{"id":3285,"date":"2026-10-24T05:27:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T05:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/contract-indemnification-dispute-attorney-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:40:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:40:26","slug":"contract-indemnification-dispute-attorney-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/contract-indemnification-dispute-attorney-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Indemnification Clause Dispute Attorney Florida | KEW Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3284\" alt=\"A small business owner&#x27;s desk covered with vendor invoices, breach of contract notices, and an open legal file folder.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-6.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-6-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-6-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-6-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-b-photo-6.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Business Contract Disputes | Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Indemnification Clause Disputes: Clear Answers Before You Sign or Respond<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal helps Florida business owners and investors read, negotiate and dispute indemnification clauses in vendor, partner, lease and sale contracts across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible attorney for this page.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 24, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>An indemnification clause dispute starts when a contract says one party must pay for a loss or a claim that another party faces. KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. We help business owners and investors across Miami-Dade, Broward and South Florida read these clauses, answer demands and decide what to do next. This guide explains how an indemnification clause dispute works in Florida and what to do when a demand arrives.<\/p>\n<h2>What an Indemnification Clause Dispute Involves<\/h2>\n<p>An indemnification clause moves the cost of certain losses from one party to another. It is a promise written inside a contract.<\/p>\n<p>Most disputes start the same way. A third party sues one business, such as a customer, tenant or client. That business then demands that the other party, such as a vendor, contractor or landlord, cover the loss or pay for the defense.<\/p>\n<p>This page is written for business owners, managers and investors. You may have received a demand letter, a tender of defense or a lawsuit tied to a vendor, customer, landlord or contractor agreement.<\/p>\n<p>Timing matters. Contracts often set notice steps and response windows. Those terms can affect your rights, so review the agreement early, before you reply.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a demand letter is citing an indemnity clause against your business, you don&#x27;t have to work out who must defend and who must pay alone. Reach out to us. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-black-woman-lawyer-reads-legal-papers-at-her-desk-in-a-mod-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A Black woman lawyer reads legal papers at a desk in a modern office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>The Parts of a Typical Indemnification Clause<\/h2>\n<p>A typical clause says who pays, which losses count and how a claim must be handled. Each part works with the others.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Indemnity obligation.<\/strong> This names who must pay covered losses, such as damages, settlements, attorney&#8217;s fees and costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duty to defend versus duty to indemnify.<\/strong> A duty to defend can start when a claim is filed, before anyone decides who is at fault. A duty to pay a loss may come later. The two are not always the same.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scope.<\/strong> The clause may cover only third-party claims. It may also cover direct claims between the two parties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notice and tender.<\/strong> The clause may say how and when the other side must be told, and when control of the defense passes over.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limits and carve-outs.<\/strong> Some clauses cap the amount, exclude certain losses or end after a set time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read each part against the others. A clause that looks broad can narrow once the exclusions and notice terms are added.<\/p>\n<h2>How Florida Law Shapes Indemnity Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>Florida law sets some rules outside the contract. These include time limits, fee rules and where a case can be filed. The clause&#8217;s wording still drives most of the answer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time limits.<\/strong> A contract cannot shorten the time to sue below the statute of limitations. A provision that does is void (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.03.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.03<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attorney&#8217;s fees.<\/strong> Florida generally follows the American Rule. Each side pays its own lawyer unless a contract or statute says otherwise (<a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/319153\/opinion\/Opinion_SC02-1953.pdf\">Price v. Tyler<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fee-shifting clauses.<\/strong> If a contract lets one party recover fees for enforcing it, the court may also allow fees to the other side when that side wins, for contracts entered into on or after October 1, 1988 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0057\/Sections\/0057.105.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 57.105<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to file.<\/strong> Florida generally requires suit in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued or where the disputed property is. Actions against nonresidents are handled differently (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0047\/Sections\/0047.011.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 47.011<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Goods the business bought.<\/strong> After accepting goods, a buyer must notify the seller of a breach within a reasonable time. Otherwise the buyer may be barred from any remedy (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.607.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.607<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arbitration.<\/strong> Florida generally treats a written arbitration agreement as valid, enforceable and irrevocable, except on a ground that exists at law or in equity for revoking a contract (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.02<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Insurance often sits alongside the clause. Check the policy, any additional-insured status and whether the insurer must defend. Whether any of these rules helps or hurts you depends on the facts.<\/p>\n<h2>How KEW Legal Handles an Indemnification Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>We review the contract, the claim papers and the insurance together. Then we recommend a response before any deadline passes.