Common use of Third Party Claims; Defense of Claims Clause in Contracts

Third Party Claims; Defense of Claims. If any Action or Proceeding is filed or initiated against any party entitled to the benefit of indemnity hereunder, written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party as promptly as practicable (and in any event within ten (10) days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, however, that a delay or failure of any indemnified party to give timely notice shall not affect rights to indemnification hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused by such failure. Any such notice shall state (with reasonable specificity) the basis on which indemnification is being asserted, the amount of Damages for which indemnification is being asserted and copies of all relevant pleadings, demands and other papers being served on the indemnified party. After such notice, the indemnifying party may, if it so elects, take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, such attorneys to be reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, at the indemnifying party's sole cost, risk and expense (unless the indemnifying party has failed to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding), and compromise or settle such Action or Proceeding, which compromise or settlement shall be made only with the written consent of the indemnified party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The indemnified party may withhold such consent if such compromise or settlement would adversely affect the conduct of business or requires less than an unconditional release to be obtained. If the indemnifying party fails to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding within fifteen (15) days after receipt of notice thereof pursuant to this Section 8.2, the indemnified party against which such Action or Proceeding has been filed or initiated will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the indemnifying party) have the right to undertake, at the indemnifying party's own cost and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of such Action or Proceeding on behalf of and for the account and risk of the indemnifying party; provided, however, that such Action or Proceeding shall not be compromised or settled without the written consent of the indemnifying party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the indemnified party assumes defense of the Action or Proceeding, the indemnified party will keep the indemnifying party reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise or settlement and will consult with, when appropriate, and consider any reasonable advice from, the indemnifying party of any such defense, compromise or settlement. The indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any action subject to indemnification and effected pursuant to and in accordance with this Section 8.2 and for any final judgment (subject to any right of appeal), and the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party from and against any Damages by reason of such settlement or judgment. The indemnified party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party and its attorneys in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, however, that the indemnified party may, at its own cost, participate in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom.

Third Party Claims; Defense of Claims. If any Action or Proceeding (which for purposes of this Section 8.2(b) shall include the IPO Litigation) is filed or initiated against any party entitled member of the Acquiror Group or if any member of the Acquiror Group is subject to any Damages that are indemnifiable pursuant to this Article VIII or if any member of the benefit Acquiror Group receives notice of indemnity hereunderthe assertion of any claim that is indemnifiable pursuant to this Article VIII (collectively, a "Third Party Claim"), written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party Stockholder Agent as promptly as practicable (and in any event within ten (10) days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, however, that a delay or the failure of any indemnified party the Acquiror Group to give timely notice shall not affect rights to indemnification and defense hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party Stockholder Agent demonstrates actual damage caused by such failure. Any such notice shall state (with reasonable specificity) the basis on which indemnification is being asserted, the amount of Damages for which indemnification is being asserted and copies of all relevant pleadings, demands and other papers being served on the indemnified party. After such notice, if the indemnifying party mayStockholder Agent shall acknowledge in writing to the Acquiror Group that the Acquiror Group shall be entitled to indemnification hereunder in connection with such Third Party Claim, then the Acquiror Group shall be entitled, if it so elects, to take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding Third Party Claim and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, such attorneys to be reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, at Stockholder Agent and to be paid out of the indemnifying party's sole cost, risk and expense (unless the indemnifying party has failed to assume the defense of Indemnity Escrow Amount until such Action or Proceeding)amount is exhausted, and to compromise or settle such Action or ProceedingThird Party Claim, which compromise or settlement shall be made only with the written consent of the indemnified partyStockholder Agent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The indemnified party may withhold such consent if such compromise , conditioned or settlement would adversely affect the conduct of business or requires less than an unconditional release to be obtaineddelayed. If (i) the indemnifying party Acquiror Group fails to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding Third Party Claim within fifteen (15) days after receipt delivery of notice thereof pursuant to this Section 8.2, or (ii) the indemnified party against which named parties to such Action Third Party Claim include both the Stockholder Agent and the Acquiror Group and the Stockholder Agent and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or Proceeding has been filed more legal defenses available to the Acquiror Group that are different from or initiated additional to those available to the Stockholder Agent and that joint representation would be inappropriate, the Stockholder Agent will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the indemnifying partyAcquiror Group) have the right to undertake, at the indemnifying party's own cost and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of such Action or Proceeding Third Party Claim on behalf of and for the account and risk Acquiror Group, the costs of which shall be paid from the indemnifying partyIndemnity Escrow Amount until said amount is exhausted; provided, however, that such Action or Proceeding Third Party Claim shall not be compromised or settled without the written consent of the indemnifying partyAcquiror Group, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. In the event the indemnified party Acquiror Group (or the Stockholder Agent, as applicable) assumes defense of the Action or ProceedingThird Party Claim, the indemnified party Acquiror Group (or the Stockholder Agent, as applicable) will keep the indemnifying party Stockholder Agent (or the Acquiror Group, as applicable) reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise or settlement and will consult with, when appropriate, and consider any reasonable advice from, the indemnifying party of Stockholder Agent (or the Acquiror Group, as applicable) with respect to any such defense, compromise or settlement. The indemnifying party shall be liable for To the extent indemnification is required hereunder, the costs of any settlement of any action subject to indemnification and effected pursuant to and in accordance with this Section 8.2 and for any final judgment (subject to any right of appeal), ) and the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party from and against any Damages by reason of such settlement or judgmentjudgment shall be paid from the Indemnity Escrow Amount until said amount is exhausted. The indemnified party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph (b), the parties acknowledge that no notice need be given with respect to the indemnifying party and its attorneys in IPO Litigation as it is pending as of the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, howeverClosing, that the indemnified IPO Litigation as it is pending is a claim entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Article VIII and that the Company will continue defend all claims associated with such litigation. In the event the Stockholder Agent is named as a party may, at its own cost, participate in the investigationIPO Litigation in its role as such, trial and the Company will defend the Stockholder Agent against all claims made against it for so long as it incurs no incremental cost associated with such defense of or such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefromincremental cost is paid by the Stockholder Agent.

