Indemnification and Hold Harmless. The Strategic Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company from any and all third party claims by the Strategic Consultant, which may arise out of and in the course of the performance of his duties hereunder. This section shall not affect any other remedies either party may have under this Agreement. The Strategic Consultant expressly waives any and all claims for unemployment benefits and/or workers' compensation benefits, and shall maintain same as necessary in connection with the performance of services required by the Company.