9. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates and their respective shareholders, members, directors, officers, employees, attorneys, agents, representatives, suppliers, or contractors from and against any potential or actual claims, actions, proceedings, investigations, demands, suits, costs, expenses, and damages (including attorneys' fees, fines, or penalties imposed by any regulatory authority) arising out of or related to:

(a) Your use of or conduct in connection with the Website or Services;

(b) Your breach or our enforcement of these Terms; or

(c) Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or rights of any third party during your use of the Website or Services.

If you are obligated to indemnify the Company and its affiliates and their respective shareholders, members, directors, officers, employees, attorneys, agents, representatives, suppliers, or contractors pursuant to these Terms, the Company will have the right, in its sole discretion, to control any action or proceeding and to determine whether the Company wishes to settle, and if so, on what terms.

Your obligations under this indemnification provision will continue even after these Terms have expired or been terminated.