Third Party Claims; Defense of Claims. (a) If any Action or Proceeding is filed or initiated against Parent, the Surviving Corporation or their respective directors, officers, employees, consultants, stockholders or agents alleging or asserting any party entitled claim that is subject to Offset or indemnification pursuant to Section 3.1, then Parent shall provide the benefit of indemnity hereunder, Stockholder Representative with written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party as promptly as practicable (and in any event within ten (10) days Business Days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, however, that a delay or failure of any indemnified party Parent to give timely notice shall not affect rights Parent’s right of Offset or the Stockholders obligations to indemnification hereunder indemnify Parent under Section 3.1, except to the extent extent, and only to the extent, that the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused Stockholder Representative’s ability to defend against such Action or Proceeding is limited or prejudiced by such failurefailure or delay. Any such notice shall state (with reasonable specificityspecificity and to the extent known) the basis on which indemnification is being asserted, nature of the claim and the amount of Damages for which indemnification is being asserted and shall provide copies of all relevant pleadings, demands and other papers being served on the indemnified partyin connection with such claim. After such notice, the indemnifying party Stockholder Representative may, if it so elects, take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, such attorneys to be reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified partyParent, at the indemnifying party's sole cost, risk and expense (unless of the indemnifying party has failed to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding)Stockholder Representative, and compromise or settle such Action or Proceeding, which compromise or settlement shall be made only with the written consent of the indemnified partyParent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The indemnified party may withhold such consent if such compromise or settlement would adversely affect the conduct of business or requires less than an unconditional release to be obtained. If the indemnifying party Stockholder Representative fails to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding within fifteen thirty (1530) days after receipt of notice thereof pursuant to this Section 8.23.4, the indemnified party against which such Action or Proceeding has been filed or initiated Parent will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the indemnifying partyStockholder Representative) have the right to undertake, at the indemnifying party's own cost and expense, undertake the defense, compromise or settlement of such Action or Proceeding on behalf Proceeding, with full right of and Offset or indemnity, as applicable, for the account and risk of the indemnifying partyany Damages arising under or relating thereto; provided, however, that such Action or Proceeding shall not be compromised or settled without the written consent of the indemnifying partyStockholder Representative, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the indemnified party Parent assumes defense of the Action or Proceeding, the indemnified party Parent will keep the indemnifying party Stockholder Representative reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise or settlement and will consult with, when appropriate, and consider any reasonable advice from, the indemnifying party of Stockholder Representative on any such defense, compromise or settlement. The indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any action subject to indemnification and effected pursuant to and in accordance with this Section 8.2 and for any final judgment . (subject to any right of appeal), and the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party from and against any Damages by reason of such settlement or judgment. The indemnified party b) Parent shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party Stockholder Representative and its attorneys in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, however, that the indemnified party may, at its own cost, Parent may participate in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom. Any legal fees incurred by Parent with respect an Action or Proceeding incurred after the Stockholder Representative elects to take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding shall not be considered “Damages” for the purpose determining the amount Parent has the right to Offset or indemnity hereunder.

Third Party Claims; Defense of Claims. If any Action or Proceeding is filed or initiated against any party entitled to the benefit of indemnity hereunder, written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party as promptly as practicable (and in any event within ten (10) days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, however, that a delay or the failure of any indemnified party to give timely notice shall not affect rights to indemnification hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused by such failure. Any such notice shall state (with reasonable specificity) the basis on which indemnification is being asserted, the amount of Damages for which indemnification is being asserted and copies of all relevant pleadings, demands and other papers being served on the indemnified party. After such notice, if the indemnifying party mayshall acknowledge in writing to the indemnified party that the indemnifying party shall be obligated under the terms of its indemnity hereunder in connection with such Action or Proceeding, then the indemnifying party shall be entitled, if it so elects, to take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, such attorneys to be reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, at the indemnifying party's sole cost, risk and expense (unless (i) the indemnifying party has failed to assume the defense of such Action or ProceedingProceeding or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party, and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate), and to compromise or settle such Action or Proceeding, which compromise or settlement shall be made only with the written consent of the indemnified party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The indemnified party may withhold such consent if such compromise or settlement would adversely affect the conduct of business or requires less than an unconditional release to be obtained. If (i) the indemnifying party fails to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding within fifteen (15) 15 days after receipt of notice thereof pursuant to this Section 8.210.2, or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both the indemnifying party and the indemnified party and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate, the indemnified party against which such Action or Proceeding has been filed or initiated will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the indemnifying party) have the right to undertake, at the indemnifying party's own cost and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of such Action or Proceeding on behalf of and for the account and risk of the indemnifying party; provided, however, that such Action or Proceeding shall not be compromised or settled without the written consent of the indemnifying party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the indemnified party assumes defense of the Action or Proceeding, the indemnified party will keep the indemnifying party reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise or settlement and will consult with, when appropriate, and consider any reasonable advice from, the indemnifying party of any such defense, compromise or settlement. The indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any action subject to indemnification and effected pursuant to and in accordance with this Section 8.2 10.2 and for any final judgment (subject to any right of appeal), and the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party from and against any Damages by reason of such settlement or judgment. Regardless of whether the indemnifying party or the indemnified party takes up the defense, the indemnifying party will pay reasonable costs and expenses in connection with the defense, compromise or settlement for any Action or Proceeding under this Section 10.2 as they come due, subject to the limitations set forth in this Section 10.2. The indemnified party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party and its such attorneys in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, however, that the indemnified party may, at its own cost, participate in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom. In the event the indemnifying party does not pay all expenses due under this Section 10.2 when due, the indemnified party shall be entitled to settle any Action or Proceeding under this Section 10.2 without the consent of the indemnifying party and without waiving any rights the indemnified party may have against the indemnifying party.

