Maryland Hold Harmless Agreement
This Hold Harmless Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is made and entered into by and between _______________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Indemnifier") and _______________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Indemnitee"), collectively referred to as the "Parties," on this ____ day of __________, 20___. This Agreement is strictly subject to the laws of the State of Maryland and aims to protect the Indemnitee against certain liabilities, claims, damages, and expenses.
1. Definitions
For the purposes of this Agreement, the following terms are defined as follows:
- Claim: Any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, costs, expenses, losses, or liabilities, in law or equity, known or unknown, the Indemnitee may suffer as a result of or arising out of the actions or omissions of the Indemnifier.
- Indemnifier: The Party that agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the Indemnitee against Claims as defined herein.
- Indemnitee: The Party that is protected by the Indemnifier against Claims as defined herein.
2. Hold Harmless
The Indemnifier agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the Indemnitee from and against any and all Claims arising out of or resulting directly or indirectly from the activities conducted under this Agreement, except for Claims resulting from the negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnitee. This indemnification includes, but is not limited to, legal fees, judgments, fines, and settlement amounts incurred by the Indemnitee in connection with any Claim.
3. Duration
This Agreement shall commence on the effective date as mentioned above and shall remain in full force and effect until terminated by either Party with a written notice of at least ______ days.
4. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.
5. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been included.
6. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, representations, and understandings of the Parties, written or oral.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
Indemnifier: _______________
Indemnitee: _______________
