Hold Harmless Agreement Form for Missouri

Missouri Hold Harmless Agreement

This Hold Harmless Agreement ("Agreement") is made effective as of ________ [date], by and between ________ [Releasor's full name], located at ________ [Releasor's address], ("Releasor"), and ________ [Releasee's full name], located at ________ [Releasee's address], ("Releasee"). This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri and is specifically designed to comply with applicable Missouri statutes, including, but not limited to, those governing indemnification and liability agreements within the state.

WHEREAS, the Releasor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasee from any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, penalties, and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising from or related to the activities conducted under this Agreement, except for those claims arising out of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Releasee.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. Indemnification. The Releasor agrees to indemnify and hold the Releasee harmless against any and all claims, damages, losses, expenses, liabilities, including legal fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with the Releasor’s activities conducted under this Agreement, save for those resulting directly from the Releasee’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.
2. Scope of Agreement. This Agreement shall apply to all activities undertaken by the Releasor that could potentially result in any claim against the Releasee, except for those actions that are found to be the result of gross negligence or willful misconduct by the Releasee.
3. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party.
4. Duration. This Agreement shall remain in effect indefinitely or until terminated by either party with a thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
5. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
6. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including any attachments and exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, of the parties.
7. Amendment. This Agreement may only be amended, modified, or supplemented by an agreement in writing signed by each party hereto.
8. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, unenforceable, or invalid in whole or in part for any reason, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and such illegal, unenforceable, or invalid provisions shall be modified or deleted to the minimum extent necessary to make them legal, enforceable, and valid.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

Releasor:

Signature: ___________________________

Print Name: __________________________

Date: _______________________________

Releasee:

Signature: ___________________________

Print Name: __________________________

Date: _______________________________