compromise any action in any manner that, in the reasonable judgment of the Indemnified Party or its counsel, would materially and ad- versely affect the Indemnified Party, other than as a result of money damages or other money payments. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and notify the Indemnified Party will have within 30 days after the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any receipt of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to compromise or defend (and control undertake the defense of) such Action. In such casethereof, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will shall have the right to participate fullycontest, at its own expensesettle or compromise the claim but shall not thereby waive any right to indemnity therefor pursuant to this Agreement. So long as the Indemnifying Party is contesting any such claim in good faith, the Indemnified Party shall not pay or settle any such claim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to pay or settle any such claim; provided, however, that so long as the Indemnifying -------- ------- Party is contesting such claim in good faith, any such settlement shall include as an unconditional term thereof the defense delivery by the claimant or plaintiff to the Indemnifying Party of a duly executed written release of the Indemnifying Party from all liability in respect of such Action. Any compromise action; and provided, further, -------- ------- however, that in such event it shall waive any right to indemnity therefor by ------- the Indemnifying Party; and provided, further, however, that the Indemnified -------- ------- ------- Party shall provide the Indemnifying Party reasonable advance notice of any proposed settlement or settlement of an Action will require payment and shall not pay or settle any claim if the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedIndemnifying Party shall reasonably object.

Claims. If (a) The Parties intend that all indemnification claims be made as promptly as reasonably practicable by the indemnified party. Whenever any claim shall arise for indemnification hereunder, the indemnified party shall promptly notify the indemnifying party of the claim in writing and, when known, the facts constituting the basis for such claim (including a copy of such claim if such claim is a Third Party entitled Claim and is in writing). With respect to indemnification hereunder claims made by third parties (the "Indemnified Party"including a Tax Claim) becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim(each, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified a “Third Party by any third party (each an "Action"Claim”), the Indemnified Party will give indemnifying party shall be entitled to assume control of the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice defense of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified indemnified party so long as the Third Party will cooperateClaim, at if adversely determined, would not be reasonably likely to materially adversely affect Buyer’s relationships with any customer, employee, landlord or financing source; provided, however, that: (i) the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right indemnified party shall be entitled to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period claim and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, employ counsel at its own expenseexpense to assist in the handling of such claim unless representation of the indemnified party’s interests by the indemnifying party’s counsel would involve an actual conflict of interest, in which case the indemnifying party shall pay the expenses of the indemnified party’s counsel; (ii) without the indemnified party’s written consent, the indemnifying party shall not consent to the entry of any Order or enter into any settlement that (A) does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by each claimant or plaintiff to the indemnified party a release from all Liability in respect of such claim, (B) would restrict the future activity or conduct of the indemnified party or any of its Affiliates, (C) includes a finding or admission of a violation of Law or violation of the rights of any Person by the indemnified party or any of its representatives or Affiliates, (D) includes a finding or admission that would have an adverse effect on other claims made or threatened against the indemnified party or any of its Affiliates or (E) imposes any monetary liability on the indemnified party that will not be promptly paid or reimbursed by the indemnifying party; and (iii) if the indemnifying party does not assume control of the defense of such claim in accordance with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in foregoing provisions within ten days after receipt of notice of the claim, if it has assumed the defense against or the indemnifying party fails to adequately defend such Action and claim, or the Indemnifying Party will claim is not a claim as to which the indemnifying party is entitled to assume the defense thereof, then the indemnified party shall have the right to participate fullydefend such claim in such manner as it may deem appropriate at the cost and expense of the indemnifying party, and the indemnifying party will promptly reimburse the indemnified party for such cost and expense (which cost and expense shall not be included as Damages solely for purposes of calculating whether the limitations on indemnification set forth in Section 5.3(b) has been met). (b) The Parties agree to cooperate in defending Third Party Claims and the indemnified party shall provide such reasonable cooperation (at the indemnifying party’s sole cost and expense) and such reasonable access to its own expense, books and records as the indemnifying party shall reasonably request with respect to any matter for which indemnification is sought hereunder; and the Parties agree to cooperate with each other in order to ensure the proper and adequate defense thereof. The Party in charge of the defense of such Actiona Third Party Claim shall keep the other Parties fully apprised at all times as to the status of the defense or any settlement negotiations with respect thereto. Any compromise Notwithstanding the foregoing, the indemnified party and the indemnifying party shall use their commercially reasonable efforts to avoid production of confidential information relating to Seller, Buyer, or settlement the Business, including information relating to financial statements, clients, customers, potential clients or customers, employees, suppliers, equipment, designs, drawings, programs, strategies, analyses, profit margins, sales, methods of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties operation, plans, products, technologies, materials, trade secrets, strategies, prospects or other proprietary information (consistent with applicable Law), and to cause all communications among employees, counsel and others representing any party to a Third Party Claim to be made so as to preserve any applicable attorney-client or work-product privileges. (c) With regard to Third Party Claims for which indemnification is payable hereunder, such consent indemnification shall be paid by the indemnifying party upon the earlier to occur of: (i) the entry of an Order against the indemnified party and the expiration of any applicable appeal period, or if earlier, ten days prior to the date that the judgment creditor has the right to execute the Order; (ii) the entry of a final determination (to which no timely appeal has been taken) against the indemnified party; or (iii) a settlement of the claim agreed to by the indemnifying party. (d) With regard to claims for which indemnification may be payable hereunder which do not involve a Third Party Claim, the indemnified party shall notify the indemnifying party of such claim, specifying the nature of such claim and the amount or the estimated amount thereof to the extent then reasonably feasible. If the indemnifying party either accepts such claim or does not notify the indemnified party within 30 days after the date of receipt of the claim notice that the indemnifying party disputes such claim, with a reasonably detailed statement of the basis of such position, the amount of such claim shall be unreasonably withheld or delayedconclusively deemed a Liability of the indemnifying party hereunder and such indemnification claim shall be paid promptly by the indemnifying party.

