The claims procedure refers to the process the Indemnified Party needs to follow to claim under a third-party indemnity. - Generally, if you are indemnifying someone else, you want them to jump through a couple of hoops before they can claim under the third-party indemnity. - Typical claims procedures relate to when notification must be provided to the Indemnifying Party, the right to control the legal proceedings and the obligation to provide reasonable assistance. - Some indemnities provide that if the claims procedures are not adhered to, the Indemnifying Party will be absolved from their obligations under the indemnity. This provision benefits the Indemnifying Party and may be necessary for certain circumstances.