Common use of Relationship of the Parties; Indemnification Clause in Contracts

Relationship of the Parties; Indemnification. The relationship between ILS Community Network, Managed Care Plan, and Provider, as well as their respective employees and agents, is that of independent contractors, solely for the purposes of carrying out the terms of this Agreement, and except as otherwise provided herein, neither shall be considered an agent or representative of the other party for any purpose, nor shall either hold itself out to be an agent or representative of the other for any purpose. The parties hereby agree to indemnify and hold each other harmless, including any Affiliates, officers, employees and agents, against any loss, liability, damage, costs and expenses (including any attorneys' fees) suffered or incurred by the other in connection with any (including any threatened or proposed) action, suit, proceeding, regulatory proceeding, demand, assessment or judgment arising out of or related to the indemnifying party's and/or the indemnifying party's Affiliates and agents acts and/or omissions in the performance of a party's respective obligations under this Agreement. If each party claims and is entitled to indemnity from the other, the liability of each to the other shall be their amount of comparative fault. This provision shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement, regardless of the reason for termination. Procedures for indemnification are as set forth in the Provider Handbook.