Common use of Hazardous Materials – Indemnification by Client Clause in Contracts

Hazardous Materials – Indemnification by Client. Client understands and agrees Xxxxxxxxx has not created nor contributed to the creation or existence of any types of hazardous or toxic wastes, materials, chemical compounds, or substances, or any other type of environmental hazard or pollution, whether latent or patent, at Client’s premises, or in connection with or related to the Project with respect to which Xxxxxxxxx has been retained to provide Services. The compensation to be paid Xxxxxxxxx for Services is in no way commensurate with, and has not been calculated with reference to, the potential risk of injury or loss which may be caused by the exposure of persons or property to such substances or conditions. Therefore, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Client agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Xxxxxxxxx, its agents, officers, directors, employees, contractors and consultants, from and against any and all claims, damages, and expenses, whether direct, indirect, consequential or otherwise, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees and court costs, arising out of, or resulting from the discharge, escape. release, or saturation of smoke, vapors, soot, fumes, acid, alkaline, toxic chemicals, liquid gases, or other materials, irritants, contaminants, or pollutants in or into the atmosphere, or on, onto upon, in or into the surface or subsurface or soil, water, or water courses, objects, or any tangible or intangible matter, whether sudden or not.