Third Party Claims; Defense of Claims. (a) If any Action or Proceeding is filed or initiated against the Stockholders or their respective directors, officers, employees, consultants, stockholders or agents alleging or asserting any party entitled claim that is subject to indemnification pursuant to Section 2.1, then the benefit of indemnity hereunder, Stockholder Representative shall provide Parent with written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party as promptly as practicable (and in any event within ten (10) days Business Days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, however, that a delay or failure of any indemnified party the Stockholder Representative to give timely notice shall not affect the rights to indemnification hereunder of Stockholders hereunder, except to the extent extent, and only to the extent, that the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused Parent’s ability to defend against such Action or Proceeding is limited or prejudiced by such failurefailure or delay. Any such notice shall state (with reasonable specificityspecificity and to the extent known) the basis on which indemnification is being asserted, nature of the claim and the amount of Damages for which indemnification is being asserted and shall provide copies of all relevant pleadings, demands and other papers being served on the indemnified partyin connection with such claim. After such notice, the indemnifying party Parent may, if it so elects, take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, such attorneys to be reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified partyStockholder Representative, at the indemnifying party's sole cost, risk and expense (unless the indemnifying party has failed to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding)Parent, and compromise or settle such Action or Proceeding, which compromise or settlement shall be made only with the written consent of the indemnified partyStockholder Representative, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The indemnified party may withhold such consent if such compromise or settlement would adversely affect the conduct of business or requires less than an unconditional release to be obtained. If the indemnifying party Parent fails to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding within fifteen thirty (1530) days after receipt of notice thereof pursuant to this Section 8.22.4, the indemnified party against which such Action or Proceeding has been filed or initiated Stockholder Representative will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the indemnifying partyParent) have the right to undertake, at the indemnifying party's own cost and expense, undertake the defense, compromise or settlement of such Action or Proceeding on behalf Proceeding, with full right of and indemnification for the account and risk of the indemnifying partyany Damages arising under or relating thereto; provided, however, that such Action or Proceeding shall not be compromised or settled without the written consent of the indemnifying partyParent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the indemnified party Stockholder Representative assumes defense of the Action or Proceeding, the indemnified party Stockholder Representative will keep the indemnifying party Parent reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise or settlement and will consult with, when appropriate, and consider any reasonable advice from, the indemnifying party of Parent on any such defense, compromise or settlement. . (b) The indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any action subject to indemnification and effected pursuant to and in accordance with this Section 8.2 and for any final judgment (subject to any right of appeal), and the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party from and against any Damages by reason of such settlement or judgment. The indemnified party Stockholder Representative shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party Parent and its attorneys in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, however, that the indemnified party may, at its own cost, Stockholder Representative may participate in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom. Any legal fees incurred by the Stockholder Representative with respect an Action or Proceeding incurred after Parent elects to take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding shall not be considered “Damages” for the purpose determining that amount of indemnification hereunder.

Third Party Claims; Defense of Claims. If any Action or Proceeding is filed or initiated against any party entitled to the benefit of indemnity hereunder, written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party as promptly as practicable (and in any event within ten (10) days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, however, that a delay or the failure of any indemnified party to give timely notice shall not affect rights to indemnification hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused by such failure. Any such notice shall state (with reasonable specificity) the basis on which indemnification is being asserted, the amount of Damages for which indemnification is being asserted and copies of all relevant pleadings, demands and other papers being served on the indemnified party. After such notice, if the indemnifying party mayshall acknowledge in writing to the indemnified party that the indemnifying party shall be obligated under the terms of its indemnity hereunder in connection with such Action or Proceeding, then the indemnifying party shall be entitled, if it so elects, to take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, such attorneys to be reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, at the indemnifying party's sole ’s cost, risk and expense (unless (i) the indemnifying party has failed to assume the defense of such Action or ProceedingProceeding or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party, and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate), and to compromise or settle such Action or Proceeding, which compromise or settlement shall be made only with the written consent of the indemnified party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The indemnified party may withhold such consent if such compromise or settlement would adversely affect the conduct of business or requires less than an unconditional release to be obtained. If (i) the indemnifying party fails to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding within fifteen ten (1510) days after receipt of notice thereof pursuant to this Section 8.29.2, or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both the indemnifying party and the indemnified party and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate, the indemnified party against which such Action or Proceeding has been filed or initiated will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the indemnifying party) have the right to undertake, at the indemnifying party's own ’s cost and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of such Action or Proceeding on behalf of and for the account and risk of the indemnifying party; provided, however, that such Action or Proceeding shall not be compromised or settled without the written consent of the indemnifying party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the indemnified party assumes defense of the Action or Proceeding, the indemnified party will keep the indemnifying party reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise or settlement and will consult with, when appropriate, and consider any reasonable advice from, the indemnifying party of any such defense, compromise or settlement. The indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any action subject to indemnification and effected pursuant to and in accordance with this Section 8.2 9.2 and for any final judgment (subject to any right of appeal), and the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party from and against any Damages by reason of such settlement or judgment. Regardless of whether the indemnifying party or the indemnified party takes up the defense, the indemnifying party will pay reasonable costs and expenses in connection with the defense, compromise or settlement for any Action or Proceeding under this Section 9.2. The indemnified party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party and its such attorneys in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, however, that the indemnified party may, at its own cost, participate in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom. The indemnifying party shall pay all expenses due under this Section 9.2 as such expenses become due.