Claims. If (i) An Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying Party written notice (a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party"“Claim Notice”) becomes aware of any matter it believes (including a Third Party Claim) that an Indemnified Party has determined in good faith has given or could give rise to a right of indemnification under this Agreement, stating the amount of the Loss, if known (the “Claimed Amount”), and the method of computation thereof, and containing a reference to the provisions of this Agreement in respect of which such right of indemnification is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration claimed or other proceeding against arises. Failure of the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action")to give a Claim Notice will not relieve the Indemnifying Party from its indemnification obligations hereunder, except to the Indemnified extent that the Indemnifying Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and actually prejudiced thereby. (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten Within thirty (1030) days after delivery of a Claim Notice and subject to Section 9.03(b)(iii), the Indemnifying Party will deliver to the Indemnified Party a written response (the “Response”) in which the Indemnifying Party will: (A) agree that the Indemnified Party is entitled to receive all of the Claimed Amount and, within five (5) Business Days of the Indemnified Party’s receipt of the Response, the Indemnifying Party will pay the Claimed Amount to the Indemnified Party by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the bank account to be designated by such Indemnified Party in a written notice at least three (3) Business Days before such payment; (B) agree that the Indemnified Party is entitled to respondreceive part, but not all, of the Claimed Amount (such portion, the “Agreed Portion”) and, within five (5) Business Days of the Indemnified Party’s receipt of the Response, the Indemnifying Party will pay the Agreed Portion to the Indemnified Party by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the bank account to be designated by such Indemnified Party in a written notice at least three (3) Business Days before such payment; or (C) dispute that the Indemnified Party is entitled to receive any of the Claimed Amount. If no Response or Claim Dispute Notice is delivered by the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnified Party within such thirty (30)-day period, then the Indemnifying Party shall be deemed to have agreed upon the Indemnified Party’s right to receive the Claimed Amount. (iii) If the Indemnifying Party in good faith objects to any claim made by Indemnified Party in any Claim Notice, then the Indemnifying Party shall deliver a written notice (a “Claim Dispute Notice”) to the Indemnified Party during the thirty (30)-day period commencing upon receipt by the Indemnifying Party of the Claim Notice. The Claim Dispute Notice shall set forth in reasonable detail the principal basis for the dispute of any claim made by the Indemnified Party in the Claim Notice. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within deliver a Claim Dispute Notice to the requisite ten Indemnified Party prior to the expiration of such thirty (10) day 30)-day period, then (A) each claim for indemnification set forth in such Claim Notice shall be deemed to have been conclusively determined in Indemnified Party’s favor for purposes of this Article IX on the terms set forth in the Claim Notice and (B) the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend shall, within five (5) Business Days following the Actionexpiration of such thirty (30)-day period, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory deliver payment of the full Claimed Amount to the Indemnified Party. The Party by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the bank account to be designated by the Indemnified Party will cooperate, in a written notice at the expense of least three (3) Business Days before such payment in accordance with this Section 9.03. (iv) If the Indemnifying PartyParty delivers a Claim Dispute Notice, then the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party shall attempt in good faith to resolve any such objections raised by the Indemnifying Party in such Claim Dispute Notice. If Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party agree to a resolution of such objection, then a memorandum setting forth the matters conclusively determined and stipulating the amount owed to such Indemnified Party (the “Stipulated Amount”), by the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party shall be prepared and signed by both parties and the Indemnifying Party shall deliver payment by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the bank account to be designated by the Indemnified Party in accordance with the terms of such memorandum. (v) In the event that the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right are unable to participate fullyreach an agreement in accordance with this Section 9.03, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party dispute will be freegoverned by a Proceeding subject to the terms of Section 11.10, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (Section 11.11 and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedSection 11.12.

