Free Hold Harmless Letter [Sample]

Hold Harmless Letter sample

This Hold Harmless Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between John Doe of 1234 Main Street, Anytown, California, hereinafter “Promisor,” and Brian Smith of 5678 Alder Street, Anytown, California, hereinafter “Promisee,” on this ____ day of ________, 20__, in Anytown, California.

The intent of this Agreement is to indemnify Promisee from any claims arising from and related to painting the exterior of the home at 5678 Alder Street, Anytown, California or renting the ballroom at 5678 Alder Street, Anytown, California.

Promisor shall fully defend, indemnify and hold harmless Promisee from any claims, demands, lawsuits, causes of action, liability loss, damage or injury without limitation. These may include claims regarding personal injury, property damage and monetary loss. 

In the event any claim or suit is brought against Promisee, Promisor shall pay for legal counsel to defend against claims that are within the scope of this agreement. 

Should any party to this agreement file suit in a court of law to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to any legal fees incurred in defending against a third party claim as well as reasonable legal fees and costs incurred in an effort to enforce or interpret this Agreement.

This agreement shall be interpreted under the laws of the State of California.

Promisor Signature 

Promisee Signature