Third Party Claims; Defense of Claims. If any Action or Proceeding is filed or initiated against any party entitled to the benefit of indemnity hereunder, written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party (or if the indemnification is out of the Indemnity Escrow Amount, the Stockholder Representatives) as promptly as practicable (and in any event within ten (10) days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, however, that a delay or the failure of any indemnified party to give timely notice shall not affect rights to indemnification and defense hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused by such failure. Any such notice shall state (with reasonable specificity) the basis on which indemnification is being asserted, the amount of Damages for which indemnification is being asserted and copies of all relevant pleadings, demands and other papers being served on the indemnified party. After such notice, if the indemnifying party may(or the Stockholder Representatives, as applicable) shall acknowledge in writing to the indemnified party that the indemnifying party 42 48 shall be obligated under the terms of its indemnity hereunder in connection with such Action or Proceeding, then the indemnifying party (or the Stockholder Representatives, as applicable) shall be entitled, if it so elects, to take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, such attorneys to be reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, at the indemnifying party's sole (or the Indemnity Escrow Amount's, as applicable) cost, risk and expense (unless (i) the indemnifying party (or the Stockholder Representatives, as applicable) has failed to assume the defense of such Action or ProceedingProceeding or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party, and the indemnified party (or the Stockholder Representatives, as applicable) and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate), and to compromise or settle such Action or Proceeding, which compromise or settlement shall be made only with the written consent of the indemnified partyparty (or the Stockholder Representatives, as applicable), such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The indemnified party (or the Stockholder Representatives, as applicable) may withhold such consent if such compromise or settlement would adversely affect the conduct of business or requires less than an unconditional release to be obtained. If (i) the indemnifying party (or the Stockholder Representatives, as applicable) fails to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding within fifteen (15) days after receipt of notice thereof pursuant to this Section 8.2, or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both the indemnifying party and the indemnified party and the indemnified party (or the Stockholder Representatives, as applicable) and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate, the indemnified party against which such Action or Proceeding has been filed or initiated (or the Stockholder Representatives, as applicable) will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the indemnifying partyparty or the Stockholder Representatives, as applicable) have the right to undertake, at the indemnifying party's own (or the Indemnity Escrow Amount's, as applicable) cost and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of such Action or Proceeding on behalf of and for the account and risk of the indemnifying partyparty (or the Indemnity Escrow Amount, as applicable); provided, however, that such Action or Proceeding shall not be compromised or settled without the written consent of the indemnifying partyparty (or the Stockholder Representatives, as applicable), which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the indemnified party (or the Stockholder Representatives, as applicable) assumes defense of the Action or Proceeding, the indemnified party (or the Stockholder Representatives, as applicable) will keep the indemnifying party (or the Stockholder Representatives, as applicable) reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise or settlement and will consult with, when appropriate, and consider any reasonable advice from, the indemnifying party of (or the Stockholder Representatives, as applicable) with respect to any such defense, compromise or settlement. The indemnifying party (or the Indemnity Escrow Amount, as applicable) shall be liable for any settlement of any action subject to indemnification and effected pursuant to and in accordance with this Section 8.2 and for any final judgment (subject to any right of appeal), and the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party (or the indemnified party shall be indemnified and held harmless out and to the extent of the Indemnity Escrow Amount, as applicable) from and against any Damages by reason of such settlement or judgment. The indemnified party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party and its attorneys in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, however, that the indemnified party may, at its own cost, participate in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom.

Third Party Claims; Defense of Claims. If any Action or Proceeding is filed or initiated against any party entitled to the benefit of indemnity hereunder, written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party as promptly as practicable (and in any event within ten (10) days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, however, that a delay or failure of any indemnified party to give timely notice shall not affect rights to indemnification hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused by such failure. Any such notice shall state (with reasonable specificity) the basis on which indemnification is being asserted, the amount of Damages for which indemnification is being asserted and copies of all relevant pleadings, demands and other papers being served on the indemnified party. After such notice, the indemnifying party may, if it so elects, to take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, such attorneys to be reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, at the indemnifying party's sole cost, risk and expense (unless the indemnifying party has failed to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding), and compromise or settle such Action or Proceeding, which compromise or settlement shall be made only with the written consent of the indemnified party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The indemnified party may withhold such consent if such compromise or settlement would adversely affect the conduct of business or requires less than an unconditional release to be obtained. If the indemnifying party fails to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding within fifteen (15) days after receipt of notice thereof pursuant to this Section 8.2, the indemnified party against which such Action or Proceeding has been filed or initiated will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the indemnifying party) have the right to undertake, at the indemnifying party's own cost and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of such Action or Proceeding on behalf of and for the account and risk of the indemnifying party; provided, however, that such Action or Proceeding shall not be compromised or settled without the written consent of the indemnifying party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the indemnified party assumes defense of the Action or Proceeding, the indemnified party will keep the indemnifying party reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise or settlement and will consult with, when appropriate, and consider any reasonable advice from, the indemnifying party of any such defense, compromise or settlement. The indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any action subject to indemnification and effected pursuant to and in accordance with this Section 8.2 and for any final judgment (subject to any right of appeal), and the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party from and against any Damages by reason of such settlement or judgment. The indemnified party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party and its attorneys in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, however, that the indemnified party may, at its own cost, participate in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom.

Third Party Claims; Defense of Claims. If any Action or Proceeding is filed or initiated against any party entitled to the benefit of indemnity hereunder, written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party as promptly as practicable (and in any event within ten (10) days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, however, that a delay or the failure of any indemnified party to give timely notice shall not affect rights to indemnification hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused by such failure. Any such notice shall state (with reasonable specificity) the basis on which indemnification is being asserted, the amount of Damages for which indemnification is being asserted and copies of all relevant pleadings, demands and other papers being served on the indemnified party. After such notice, the indemnifying party mayshall be entitled, if it so elects, to take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, such attorneys to be reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, at the indemnifying party's sole cost, risk and expense (unless (i) the indemnifying party has failed to assume the defense of such Action or ProceedingProceeding or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party, and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate), and to compromise or settle such Action or Proceeding, which compromise or settlement shall be made only with the written consent of the indemnified party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The indemnified party may withhold such consent if such compromise or settlement would materially adversely affect the conduct of business or requires less than an unconditional release to be obtained. If (i) the indemnifying party fails to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding within fifteen (15) 15 days after its receipt of notice thereof pursuant to this Section 8.29.2(d), or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both the indemnifying party and the indemnified party and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate, the indemnified party against which such Action or Proceeding has been filed or initiated will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the indemnifying party) have the right to undertake, at the indemnifying party's own cost and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of such Action or Proceeding on behalf of and for the account and risk of the indemnifying party; provided, however, that such Action or Proceeding shall not be compromised or settled without the written consent of the indemnifying party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the indemnified party assumes defense of the Action or Proceeding, the indemnified party will keep the indemnifying party reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise or settlement and will consult with, when appropriate, and consider any reasonable advice from, the indemnifying party of any such defense, compromise or settlement. The Subject to the limitations set forth in this Article IX, the indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any action subject to indemnification and effected pursuant to and in accordance with this Section 8.2 9.2(d) and for any final judgment (subject to any right of appeal), and, on the terms and subject to the limitations set forth in this Article IX, the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party party, pursuant to Section 9.2(a) or Section 9.2(b), as applicable, from and against any Damages by reason of such settlement or judgment. The indemnified party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party and its such attorneys in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, however, that the indemnified party may, at its own cost, participate in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom. The indemnifying party shall pay all expenses due under this Section 9.2 as such expenses become due. In the event such expenses are not so paid, the indemnified party shall be entitled to settle any Action or Proceeding under this Section 9.2 without the consent of the indemnifying party and without waiving any rights the indemnified party may have against the indemnifying party. If the indemnified party undertakes the defense, compromise or settlement of an Action or Proceeding in accordance with this Section 9.2(d), the indemnifying party may, at its own cost, participate in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom.

