Agent shall not in any way be responsible for the performance or discharge of, and Agent does not hereby undertake to perform or discharge, any obligation, duty, responsibility, or liability of Pledgor in connection with the Collateral or otherwise.  Pledgor hereby agrees to indemnify Agent and hold Agent harmless from and against all losses, liabilities, damages, claims, or demands suffered or incurred by reason of this Agreement or by reason of any alleged responsibilities or undertakings on the part of Agent to perform or discharge any obligations, duties, responsibilities, or liabilities of Pledgor in connection with the Collateral or otherwise; provided, however , that the foregoing indemnity and agreement to hold harmless shall not apply to losses, liabilities, damages, claims, or demands suffered or incurred by reason of Agent’s own gross negligence or willful misconduct.  Agent shall have no duty to collect any amounts due or to become due in connection with the Collateral or enforce or preserve Pledgor’s rights under this Agreement.