Common use of Presumptions; Burden and Standard of Proof Clause in Contracts

Presumptions; Burden and Standard of Proof. The parties intend and agree that, to the extent permitted by law, in connection with any determination with respect to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification hereunder by any person, including a court: (a) it will be presumed that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement (notwithstanding any adverse determination), and the Company or any other person or entity challenging such right will have the burden of proof to overcome that presumption in connection with the making by any person, persons or entity of any determination contrary to that presumption; (b) Indemnitee will be deemed to have acted in good faith if Indemnitee’s action is based on the records or books of account of the Company, including financial statements, or on information supplied to Indemnitee by the officers, employees, or committees of the board of directors of the Company, or on the advice of legal counsel or other advisors (including financial advisors and accountants) for the Company or on information or records given in reports made to the Company by an independent certified public accountant or by an appraiser or other expert or advisor selected by the Company; and (c) the knowledge and/or actions, or failure to act, of any director, officer, agent or employee of the Company or relevant enterprises will not be imputed to Indemnitee in a manner that limits or otherwise adversely affects Indemnitee’s rights hereunder.