Claims. If a (a) A Party entitled (hereinafter referred to indemnification hereunder as the “Indemnifying Party”) indemnifying another party or parties (hereinafter referred to as the "“Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim”), actionpursuant to this Agreement, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against shall indemnify and hold the Indemnified Party by harmless against any third party and all actions, suits, proceedings, demands, claims, assessments, costs, judgments, legal and other expenses incidental to any of the foregoing (each an "Action"hereinafter referred to as a “Claim”). In the event a Claim is made upon the Indemnified Party, the Indemnified Party will shall promptly give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide Claim to the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demandsIndemnifying Party, and other papers related shall promptly deliver to such Indemnifying Party all information and written material available to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of relating to such notice to respondClaim. If such Claim is first made upon the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day periodParty, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated shall promptly give notice of such Claim to the Indemnified Party. (b) The Indemnified Party will, if notified of the Indemnifying Party’s election to do so within fifteen (15) days of the date of notice of a Claim, permit the Indemnifying Party to defend in the Actionname of the Indemnified Party any Claim in any appropriate administrative or judicial proceedings and take whatever actions may be reasonably requested of the Indemnified Party to permit the Indemnifying Party to make such defense and obtain an adjudication of such Claim on the merits, at its own expenseincluding the signing of pleadings and other documents, and by if necessary; provided that the Indemnifying Party shall defend the Claim with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Party and provide the Indemnified Party will cooperatewith evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party that the Indemnifying Party can satisfy the Claim if it is upheld. In addition to the liability for the ultimate settlement or judgment, at if any, arising out of such Claim under this Agreement, the expense Indemnifying Party shall be solely responsible for all the expenses incurred in connection with such defense or proceedings, regardless of their outcome. However, the Indemnifying Party shall not be responsible for any expenses, including attorneys fees and costs, incurred by the Indemnified Party to monitor the defense of the Claim by the Indemnifying Party, with . (c) In the event the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in does not accept the defense of such Action. If Claim under the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Actionterms hereof, the Indemnified Party will shall be freeentitled to conduct such defense and settle or compromise such Claim, without prejudice to any and the Indemnifying Party’s indemnification obligation under this Agreement shall be absolute, regardless of the outcome of such Claim. The Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, at its option, may elect not to compromise or defend (and permit the Indemnifying Party to control the defense of) such Actionagainst a Claim. In such caseIf the Indemnified Party so elects, then the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with shall not be obligated to indemnify the Indemnified Party and its counsel in against any settlements, judgments or other costs or obligations arising thereunder which the defense against Indemnified Party may make or incur relating to such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedClaim.

Claims. If a Party entitled All claims for indemnification pursuant to this ARTICLE IX shall be asserted and resolved as follows: (a) any party claiming indemnification hereunder pursuant to this ARTICLE IX (an "INDEMNIFIED PARTY") shall promptly (and, in any event at least ten days prior to the due date for any responsive pleadings, filings or other documents) (i) notify the party for whom indemnification is sought (the "Indemnified PartyINDEMNIFYING PARTY") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration third -party claim or other proceeding claims asserted against the Indemnified Party by (a "THIRD PARTY CLAIM") that could give rise to a right of indemnification pursuant to this ARTICLE IX and (ii) transmit to the Indemnifying Party a written notice ("CLAIM NOTICE") describing in reasonable detail the nature of the Third Party Claim, a copy of all papers served with respect to such claim (if any), an estimate of the amount of Damages attributable to the Third Party Claim and the basis of the Indemnified Party's request for indemnification under this Agreement. The failure to promptly deliver a Claim Notice shall not relieve any third party Indemnifying Party of its obligations to any Indemnified Party with respect to the related Third Party Claim except to the extent that the resulting delay is materially prejudicial to the defense of such claim. Within 30 days after receipt of any Claim Notice (each an the "ActionELECTION PERIOD"), the Indemnifying Party shall notify the Indemnified Party will give (x) whether the other Indemnifying Party disputes its potential liability to the Indemnified Party under this ARTICLE IX with respect to such Third Party Claim and (y) whether the "Indemnifying Party desires, at the sole cost and expense of such Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of defend the Indemnified Party. The Party against such Third Party Claim; (b) If the Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If notifies the Indemnified Party within the Election Period that the Indemnifying Party elects to defend assume the Action defense of the Third Party Claim, then the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend, at its sole cost and expense, with counsel reasonably acceptable to such Indemnified Party, such Third Party Claim by all appropriate proceedings, which proceedings shall be prosecuted diligently by the Indemnifying Party to a final conclusion or does not respond within settled at the requisite ten (10discretion of the Indemnifying Party in accordance with this SECTION 9.3(b). Except as set forth in SECTION 9.3(f) day periodhereof, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Actionshall have full control of such defense and proceedings, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Partyincluding any compromise or settlement thereof. The Indemnified Party will cooperateis hereby authorized, at the sole cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party (but only if the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder), to file, during the Election Period, any motion, answer or other pleadings that the Indemnified Party shall deem necessary or appropriate to protect its interests or those of the Indemnifying Party and not prejudicial to the Indemnifying Party. If requested by the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party agrees, at the sole cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, to cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and their counsel in contesting any Third Party Claim that the Indemnifying Party elects to contest, including, without limitation, the making of any related counterclaim against the Person asserting the Third Party Claim or any cross -complaint against any Person. The Indemnified Party may participate in, but not control, any defense or settlement of any Third Party Claim controlled by the Indemnifying Party pursuant to this SECTION 9.3(b) and shall bear its own costs and expenses with respect to such participation; provided, however, that if the named parties to any such action (including any impleaded parties) include both the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party, and the Indemnified Party has been advised by counsel that there may be one or more legal defenses available to it that are different from or additional to those available to the Indemnifying Party, then the Indemnified Party may employ separate counsel at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, and upon written notification thereof, the Indemnifying Party shall not have the right to assume the defense of such action on behalf of the Indemnified Party; provided further that the Indemnifying Party shall not, in connection with any one such action or separate but substantially similar or related actions in the same jurisdiction arising out of the same general allegations or circumstances, be liable for the reasonable fees and expenses of more than one separate firm of attorneys at any time for the Indemnified Party, which firm shall be designated in writing by the Indemnified Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnifying Party shall be prohibited from confessing or settling any criminal allegations brought against the Indemnified Party without the express written consent of the Indemnified Party. (c) If the Indemnifying Party fails to notify the Indemnified Party within the Election Period that the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Indemnified Party pursuant to SECTION 9.3(b), or if the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Indemnified Party pursuant to SECTION 9.3(b) but fails diligently and promptly to prosecute or settle the Third Party Claim, then the Indemnified Party shall have the right to defend, at the sole cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party (if the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification hereunder), the Third Party Claim by all appropriate proceedings, which proceedings shall be promptly and vigorously prosecuted by the Indemnified Party to a final conclusion or settled. The Indemnified Party shall have full control of such defense and proceedings, provided, however, that the Indemnified Party may not enter into, without the Indemnifying Party's consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, any compromise or settlement of such Third Party Claim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Indemnifying Party has delivered a written notice to the Indemnified Party to the effect that the Indemnifying Party disputes their potential liability to the Indemnified Party under this ARTICLE IX and if such dispute is resolved in favor of the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall not be required to bear the costs and expenses of the Indemnified Party's defense pursuant to this SECTION 9.3 or of the Indemnifying Party's participation therein at the Indemnified Party's request, and the Indemnified Party shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party in full for all reasonable costs and expenses of such litigation. The Indemnifying Party may participate in, but not control, any defense or settlement controlled by the Indemnified Party pursuant to this SECTION 9.3(c), and the Indemnifying Party shall bear its own costs and expenses with respect to such participation; provided, however, that if the named parties to any such action (including any impleaded parties) include both the Indemnifying Party and its the Indemnified Party, and the Indemnifying Party has been advised by counsel in that there may be one or more legal defenses available to it that are different from or additional to those available to the defense Indemnified Party, then the Indemnifying Party may employ separate counsel and upon written notification thereof, the Indemnified Party will shall not have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in assume the defense of such Actionaction on behalf of the Indemnifying Party. (d) In the event any Indemnified Party should have a claim against any Indemnifying Party hereunder that does not involve a Third Party Claim, the Indemnified Party shall transmit to the Indemnifying Party a written notice (the "INDEMNITY NOTICE") describing in reasonable detail the nature of the claim, an estimate of the amount of damages attributable to such claim and the basis of the Indemnified Party's request for indemnification under this Agreement. If the Indemnifying Party responds does not notify the Indemnified Party within thirty (30) days from its receipt of the required Indemnity Notice that the Indemnifying Party disputes such claim, the claim specified by the Indemnified Party in the Indemnity Notice shall be deemed a liability of the Indemnifying Party hereunder. If the Indemnifying Party has timely disputed such claim, as provided above, such dispute shall be resolved by litigation in an appropriate court of competent jurisdiction if the parties do not reach a settlement of such dispute within thirty (30) days after notice of a dispute is given. (e) Payments of all amounts owing by any Indemnifying Party pursuant to this ARTICLE IX relating to a Third Party Claim shall be made within thirty (30) days after the latest of (i) the settlement of such Third Party Claim, (ii) the expiration of the period for appeal of a final adjudication of such Third Party Claim, or (iii) the expiration of the period for appeal of a final adjudication of the Indemnifying Party's liability to the Indemnified Party under this Agreement. Payments of all amounts owing by the Indemnifying Party pursuant to SECTION 9.3(d) shall be made within ten (10) day days after the later of (i) the expiration of the 30 -day Indemnity Notice period or (ii) the expiration of the period for appeal of a final adjudication of the Indemnifying Party's liability to the Indemnified Party under this Agreement. (f) The Indemnifying Party shall provide the Indemnified Party with written notice of any firm offer that is made to settle or compromise a Third Party Claim against an Indemnified Party. If a firm offer is made to settle such a claim solely by the payment of money damages and the Indemnifying Party notifies the Indemnified Party in writing that the Indemnifying Party agrees to such settlement, but the Indemnified Party elects not to defend such Actionaccept and agree to it, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice may continue to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise contest or defend (and control such Third Party Claim and, in such event, the defense of) such Action. In such case, total maximum liability of the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with to indemnify or otherwise reimburse the Indemnified Party hereunder with respect to such a claim shall be limited to and its counsel in shall not exceed the defense against amount of such Action settlement offer, plus reasonable out -of -pocket costs and reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements) to the date of notice that the Indemnifying Party will have desired to accept such settlement. (g) Notwithstanding any provision herein to the right contrary, the obligation of an Indemnifying Party to participate fully, at its own expense, provide indemnification to an Indemnified Party for breach of any representation or warranty shall not take effect unless and until the Damages asserted against or incurred in the defense aggregate and on a collective basis by the Indemnified Parties pursuant to either SECTION 9.1 or 9.2 (as applicable) as a result of such Action. Any compromise a breach or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedbreaches exceeds $15,000.

