Define: Claim
What does "Claim" mean? The meaning differs based on the contract. We found 6 definitions across 6 companies in SEC filings.
Definition 1 (CHEVRON CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Claim means any claim, liability, loss, demand, damage, cost, lien, encumbrance, proceeding, cause of action, obligation, requirement, penalty, fine, interest and award, whether arising by law, contract, tort (including negligence), voluntary settlement, or in any other manner.
Source: CHEVRON CORP 10-Q
Definition 2 (DANAHER CORP /DE/, seen in 1 filing)
Claim means all claims, losses, liabilities, obligations, demands, suits, judgments or causes of action, penalties, fines, costs and expenses of any nature whatsoever, including attorneys fees and expenses.
Source: DANAHER CORP /DE/ 10-K
Definition 3 (CIENA CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Claim means all demands, claims, actions or causes of action, assessments, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including, without limitation, interest, penalties, and reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements, asserted against, resulting to, imposed upon or incurred by the Indemnified Person, directly or indirectly.
Source: CIENA CORP S-1
Definition 4 (AST SpaceMobile, Inc., seen in 1 filing)
Claim means any and all right, title, interest or claim of any kind.
Source: AST SpaceMobile, Inc. S-1
Definition 5 (Meta Platforms, Inc., seen in 1 filing)
Claim means any actual, threatened, pending or completed action, suit, proceeding, claim, counterclaim, cross claim, arbitration, mediation, regulatory process, alternative dispute resolution mechanism, hearing, inquiry or investigation, whether brought in the right of the Company or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative, legislative, regulatory, enforcement or investigative (formal or informal) nature, including, without limitation, any appeal therefrom.
Source: Meta Platforms, Inc. 10-K
Definition 6 (Walt Disney Co, seen in 1 filing)
Claim means any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, proceeding or alternate dispute resolution mechanism, or any inquiry, hearing or investigation, whether conducted by the Company or any other party, that Indemnitee in good faith believes might lead to the institution of any such action, suit, proceeding or alternate dispute resolution mechanism, whether civil, criminal, administrative, investigative or other.
Source: Walt Disney Co 10-K
Data extracted from 8 SEC EDGAR filings across 6 companies. Source: Material contracts (Exhibit 10) filed under Regulation S-K.
This page presents definitions found in actual SEC filings for informational purposes. The specific definition appropriate for your contract may vary based on jurisdiction, industry, and specific circumstances. Consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice.