Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hypertension: In patients with CKD, regardless of race or diabetes status, the use of an ACE inhibitor (ACEI) or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) as initial therapy is recommended to improve kidney outcomes.
Definition. A provision in an agreement under which one or both parties agree not to hold the other party responsible for any loss, damage, or legal liability. In effect, this clause indemnifies the parties on a unilateral or reciprocal basis (as the case may be). See also indemnity clause.
Hold Harmless Clause Law and Legal Definition. A hold harmless clause is a contractual provision in which on party agrees not to hold the other party responsible for any specified or unspecified liability or harm that the other party might incur. This clause simply indemnifies the other party from any losses.