Third Party Claims; Defense of Claims. If any Action or Proceeding is filed or initiated against any party entitled to the benefit of indemnity hereunder, written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party as promptly as practicable (and in any event within ten (10) days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, however, that a delay or the failure of any indemnified party to give timely notice shall not affect rights to indemnification hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused by such failure. Any such notice shall state (with reasonable specificity) the basis on which indemnification is being asserted, the amount of Damages for which indemnification is being asserted and copies of all relevant pleadings, demands and other papers being served on the indemnified party. After such notice, if the indemnifying party mayacknowledges in writing to the indemnified party that the indemnifying party is obligated under the terms of its indemnity hereunder in connection with such Action or Proceeding, then the indemnifying party will be entitled, if it so elects, to take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, such attorneys to be reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, at the indemnifying party's sole ’s cost, risk risk, and expense expense, unless (unless i) the indemnifying party has failed to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding)Proceeding or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate, and to compromise or settle such Action or Proceeding, which compromise or settlement shall may be made only with the written consent of the indemnified party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheldwithheld unreasonably. The indemnified party may withhold such consent if such compromise or settlement would adversely affect the conduct of business or requires less than an unconditional release to be obtained. If (i) the indemnifying party fails to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding within fifteen (15) days after receipt of notice thereof pursuant to this Section 8.27.2, or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both the indemnifying party and the indemnified party and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate, the indemnified party against which such Action or Proceeding has been filed or initiated will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the indemnifying party) have the right to undertake, at the indemnifying party's own ’s cost and expense, the defense, compromise compromise, or settlement of such Action or Proceeding on behalf of and for the account and risk of the indemnifying party; provided, however, that such Action or Proceeding shall not be compromised or settled without the written consent of the indemnifying party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the indemnified party assumes defense of the Action or Proceeding, the indemnified party will keep the indemnifying party reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise compromise, or settlement and when appropriate will consult with, when appropriate, with and consider any reasonable advice from, from the indemnifying party of any such defense, compromise compromise, or settlement. The indemnifying party shall will be liable for any settlement of any action subject to indemnification and effected pursuant to and in accordance with this Section 8.2 7.2 and for any final judgment (subject to any right of appeal), and the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party from and against any Damages by reason of such settlement or judgment. Regardless of whether the indemnifying party or the indemnified party takes up the defense, the indemnifying party will pay reasonable costs and expenses in connection with the defense, compromise, or settlement for any Action or Proceeding under this Section 7.2. The indemnified party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party and its such attorneys in the investigation, trial trial, and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, however, that the indemnified party may, at its own cost, participate in the investigation, trial trial, and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom. The indemnifying party shall pay all expenses due under this Section 7.2 as such expenses become due.

Third Party Claims; Defense of Claims. If any Action or Proceeding is filed or initiated against any party entitled to the benefit of indemnity hereunder, written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party as promptly as practicable (and in any event within ten (10) days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, however, that a delay or the failure of any indemnified party to give timely notice shall not affect rights to indemnification hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused by such failure. Any such notice shall state (with reasonable specificity) the basis on which indemnification is being asserted, the amount of Damages for which indemnification is being asserted and copies of all relevant pleadings, demands and other papers being served on the indemnified party. After such notice, if the indemnifying party mayshall acknowledge in writing to the indemnified party that the indemnifying party shall be obligated under the terms of its indemnity hereunder in connection with such Action or Proceeding, then the indemnifying party shall be entitled, if it so elects, to take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, such attorneys to be reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, at the indemnifying party's sole cost, risk and expense (unless (i) the indemnifying party has failed to assume the defense of such Action or ProceedingProceeding or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party, and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate), and to compromise or settle such Action or Proceeding, which compromise or settlement shall be made only with the written consent of the indemnified party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The indemnified party may withhold such consent if such compromise or settlement would adversely affect the conduct of business or requires less than an unconditional release to be obtained. If (i) the indemnifying party fails to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding within fifteen (15) days after receipt of notice thereof pursuant to this Section 8.29.2, or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both the indemnifying party and the indemnified party and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate, the indemnified party against which such Action or Proceeding has been filed or initiated will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the indemnifying party) have the right to undertake, at the indemnifying party's own cost and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of such Action or Proceeding on behalf of and for the account and risk of the indemnifying party; provided, however, that such Action or Proceeding shall not be compromised or settled without the written consent of the indemnifying party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the indemnified party assumes defense of the Action or Proceeding, the indemnified party will keep the indemnifying party reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise or settlement and will consult with, when appropriate, and consider any reasonable advice from, the indemnifying party of any such defense, compromise or settlement. The indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any action subject to indemnification and effected pursuant to and in accordance with this Section 8.2 9.2 and for any final judgment (subject to any right of appeal), and the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party from and against any Damages by reason of such settlement or judgment. Exhibit 10.30 Regardless of whether the indemnifying party or the indemnified party takes up the defense, the indemnifying party will pay reasonable costs and expenses in connection with the defense, compromise or settlement for any Action or Proceeding under this Section 9.2. The indemnified party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party and its such attorneys in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, however, that the indemnified party may, at its own cost, participate in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom. The indemnifying party shall pay all expenses due under this Section 9.2 as such expenses become due.