Claims. If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder In the event that any party (the "Indemnified PartyINDEMNIFIED PARTY") becomes aware of desires to make a claim against any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving other party (the "INDEMNIFYING PARTY," which term includes all such other parties, if more than one) in connection with any claimthird-party litigation, arbitration, action, suit, investigationproceeding, arbitration claim, or other proceeding demand at any time instituted against or made upon the Indemnified Party by any third party for which it may seek indemnification hereunder (each an a "ActionTHIRD-PARTY CLAIM"), the Indemnified Party will promptly notify the Indemnifying Party of such Third-Party Claim; PROVIDED, that failure to give such notice will not relieve the other Indemnifying Party (of its indemnification obligations under this section except to the "extent that the Indemnifying Party is actually prejudiced thereby. Upon receipt of such notice from the Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party by written notice to the Indemnified Party given within 20 days following the Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession 's receipt of the Indemnified Party's notice, will be entitled to assume the defense of the Third-Party Claim, with authority to negotiate, compromise, and settle the Third-Party Claim. The Indemnifying Party will have a period not agree to any settlement of ten (10) days after delivery any Third-Party Claim that does not include an unconditional release of such notice all liability of each Indemnified Party with respect to respondthe Third-Party Claim. If An Indemnified Party will not agree to settle and Third-Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, delayed, or conditioned. The Indemnified Party elects will retain the right to defend employ its own counsel and to participate in the Action defense of any Third-Party Claim, the defense of which has been assumed by the Indemnifying Party, but the Indemnified Party will be responsible for his or does not respond within its own expenses in connection with such participation, except that if the requisite ten (10) day periodIndemnified Party reasonably determines that a conflict of interest make separate representation of the Indemnified Party by separate counsel advisable, then the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend responsible for the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense reasonable cost of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of one such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedseparate counsel.

Claims. If a Each Innovator Indemnified Party entitled to indemnification hereunder and Sandoz Indemnified Party (the "“Indemnified Party"”) becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claim, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will agrees to give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") indemnifying party prompt written notice of any matter upon which such ActionIndemnified Party intends to base a claim for indemnification (an “Indemnity Claim”) under this Article 15. Such notice will (i) provide In the basis on which indemnification event that an Indemnity Claim is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadingsbrought or made against both parties, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party then each party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice the right to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, represented by counsel at its own expense. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that such Indemnity Claim relates solely to causes covered by Section 15.1 hereof, then Innovator will assume full control of the defense of such Indemnity Claim including without limitation the settlement thereof. All expenses of such suit, claim or proceeding, including the settlement and the payment of any damages thereof, will be borne solely by counsel reasonably satisfactory Innovator. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that such Indemnity Claim relates solely to causes covered by Section 15.2 hereof, then Sandoz will assume full control of the defense of such Indemnity Claim including without limitation the settlement thereof. All expenses of such suit, claim or proceeding, including the settlement and the payment of any damages thereof, will be borne solely by Sandoz. If both parties are indemnifying parties with respect to the Indemnified Partysame Indemnity Claim, the parties shall determine by mutual agreement, within twenty (20) days following their receipt of notice of commencement or assertion of such Indemnity Claim (or such lesser period of time as may be required to respond properly to such claim), which party shall assume the lead role in the defense thereof. Should the indemnifying parties be unable to mutually agree on which of them shall assume the lead role in the defense of such Indemnity Claim, both indemnifying parties shall be entitled to participate in such defense through counsel of their respective choosing. The Indemnified Party will cooperatemake available to the indemnifying party and its counsel, at the expense all reasonable times during normal business hours, all books and records of the Indemnifying Partyother party relating to such suit, with claim or proceeding, and each party will render to the Indemnifying Party other party such assistance as it may reasonably require in order to ensure proper and its counsel in adequate defense of any such suit, claim or proceeding. The indemnifying party will obtain the defense and written consent of the Indemnified Party will have the right prior to participate fullysettling, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not ceasing to defend such Action, or otherwise disposing of any Indemnity Claim if as a result thereof the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice would become subject to any injunctive or other equitable relief or the business of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel would be adversely affected in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedany manner whatsoever.

