Common use of Indemnification by Contractors Clause in Contracts

Indemnification by Contractors. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the State of Maryland harmless for any cost, expense, loss, liability, fine, or penalty of any nature or character whatsoever that the State may incur as a result of a failure of the Contractor, or its subcontractor(s), to comply with the terms of this agreement (or any part thereof), negligence of the Contractor, injury or death to any person, damage to property, nuisance (public or private), or trespass arising out of or attributable to the performance of work by the Contractor or its subcontractor(s), except to the extent caused by the negligent or willful act or omission of the State or its employees, agents, or independent Contractors, other than the Contractor, or its subcontractor(s). The Contractor further agrees to indemnify the State for damage, loss, or destruction of State property in the Contractor's care, custody, and/or control during the term of this Contract due to the action or inaction of the Contractor or its subcontractor(s).