Third Party Claims; Defense of Claims. If any Action or Proceeding is filed or initiated against any party entitled to the benefit of indemnity hereunder, written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party as promptly as practicable (and in any event within ten (10) days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, however, that a delay or the failure of any indemnified party to give timely notice shall not affect rights to indemnification hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused by such failure. Any such notice shall state (with reasonable specificity) the basis on which indemnification is being asserted, the amount of Damages for which indemnification is being asserted and copies of all relevant pleadings, demands and other papers being served on the indemnified party. After such notice, if the indemnifying party mayshall acknowledge in writing to the indemnified party that the indemnifying party shall be obligated under the terms of its indemnity hereunder in connection with such Action or Proceeding, then the indemnifying party shall be entitled, if it so elects, to take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, such attorneys to be reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, at the indemnifying party's sole cost, risk and expense (unless (i) the indemnifying party has failed to assume the defense of such Action or ProceedingProceeding or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party, and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate), and to compromise or settle such Action or Proceeding, which compromise or settlement shall be made only with the written consent of the indemnified party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The indemnified party may withhold such consent if such compromise or settlement would adversely affect the conduct of business or requires less than an unconditional release to be obtained. If (i) the indemnifying party fails to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding within fifteen (15) 15 days after receipt of notice thereof pursuant to this Section 8.29.2, or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both the indemnifying party and the indemnified party and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate, the indemnified party against which such Action or Proceeding has been filed or initiated will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the indemnifying party) have the right to undertake, at the indemnifying party's own cost and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of such Action or Proceeding on behalf of and for the account and risk of the indemnifying party; provided, however, that such Action or Proceeding shall not be compromised or settled without the written consent of the indemnifying party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the indemnified party assumes defense of the Action or Proceeding, the indemnified party will keep the indemnifying party reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise or settlement and will consult with, when appropriate, and consider any reasonable advice from, the indemnifying party of any such defense, compromise or settlement. The indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any action subject to indemnification and effected pursuant to and in accordance with this Section 8.2 9.2 and for any final judgment (subject to any right of appeal), and the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party from and against any Damages by reason of such settlement or judgment. Regardless of whether the indemnifying party or the indemnified party takes up the defense, the indemnifying party will pay reasonable costs and expenses in connection with the defense, compromise or settlement for any Action or Proceeding under this Section 9.2. 56 The indemnified party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party and its such attorneys in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, however, that the indemnified party may, at its own cost, participate in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom. The indemnifying party shall pay all expenses due under this Section 9.2 as such expenses become due. In the event such expenses are not so paid, the indemnified party shall be entitled to settle any Action or Proceeding under this Section 9.2 without the consent of the indemnifying party and without waiving any rights the indemnified party may have against the indemnifying party.

Third Party Claims; Defense of Claims. If any Action or Proceeding is filed or initiated against any party entitled to the benefit of indemnity hereunder, written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party as promptly as practicable (and in any event within ten (10) days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, however, that a delay or failure of any indemnified party to give timely notice shall not affect rights to indemnification hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused by such failure. Any such notice shall state (with reasonable specificity) the basis on which indemnification is being asserted, the amount of Damages for which indemnification is being asserted and copies of all relevant pleadings, demands and other papers being served on the indemnified party. After such notice, the indemnifying party may, if it so elects, take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, such attorneys to be reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, at the indemnifying party's ’s sole cost, risk and expense (unless the indemnifying party has failed to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding), and compromise or settle such Action or Proceeding, which compromise or settlement shall be made only with the written consent of the indemnified party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The indemnified party may withhold such consent if such compromise or settlement would adversely affect the conduct of business or requires less than an unconditional release to be obtained. If the indemnifying party fails to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding within fifteen (15) days after receipt of notice thereof pursuant to this Section 8.2, the indemnified party against which such Action or Proceeding has been filed or initiated will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the indemnifying party) have the right to undertake, at the indemnifying party's ’s own cost and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of such Action or Proceeding on behalf of and for the account and risk of the indemnifying party; provided, however, that such Action or Proceeding shall not be compromised or settled without the written consent of the indemnifying party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the indemnified party assumes defense of the Action or Proceeding, the indemnified party will keep the indemnifying party reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise or settlement and will consult with, when appropriate, and consider any reasonable advice from, the indemnifying party of any such defense, compromise or settlement. The indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any action subject to indemnification and effected pursuant to and in accordance with this Section 8.2 and for any final judgment (subject to any right of appeal), and the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party from and against any Damages by reason of such settlement or judgment. The indemnified party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party and its attorneys in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, however, that the indemnified party may, at its own cost, participate in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom.

Third Party Claims; Defense of Claims. If any Action or Proceeding is filed or initiated against any party entitled to the benefit of indemnity hereunder, written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party as promptly as practicable (and in any event within ten (10) days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, however, that a delay or the failure of any indemnified party to give timely notice shall not affect rights to indemnification hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused by such failure. Any such notice shall state (with reasonable specificity) the basis on which indemnification is being asserted, the amount of Damages for which indemnification is being asserted and copies of all relevant pleadings, demands and other papers being served on the indemnified party. After such notice, if the indemnifying party mayshall acknowledge in writing to the indemnified party that the indemnifying party shall be obligated under the terms of its indemnity hereunder in connection with such Action or Proceeding, then the indemnifying party shall be entitled, if it so elects, to take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, such attorneys to be reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, at the indemnifying party's sole cost, risk and expense (unless (i) the indemnifying party has failed to assume the defense of such Action or ProceedingProceeding or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party, and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate), and to compromise or settle such Action or Proceeding, which compromise or settlement shall be made only with the written consent of the indemnified party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The indemnified party may withhold such consent if such compromise or settlement would adversely affect the conduct of business or requires less than an unconditional release to be obtained. If (i) the indemnifying party fails to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding within fifteen (15) 15 days after receipt of notice thereof pursuant to this Section 8.29.2, or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both the indemnifying party and the indemnified party and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate, the indemnified party against which such Action or Proceeding has been filed or initiated will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the indemnifying party) have the right to undertake, at the indemnifying party's own cost and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of such Action or Proceeding on behalf of and for the account and risk of the indemnifying party; provided, however, that such Action or Proceeding shall not be compromised or settled without the written consent of the indemnifying party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the indemnified party assumes defense of the Action or Proceeding, the indemnified party will keep the indemnifying party reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise or settlement and will consult with, when appropriate, and consider any reasonable advice from, the indemnifying party of any such defense, compromise or settlement. The indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any action subject to indemnification and effected pursuant to and in accordance with this Section 8.2 9.2 and for any final judgment (subject to any right of appeal), and the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party from and against any Damages by reason of such settlement or judgment. Regardless of whether the indemnifying party or the indemnified party takes up the defense, the indemnifying party will pay reasonable costs and expenses in connection with the defense, compromise or settlement for any Action or Proceeding under this Section 9.2. The indemnified party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party and its such attorneys in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, however, that the indemnified party may, at its own cost, participate in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom. The indemnifying party shall pay all expenses due under this Section 9.2 as such expenses become due.

Third Party Claims; Defense of Claims. If any Action or Proceeding is filed or initiated against any party entitled to the benefit of indemnity hereunder, written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party as promptly as practicable (and in any event within ten (10) days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, however, that a delay or the failure of any indemnified party to give timely notice shall not affect rights to indemnification hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused by such failure. Any such notice shall state (with reasonable specificity) the basis on which indemnification is being asserted, the amount of Damages for which indemnification is being asserted and copies of all relevant pleadings, demands and other papers being served on the indemnified party. After such notice, if the indemnifying party mayshall acknowledge in writing to the indemnified party that the indemnifying party shall be obligated under the terms of its indemnity hereunder in connection with such Action or Proceeding, then the indemnifying party shall be entitled, if it so elects, to take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, such attorneys to be reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, at the indemnifying party's sole cost, risk and expense (unless (i) the indemnifying party has failed to assume the defense of such Action or ProceedingProceeding or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party, and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate), and to compromise or settle such Action or Proceeding, which compromise or settlement shall not require the Exhibit 10.31 consent of the indemnified party if such compromise or settlement includes a full and unconditional release of the indemnified party, otherwise such compromise or settlement shall be made only with the written consent of the indemnified party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The indemnified party may withhold such consent if such compromise or settlement would adversely affect the conduct of business or requires less than an unconditional release to be obtained. If (i) the indemnifying party fails to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding within fifteen ten (1510) days after receipt of notice thereof pursuant to this Section 8.29.2, or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both the indemnifying party and the indemnified party and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate, the indemnified party against which such Action or Proceeding has been filed or initiated will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the indemnifying party) have the right to undertake, at the indemnifying party's own cost and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of such Action or Proceeding on behalf of and for the account and risk of the indemnifying party; provided, however, that such Action or Proceeding shall not be compromised or settled without the written consent of the indemnifying party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the indemnified party assumes defense of the Action or Proceeding, the indemnified party will keep the indemnifying party reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise or settlement and will consult with, when appropriate, and consider any reasonable advice from, the indemnifying party of any such defense, compromise or settlement. The indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any action subject to indemnification and effected pursuant to and in accordance with this Section 8.2 9.2 and for any final judgment (subject to any right of appeal), and the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party from and against any Damages by reason of such settlement or judgment. Regardless of whether the indemnifying party or the indemnified party takes up the defense, the indemnifying party will pay reasonable costs and expenses in connection with the defense, compromise or settlement for any Action or Proceeding under this Section 9.2. The indemnified party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party and its such attorneys in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, however, that the indemnified party may, at its own cost, participate in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom. The indemnifying party shall pay all expenses due under this Section 9.2 as such expenses become due.

Third Party Claims; Defense of Claims. If any Action or Proceeding is filed or initiated against any party entitled to the benefit of indemnity hereunder, written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party as promptly as practicable (and in any event within ten (10) days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, however, that a delay or the failure of any indemnified party to give timely notice shall not affect rights to indemnification hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused by such failure. Any such notice shall state (with reasonable specificity) the basis on which indemnification is being asserted, the amount of Damages for which indemnification is being asserted and copies of all relevant pleadings, demands and other papers being served on the indemnified party. After such notice, if the indemnifying party mayshall acknowledge in writing to the indemnified party that the indemnifying party shall be obligated under the terms of its indemnity hereunder in connection with such Action or Proceeding, then the indemnifying party shall be entitled, if it so elects, to take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, such attorneys to be reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, at the indemnifying party's sole ’s cost, risk and expense (unless (i) the indemnifying party has failed to assume the defense of such Action or ProceedingProceeding or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party, and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate), and to compromise or settle such Action or Proceeding, which compromise or settlement shall be made only with the written consent of the indemnified party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The indemnified party may withhold such consent if such compromise or settlement would adversely affect the conduct of business or requires less than an unconditional release to be obtained. If (i) the indemnifying party fails to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding within fifteen (15) 15 days after receipt of notice thereof pursuant to this Section 8.2, or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both the indemnifying party and the indemnified party and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate, the indemnified party against which such Action or Proceeding has been filed or initiated will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the indemnifying party) have the right to undertake, at the indemnifying party's own ’s cost and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of such Action or Proceeding on behalf of and for the account and risk of the indemnifying party; provided, however, that such Action or Proceeding shall not be compromised or settled without the written consent of the indemnifying party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the indemnified party assumes defense of the Action or Proceeding, the indemnified party will keep the indemnifying party reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise or settlement and will consult with, when appropriate, and consider any reasonable advice from, the indemnifying party of any such defense, compromise or settlement. The indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any action subject to indemnification and effected pursuant to and in accordance with this Section 8.2 and for any final judgment (subject to any right of appeal), and the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party from and against any Damages by reason of such settlement or judgment. Regardless of whether the indemnifying party or the indemnified party takes up the defense, the indemnifying party will pay reasonable costs and expenses in connection with the defense, compromise or settlement for any Action or Proceeding under this Section 8.2. The indemnified party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party and its such attorneys in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, however, that the indemnified party may, at its own cost, participate in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom. The indemnifying party shall pay all expenses due under this Section 8.2 as such expenses become due.