Claims. If a Party claim for Indemnifiable Damages is to be made by a party entitled to indemnification hereunder (against the "Indemnified Party") indemnifying party, the party entitled to such indemnification shall give written notice to the indemnifying party as soon as practical after the party entitled to indemnification becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving fact, condition or event which may give rise to Indemnifiable Damages for which indemnification may be sought under this Section 11. If any claim, lawsuit, proceeding or action is filed against any party entitled to the benefit of indemnity hereunder, written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party as promptly as practicable (and in any event within 15 days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, that the failure of any indemnified party to give the notice required by the preceding clause or sentence shall not affect rights to indemnification hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused by such failure. After such notice, if the indemnifying party shall acknowledge in writing to the indemnified party that the indemnifying party shall be obligated under the terms of its indemnity hereunder in connection with such lawsuit or action, suitthen, except as provided below, the indemnifying party shall be entitled, if it so elects, to take control of the defense and investigation of such lawsuit or action and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, at the indemnifying party's cost, risk and expense provided that the indemnifying party and its counsel shall proceed with diligence and in good faith with respect thereto. The indemnified party shall cooperate (at the indemnifying party's expense) in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party and such attorneys in the investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice trial and defense of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide lawsuit or action and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, however, that the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Actionindemnified party may, at its own expensecost, participate in the investigation, trial and by defense of such lawsuit or action and any appeal arising therefrom and provided, further, that if the indemnifying party shall not have employed counsel to direct the defense of any such action or if any such indemnified party or parties shall have reasonably satisfactory concluded that there may be defenses available to it or them which are different from or additional to those available to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at indemnifying party (in which case the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will indemnifying party shall not have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in direct the defense of such Actionaction on behalf of the indemnified party or parties), legal and other expenses thereafter reasonably incurred by the indemnified party shall be borne by the indemnifying party. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects An indemnified party shall not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice entitled to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, payment under an indemnity hereunder with respect to compromise any action or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement portion of an Action will require action until such action or portion shall have been settled by agreement among the pertinent parties or shall have been finally determined (including any appeals unless by agreement no further appeals are taken) by a court or board of arbitration of competent jurisdiction. No indemnifying party shall be required to pay indemnification hereunder as a result of a settlement or compromise unless the indemnified party shall have given its prior written consent of both Parties hereunderto such settlement or compromise, such which consent shall not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedwithheld.

Claims. All claims for indemnification by a Purchaser Indemnitee pursuant to this Section 7 shall be made as follows: (a) If a Party Purchaser Indemnitee has incurred or suffered Losses for which it is entitled to indemnification hereunder (the "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claimunder this Section 7, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will then such Purchaser Indemnitee shall give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice of such Actionclaim (a "CLAIM NOTICE") to the Company. Such notice will Each Claim Notice shall state the amount of claimed Losses (the "CLAIMED AMOUNT"), if known, and the basis for such claim. (b) Within 30 days after delivery of a Claim Notice, the Company (the "INDEMNIFYING PARTY") shall provide to each Purchaser Indemnitee (the "INDEMNIFIED PARTY"), a written response (the "RESPONSE NOTICE") in which the Indemnifying Party shall: (i) provide agree that all of the basis on which indemnification Claimed Amount is being asserted and owed to the Indemnified Party, (ii) be accompanied by copies agree that part, but not all, of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related the Claimed Amount (the "AGREED AMOUNT") is owed to the Action and in Indemnified Party, or (iii) contest that any of the possession of Claimed Amount is owed to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will may contest the payment of all or a portion of the Claimed Amount only based upon a good faith belief that all or such portion of the Claimed Amount does not constitute Losses for which the Indemnified Party is entitled to indemnification under this Section 7. If no Response Notice is delivered by the Indemnifying Party within such 30-day period, then the Indemnifying Party shall be deemed to have a period agreed that all of ten the Claimed Amount is owed to the Indemnified Party. (10c) days after delivery If the Indemnifying Party in the Response Notice agrees (or is deemed to have agreed) that all of such notice the Claimed Amount is owed to respondthe Indemnified Party, then the Indemnifying Party shall owe to the Indemnified Party an amount equal to the Claimed Amount to be paid in the manner set forth in this Section 8. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend in the Action or does Response Notice agrees that part, but not respond within all, of the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory Claimed Amount is owed to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with then the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and shall owe to the Indemnified Party will have an amount equal to the right agreed amount set forth in such Response Notice to participate fully, at its own expense, be paid in the defense of such Actionmanner set forth in this Section 8. If The parties agree that the foregoing shall not be deemed to provide that the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not is entitled to defend make a binding determination regarding any disputed amounts owed to an Indemnified Party, unless such Action, the Indemnified Party will be freeaccepts and agrees to such determination, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with both the Indemnified Party and its counsel Indemnifying Party shall retain all rights and remedies available to such party hereunder. (d) No delay on the part of the Indemnified Party in the defense against such Action and notifying the Indemnifying Party will have shall relieve the right Indemnifying Party of any liability or obligation hereunder except to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense extent of any actual prejudice caused by or arising out of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayeddelay.

