Venue Rental Agreement (VRA) Indemnification Clause
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A Venue Rental Agreement (VRA) Indemnification Clause is a rental lease agreement indemnification clause for a Venue Rental Agreement (to cover liabilitiees arising from their use of a venue).
- Context:
- It can (typically) outline the obligations of a renting party.
- It can (often) act to protect the venue owner against financial losses or legal liabilities incurred due to the actions of the renter or event organizer.
- It can range from being a Broad VRA Indemnification Clause to being a Specific VRA Indemnification Clause.
- It can vary greatly in definition and may contain additional requirements depending on the specific contract.
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- Example(s):
- a Standard Venue Rental Agreement Indemnification Clause, such as:
- "The Client agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the Venue harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney fees) in connection with loss of life, personal injury or damage to property arising from or out of any occurrence in, upon or at the Venue, or the occupancy or use by Client of the Venue or any part thereof, or occasioned wholly or in part by any act or omission of the Client, its agents, contractors, employees, subtenants, licensees or invitees".
From https://www.contractscounsel.com/g/48/us/indemnity-clause
- "The Client agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the Venue harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney fees) in connection with loss of life, personal injury or damage to property arising from or out of any occurrence in, upon or at the Venue, or the occupancy or use by Client of the Venue or any part thereof, or occasioned wholly or in part by any act or omission of the Client, its agents, contractors, employees, subtenants, licensees or invitees".
- a General Rental Agreement Indemnification Clause, such as:
- "The Renter shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Owner from and against any and all claims, suits, liabilities, judgments, costs, and expenses including attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with Renter’s use of the Premises."
From https://www.contractscounsel.com/g/35/us/indemnification-clause:
- "The Renter shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Owner from and against any and all claims, suits, liabilities, judgments, costs, and expenses including attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with Renter’s use of the Premises."
- a Event Venue Indemnification Clause, such as:
- "Client shall indemnify, defend and hold Venue harmless from and against any and all demands, claims, damages to persons or property, losses and liabilities including reasonable attorneys' fees (collectively "Claims") arising out of or caused by Client's negligence in connection with the use of the Venue by Client and Guests."
From https://blog.engagedlegal.com/blog/wedding-venue-contract-terms:
- "Client shall indemnify, defend and hold Venue harmless from and against any and all demands, claims, damages to persons or property, losses and liabilities including reasonable attorneys' fees (collectively "Claims") arising out of or caused by Client's negligence in connection with the use of the Venue by Client and Guests."
- a Comprehensive Rental Indemnification Clause, such as:
- "The Renter agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Owner from and against all claims, losses, expenses, fees including attorney fees, costs, and judgments that may be asserted against the Owner that result from the acts or omissions of Renter and Renter’s guests."
From https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/indemnification-provisions-contracts.html:
- "The Renter agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Owner from and against all claims, losses, expenses, fees including attorney fees, costs, and judgments that may be asserted against the Owner that result from the acts or omissions of Renter and Renter’s guests."
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- a Standard Venue Rental Agreement Indemnification Clause, such as:
- Counter-Example(s):
- See: Legal Clause, Venue Rental Agreement.
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- A venue rental agreements is designed to protect one party, often the venue owner, against financial losses or legal liabilities incurred due to the actions of the other party, such as a tenant or event organizer. The clause swings the responsibility of potential legal and financial liabilities onto the client or event organizer in case of any damages or claims as a result of the event.\n\nSample Indemnification Clauses found in various agreement types are provided for reference by resources like Law Insider, showcasing the vast applicability and importance of these clauses in contract drafting.
- Overview of Indemnification Clauses
- Clause Purpose: The primary objective of these clauses is to shift liability for any potential claims, losses, or damages from the venue owner to the renting party.
- Clause Coverage: These clauses generally cover liabilities such as personal injury, property damage, negligence claims, breach of contract, and any act or omission by the renting party.
- Legal and Financial Responsibilities: The renting party is usually obligated to cover all legal costs, attorney fees, and other expenses incurred by the venue owner in defense against claims.
- Specifics of the Clauses
- Scope Definition: The extent of indemnification is defined using terms like "arising out of", "in connection with", "caused by", or "resulting from" the actions of the renting party.
- Variation in Limitations: Some clauses limit indemnification to losses solely due to renter negligence, while others establish broader indemnification.
- Mutual Indemnification: Certain agreements might require mutual indemnification, where both parties agree to indemnify each other.
- Transfer of Liability: These clauses effectively transfer all liabilities and costs associated with the rental event from the venue owner to the renting party.
- Variability and Legal Considerations
- No Standard Format: Indemnification clauses greatly vary in definition and may contain additional requirements depending on the specific contract.
- Legal Boundaries: Some clauses, like broad form or "no fault" indemnifications, may not be enforceable in court. Most states do not permit indemnification in cases of gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.