Common use of Defense and Indemnification Clause in Contracts

Defense and Indemnification. 9.1 To the extent authorized by law, the CONTRACTOR shall defend, indemnify and hold the COUNTY free and harmless from and against any and all liabilities, demands, claims, damages, suits, judgments and decrees, and Court awards including costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees, on account of injuries to or death of any person or persons or damage to any property arising out of or related to the CONTRACTOR’S intentional or negligent acts, errors or omissions or that of its agents, officers, servants and employees, subcontractors or assignees, whether contractual or otherwise, during the performance of this CONTRACT and pursuant to its terms. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to waive or otherwise limit the defenses available to the COUNTY pursuant to the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act or otherwise provided by law.