Claims. If a Party claim for Damages is to be made by a party entitled to indemnification hereunder (against the "Indemnified Party") indemnifying party, the party entitled to such indemnification shall give written notice to the indemnifying party as soon as practical after the party entitled to indemnification becomes aware of any matter it believes fact, condition or event which may give rise to Damages for which indemnification may be sought under this Section 9.3. Neither Goble nor the Company will have any indemnification obligation under ▇▇▇▇ Agreement unless notice is indemnifiable hereunder involving given of any claim for indemnification prior to the end of the period during which representations, warranties, covenants and agreements survive as provided in this Agreement. If any claim, lawsuit, proceeding or action is filed against any party entitled to the benefit of indemnity hereunder, written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party as promptly as practicable (and in any event within 15 days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, that the failure of any indemnified party to give the notice required by the preceding clause shall not affect rights to indemnification hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused by such failure. After such notice, if the indemnifying party shall acknowledge in writing to the indemnified party that the indemnifying party shall be obligated under the terms of its indemnity hereunder in connection with such lawsuit or action, suitthen, except as provided below, the indemnifying party shall be entitled, if it so elects, to take control of the defense and investigation of such lawsuit or action and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, at the indemnifying party's cost, risk and expense provided that the indemnifying party and its counsel shall proceed with diligence and in good faith with respect thereto. The indemnified party shall cooperate (at the indemnifying party's expense) in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party and such attorneys in the investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the Indemnified Party by any third party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice trial and defense of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide lawsuit or action and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, however, that the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related to the Action and in the possession of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Actionindemnified party may, at its own expensecost, participate in the investigation, trial and by defense of such lawsuit or action and any appeal arising therefrom and provided, further, that if the indemnifying party shall not have employed counsel to direct the defense of any such action or if any such indemnified party or parties shall have reasonably satisfactory concluded that there may be defenses available to it or them which are different from or additional to those available to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at indemnifying party (in which case the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will indemnifying party shall not have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in direct the defense of such Actionaction on behalf of the indemnified party or parties), legal and other expenses thereafter reasonably incurred by the indemnified party shall be borne by the indemnifying party. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects An indemnified party shall not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice entitled to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, payment under an indemnity hereunder with respect to compromise any action or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement portion of an Action will require action until such action or portion shall have been settled by agreement among the prior written consent pertinent parties or shall have been finally determined (including any appeals unless by agreement no further appeals are taken) by a court or board of both Parties hereunder, such consent not arbitration of competent jurisdiction. No indemnifying party shall be required to be unreasonably withheld pay indemnification hereunder as a result of a settlement or delayed.compromise unless the indemnified

Claims. (a) If a Party entitled to indemnification hereunder an indemnified party (the an "Indemnified Party") becomes aware of any matter it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claimintends to seek indemnification pursuant to this Article VI, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding against the such Indemnified Party by any third shall promptly notify the indemnifying party (each an "Action"), the Indemnified Party will give the other Party (the "Indemnifying Party") prompt written notice ), in writing, of such Actionclaim describing such claim in reasonable detail, provided, that the failure to provide such notice shall not affect the obligations of the Indemnifying Party unless and only to the extent it is actually prejudiced thereby, subject, however, to the time periods specified in Section 6.1 hereof. Such In the event that such claim involves a claim by a third party against an Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party shall have 30 days after receipt of such notice to decide whether it will (i) provide undertake, conduct and control, through counsel of its own choosing and at its own expense, the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied by copies of all relevant pleadings, demandssettlement or defense thereof, and other papers related to if it so decides, the Action Indemnified Party shall cooperate with it in connection therewith, provided, that the Indemnified Party may participate in such settlement or defense through counsel chosen by it, and in provided further, that the possession reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel shall be borne by the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period shall not, without the written consent of ten the Indemnified Party (10) days after delivery of such notice to respondwhich consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), settle or compromise any action. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and notify the Indemnified Party will within 30 days after the receipt of notice of a claim of indemnity hereunder that it elects to undertake the defense thereof, the Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate fullycontest, at its own expense, in settle or compromise the defense claim but shall not pay or settle any such claim without the consent of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects which consent shall not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld withheld). (b) Edwards US and World Heart shal▇ ▇▇▇▇▇rate fully in all aspects of any investigation, defense, pre-trial activities, trial, compromise, settlement or delayeddischarge of any claim in respect of which indemnity is sought pursuant to Article VI, including, but not limited to, by providing the other party with reasonable access to employees and officers (including as witnesses) and other information.

