Prohibition and Indemnity. Lessee shall not (either with or without negligence) cause or permit the use, storage, generation, escape, disposal or release of any Hazardous Substances or Hazardous Wastes in any manner not sanctioned by law. In all events, Lessee shall indemnify and hold Lessor harmless from any and all claims, damages, fines, judgments, penalties, costs, liabilities or losses (including, without limitation, any and all sums paid for settlement of claims, attorneys' fees, and consultants' and experts' fees) (collectively "Claims") from the presence or release of any Hazardous Substances or Hazardous Wastes on the Premises if caused by Lessee or persons acting under Lessee. The foregoing indemnity shall apply regardless of whether or not any such Claims are contributed to by the negligence or fault of the indemnified party, by the violation of any law, statute or regulation by the indemnified party, and even if the indemnified party is strictly liable therefore. However, in the event of such contributory negligence or other fault of the indemnified party, then the indemnified party shall not be indemnified hereunder in the proportion that the indemnified party’s negligence or other fault caused any such Claims. Lessee shall execute such affidavits, representations or other documents from time to time as Lessor may reasonably request concerning Lessee's best knowledge and belief as to the presence of Hazardous Substances or Hazardous Wastes on the Premises. This paragraph shall survive the termination of this Lease.
