what is a hold harmless clause 
a hold harmless clause also known as a hold harmless agreement or hold harmless provision is a clause in a legal contract absolving one party of legal liability for any injuries or damages suffered by another party it ensures that one party cannot hold the other party legally responsible for any risks incurred from services provided hold harmless clauses can play a crucial role in business transactions this type of agreement is especially prevalent in industries like sports real estate construction and others where the potential for loss or injury is high for example in some real estate lease agreements a commercial tenant might agree not to sue the landlord for injuries resulting from the landlord s failure to maintain the property 