Claims. If In the event that a Patent Purchaser Indemnified Party entitled to indemnification hereunder or a Seller Indemnified Party (collectively, the "“Indemnified Parties” and each an “Indemnified Party"”) becomes aware seeks to exercise its rights to obtain indemnification for Losses pursuant to the terms of any matter this Article VI, such Indemnified Party shall deliver to the Indemnifying Person a certificate signed by an officer of such Indemnified Party certifying that such Indemnified Party has incurred, paid, sustained, reserved, or accrued, or reasonably anticipates that it believes is indemnifiable hereunder involving any claimmay incur, actionpay, suitsustain, investigationreserve or accrue, arbitration Losses and specifying in reasonable detail the nature of the breach or other proceeding against claim and the amount of such Losses for which indemnification is being sought (each such certificate, a “Claim Notice”). Each Claim Notice shall also include wire instructions for the delivery of funds to the Indemnified Person or its designee. In the event the claim or claims set forth in a Claim Notice is (A) not contested by the Indemnifying Person (in the case of a Patent Purchaser Indemnified Party, Seller, and in the case of a Seller Indemnified Party, Patent Purchaser) as of the close of business on the twentieth (20th) day following delivery of such Claim Notice or (B) agreed to in writing by the Indemnifying Person (in the case of a Patent Purchaser Indemnified Party, Seller, and in the case of a Seller Indemnified Party, Patent Purchaser) in advance of the expiration of such twenty (20)-day period, the Indemnifying Person (i) shall be deemed to have accepted and agreed to the claims set forth in such Claim Notice and precluded from raising any objection thereafter and such claim shall be deemed final, binding and conclusive for all purposes. The Indemnifying Person shall have the right to object to one or more of the claims set forth in any Claim Notice delivered by the Indemnified Party to the Indemnifying Person by serving written notice thereof within twenty (20) days following the delivery of such Claim Notice, which notice shall specify in reasonable detail the basis for such objection. In the event that the Indemnifying Person shall so object in writing to any third party (each claim or claims by an "Action")Indemnified Party in any Claim Notice, the Indemnified Party will give shall have fifteen (15) days after receipt to such objection by the other Party Indemnifying Person to respond thereto in a written statement, failing which the Indemnified Parties shall be deemed to have accepted the objections raised by the Indemnifying Person and such claim shall be deed to be final, binding and conclusive for all purposes. As promptly as practicable, and in any event no later than two (2) Business Days, following the "date on which a claim becomes final and binding pursuant to this Section 6.6, the Indemnifying Person (in the case of a Patent Purchaser Indemnified Party", the Escrow Agent) prompt written notice shall pay the full amount of such Action. Such notice will (i) provide the basis on which indemnification is being asserted and (ii) be accompanied claim by copies wire transfer of all relevant pleadings, demands, and other papers related immediately available funds to the Action and in the possession of account designated by the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party will have a period of ten (10) days after delivery of such notice to respond. If the Indemnifying Party elects to defend the Action or does not respond within the requisite ten (10) day period, the Indemnifying Party will be obligated to defend the Action, at its own expense, and by counsel reasonably satisfactory subject to the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will cooperate, at the expense limitations of the Indemnifying Party, with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel in the defense and the Indemnified Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. If the Indemnifying Party responds within the required ten (10) day period and elects not to defend such Action, the Indemnified Party will be free, without prejudice to any of the Indemnified Party's rights hereunder, to compromise or defend (and control the defense of) such Action. In such case, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate, at its own expense, with the Indemnified Party and its counsel in the defense against such Action and the Indemnifying Party will have the right to participate fully, at its own expense, in the defense of such Action. Any compromise or settlement of an Action will require the prior written consent of both Parties hereunder, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayedthis Article VI.