Difference between protect and defend in a contract?
<p>From this <a href="https://www.slamdot.com/maintenance" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Maintenance Agreement</a>:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Customer represents to Slamdot and unconditionally guarantees that any
  elements of text, graphics, photos, designs, trademarks, or other
  artwork furnished to Slamdot are owned by Customer, or that Customer
  has permission from the rightful owner to use each of these elements,
  and will hold harmless, protect, and defend Slamdot and its
  subcontractors from any claim or suit arising from the use of such
  elements furnished by Customer.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>What's the difference between defend and protect as the relate to litigation? Can someone provide a simple example with a shorter contract?</p>

<p>I've also seen "save" thrown into the mix.</p>

<p>In the context of that clause. I believe protect and defend means the same thing. The clause just uses both words to increase clarity of the meaning conveyed.</p>

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