Common use of Indemnity of Lessor Clause in Contracts

Indemnity of Lessor. a. Lessee is responsible and liable for loss of or damage to Equipment arising between the time of delivery and redelivery of the Equipment and Lessee shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold Lessor harmless from and against any such loss or damage, however arising, including but not limited to, improper operation, improper maintenance (unless Lessor performs maintenance), negligent acts of Lessee, compression of dirty or wet gas, fire, freezing, theft, windstorm, hailstorm, flood, riot, insurrection or explosion, except to the extent such loss or damage arises directly as a result of the negligence of Lessor.