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The AGENCY will have sole responsibility for ensuring the insurance coverage and limits required are obtained by subcontractors. 8. Claims Against Client. Neither the AGENCY, nor the AGENCY'S attorneys shall be responsible for providing the COURT with legal representation to defend the COURT against any claims, counterclaims or third -party claims asserted against the COURT, whether asserted in response to a collection lawsuit initiated by the AGENCY or otherwise. 9. Cancellation of Accounts. Any judgments referred to the AGENCY may be withdrawn by the COURT at any time, unless legal action has been commenced by the AGENCY. Notification of withdrawal may be verbal, but shall be verified in writing prior to the next report date. In the event a judgment is withdrawn by the COURT, no fee will be due to the AGENCY for collection efforts on said judgment. 10. Uncollectible Accounts. In the event an account is deemed uncollectible by the AGENCY, it may be returned to the COURT together with an explanation of why it is uncollectible. 11. Hold Harmless Clause. The AGENCY agrees to indemnify and hold the Lower Kittitas County District Court, Kittitas County and all elected officials, employees and agents of Kittitas County and the Lower Kittitas County District Court harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, judgments, losses and expenses, including but not limited to court costs and reasonable attorney fees occasioned by, arising out of related to, or in connection with any negligent or willful action or omission of the AGENCY or its employees and agents in the performance of the herein described. The COURT will indemnify and hold harmless the AGENCY, subsidiary or affiliated companies and divisions, and their officers, agents, owners, attorneys and employees from any Claims arising out of or as a result of the negligent acts or omissions of the COURT, its employees or agents; and specifically agrees to indemnify and hold harmless from and against all Claims resulting from errors in account information furnished to the AGENCY by the COURT. 12. Agency Compensation. Collection charges shall be added by the COURT onto judgments assigned to the AGENCY at the time of assignment. The AGENCY will leave a $5.00 balance on the judgment portion owed until all collection charges, interest charges and legal fees have been paid in full. The AGENCY shall retain payment for services performed as set out hereafter: The collection costs will be based on the assigned amount. If the balance is $100.00 or less, the AGENCY will assign a collection cost equal to the full amount. Judgments over $100.00 will be assessed a collection cost of 50% of the assigned amount. Judgments over $100,000.00 will be assessed a collection cost of 35% of the assigned amount. RCW 19.16.500 Partial payments will be split between the COURT and the AGENCY as follows: Payments shall be