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Intake.<\/strong> Collect the contract, all amendments, the demand letter or complaint, and the insurance policies and certificates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clause review.<\/strong> Identify the defense duty, the payment duty, notice terms, caps, carve-outs and any deadlines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Response.<\/strong> Options may include a written tender or rejection, a reservation of rights, or a request for more information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coordination.<\/strong> Work with the insurers. If your business is a defendant in the underlying suit, coordinate with litigation counsel. That lawyer may come from another firm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution.<\/strong> Negotiate the indemnity question or, if needed, file in court to resolve it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The first consultation is the starting point. How long each stage takes depends on the contract and on whether the underlying suit is already pending.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With KEW Legal on Contract Indemnity Issues<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal works as outside general counsel. That means the same team that reviews a clause can follow its notices and renewals over time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The firm has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. It serves business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida.<\/li>\n<li>The firm focuses on partnership and vendor disputes, business contracts, commercial leases and employment matters for employers. These areas often overlap with indemnity questions.<\/li>\n<li>Kristina E. Wilson, one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers, is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our lawyers, including Natalie Martinez, review contract language with your business&#8217;s facts in mind.<\/li>\n<li>This page is the responsibility of Kristina E. Wilson, with the Coral Gables office.<\/li>\n<li>If your dispute needs a lawyer outside our practice, we will say so at the start.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Common Questions About Indemnification Clause Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>Indemnity is a contract promise about who bears a loss. Insurance is a policy issued by an insurer.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is indemnification the same as insurance?<\/summary><p>No. An indemnity clause is a contract promise. Insurance is a policy from an insurer, and the two often work together.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to pay for the other side&#8217;s defense if my contract says so?<\/summary><p>The clause&#8217;s exact words decide this. Some clauses require a defense once a claim is filed. Others only cover losses later.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the contract has no indemnity clause?<\/summary><p>Other contract terms and Florida law may still apply. The answer turns on the whole agreement.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I reject a tender of defense?<\/summary><p>You can respond in writing. Accepting, rejecting or reserving rights each has consequences, so review the choice before you reply.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How soon should I act?<\/summary><p>Act early. Notice terms and response windows can be short, and missing them can affect your rights.<\/p><\/details>\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Not sure what your next step is?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><\/details><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/woman-at-a-desk-writing-on-contract-papers-beside-law-books-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Woman at an office desk writing on documents beside law books and a laptop.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With KEW Legal About Your Indemnity Demand<\/h2>\n<p>If a demand letter or lawsuit cites an indemnity clause, you need to know whether your business must defend, pay or push back. Gather these items before you call:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The contract and all amendments<\/li>\n<li>The demand letter, tender or complaint<\/li>\n<li>Any deadlines you have received<\/li>\n<li>Insurance policies and certificates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue. If an indemnity demand is on your desk now, call 305-990-2300 or send us a message through our <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a> to schedule a consultation.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. 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We examine the specific words, scope, triggers and carve-outs in your contract rather than relying on general assumptions.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business-Focused Analysis<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our work centers on business contract and vendor disputes, so we consider how the clause fits with your insurance, liability caps, and day-to-day operations.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outside General Counsel Perspective<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many business owners, we act as ongoing outside general counsel, so contract questions are reviewed with the full picture of the company&#x27;s commitments.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We serve business clients across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, including Miami, Aventura, Doral, Brickell and Fort Lauderdale.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Free, Confidential First Consultation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Don&#x27;t Treat an Indemnity Clause as Routine<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indemnity provisions can shift significant financial responsibility to your business. Review them before signing, and speak with counsel before responding to a claim, demand letter or notice under the contract.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Questions We Help Business Owners Work Through<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reviewing a Clause Before Signing<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review proposed indemnity and hold-harmless language in vendor, service, lease and purchase agreements so you understand what your business may be agreeing to.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responding to a Third-Party Claim<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a customer, vendor or other party demands indemnification, we evaluate the contract language and the facts to help you decide how to respond.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disputes Between Contracting Parties<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a counterparty refuses to honor an indemnity obligation or disputes its scope, we help you assess your position and pursue a resolution.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Negotiating Better Terms<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help draft or revise indemnity language, including scope, caps and insurance coordination, to better reflect the risks your business actually carries.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Have an Indemnification Clause Question? 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