Third Party Claims; Defense of Claims. If any Action or Proceeding is filed or initiated against any party entitled to the benefit of indemnity hereunder, written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party as promptly as practicable (and in any event within ten (10) days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, however, that a delay or the failure of any indemnified party to give timely notice shall not affect rights to indemnification hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused by such failure. Any such notice shall state (with reasonable specificity) the basis on which indemnification is being asserted, the amount of Damages for which indemnification is being asserted and copies of all relevant pleadings, demands and other papers being served on the indemnified party. After such notice, if the indemnifying party mayacknowledges in writing to the indemnified party that the indemnifying party is obligated under the terms of its indemnity hereunder in connection with such Action or Proceeding, then the indemnifying party will be entitled, if it so elects, to take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, such attorneys to be reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, at the indemnifying party's sole ’s cost, risk risk, and expense expense, unless (unless i) the indemnifying party has failed to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding)Proceeding or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate, and to compromise or settle such Action or Proceeding, which compromise or settlement shall may be made only with the written consent of the indemnified party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheldwithheld unreasonably. The indemnified party may withhold such consent if such compromise or settlement would adversely affect the conduct of business or requires less than an unconditional release to be obtained. If (i) the indemnifying party fails to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding within fifteen (15) 15 days after receipt of notice thereof pursuant to this Section 8.27.2, or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both the indemnifying party and the indemnified party and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate, the indemnified party against which such Action or Proceeding has been filed or initiated will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the indemnifying party) have the right to undertake, at the indemnifying party's own ’s cost and expense, the defense, compromise compromise, or settlement of such Action or Proceeding on behalf of and for the account and risk of the indemnifying party; provided, however, that such Action or Proceeding shall not be compromised or settled without the written consent of the indemnifying party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the indemnified party assumes defense of the Action or Proceeding, the indemnified party will keep the indemnifying party reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise compromise, or settlement and when appropriate will consult with, when appropriate, with and consider any reasonable advice from, from the indemnifying party of any such defense, compromise compromise, or settlement. The indemnifying party shall will be liable for any settlement of any action subject to indemnification and effected pursuant to and in accordance with this Section 8.2 7.2 and for any final judgment (subject to any right of appeal), and the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party from and against any Damages by reason of such settlement or judgment. Regardless of whether the indemnifying party or the indemnified party takes up the defense, the indemnifying party will pay reasonable costs and expenses in connection with the defense, compromise, or settlement for any Action or Proceeding under this Section 7.2. The indemnified party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party and its such attorneys in the investigation, trial trial, and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, however, that the indemnified party may, at its own cost, participate in the investigation, trial trial, and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom. The indemnifying party shall pay all expenses due under this Section 7.2 as such expenses become due.

Third Party Claims; Defense of Claims. If any Action or Proceeding is filed or initiated against any party entitled to the benefit of indemnity hereunder, written notice thereof shall be given to the indemnifying party as promptly as practicable (and in any event within ten (10) days after the service of the citation or summons); provided, however, that a delay or the failure of any indemnified party to give timely notice shall not affect rights to indemnification hereunder except to the extent that the indemnifying party demonstrates actual damage caused by such failure. Any such notice shall state (with reasonable specificity) the basis on which indemnification is being asserted, the amount of Damages for which indemnification is being asserted and copies of all relevant pleadings, demands and other papers being served on the indemnified party. After such notice, if the indemnifying party mayshall acknowledge in writing to the indemnified party that the indemnifying party shall be obligated under the terms of its indemnity hereunder in connection with such Action or Proceeding, then the indemnifying party shall be entitled, if it so elects, to take control of the defense and investigation of such Action or Proceeding and to employ and engage attorneys of its own choice to handle and defend the same, such attorneys to be reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party, at the indemnifying party's sole cost, risk and expense (unless (i) the indemnifying party has failed to assume the defense of such Action or ProceedingProceeding or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both of the indemnifying party and the indemnified party, and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate), and to compromise or settle such Action or Proceeding, which compromise or settlement shall be made only with the written consent of the indemnified party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The indemnified party may withhold such consent if such compromise or settlement would adversely affect the conduct of business or requires less than an unconditional release to be obtained. If (i) the indemnifying party fails to assume the defense of such Action or Proceeding within fifteen (15) 15 days after receipt of notice thereof pursuant to this Section 8.29.2, or (ii) the named parties to such Action or Proceeding include both the indemnifying party and the indemnified party and the indemnified party and its counsel determine in good faith that there may be one or more legal defenses available to such indemnified party that are different from or additional to those available to the indemnifying party and that joint representation would be inappropriate, the indemnified party against which such Action or Proceeding has been filed or initiated will (upon delivering notice to such effect to the indemnifying party) have the right to undertake, at the indemnifying party's own cost and expense, the defense, compromise or settlement of such Action or Proceeding on behalf of and for the account and risk of the indemnifying party; provided, however, that such Action or Proceeding shall not be compromised or settled without the written consent of the indemnifying party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event the indemnified party assumes defense of the Action or Proceeding, the indemnified party will keep the indemnifying party reasonably informed of the progress of any such defense, compromise or settlement and will consult with, when appropriate, and consider any reasonable advice from, the indemnifying party of any such defense, compromise or settlement. The indemnifying party shall be liable for any settlement of any action subject to indemnification and effected pursuant to and in accordance with this Section 8.2 9.2 and for any final judgment (subject to any right of appeal), and the indemnifying party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party from and against any Damages by reason of such settlement or judgment. Regardless of whether the indemnifying party or the indemnified party takes up the defense, the indemnifying party will pay reasonable costs and expenses in connection with the defense, compromise or settlement for any Action or Proceeding under this Section 9.2. The indemnified party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying party and its such attorneys in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom; provided, however, that the indemnified party may, at its own cost, participate in the investigation, trial and defense of such Action or Proceeding and any appeal arising therefrom. The indemnifying party shall pay all expenses due under this Section 9.2 as such expenses become due. In the event such expenses are not so paid, the indemnified party shall be entitled to settle any Action or Proceeding under this Section 9.2 without the consent of the indemnifying party and without waiving any rights the indemnified party may have against the indemnifying party.