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Adyen may run background checks on Merchant

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Merchant agrees that Adyen may run further checks on Merchant's identity, creditworthiness and background by contacting and consulting relevant registries and governmental authorities.

Excerpt from Adyen's Terms

Applicable regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
ePrivacy Directive
European Union
FCRA
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
GLBA
United States Federal
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US

Provision details

Document information
Document
Adyen Terms
Entity
Adyen
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-056877
Document ID
CA-D-00664
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
374ccda91b8d245f2d326e6bada9a97665f325bbfa7dc18c4df7535e1d00b632
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 22:47 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Adyen
Document: Adyen Terms
Record ID: CA-P-056877
Captured: 2026-05-07 22:47:24 UTC
SHA-256: 374ccda91b8d245f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/adyen/adyen-terms/provision/CA-P-056877/adyen-may-run-background-checks-on-merchant/
Accessed: Aug. 5, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Adyen's Adyen may run background checks on Merchant clause do?

The clause states: “Merchant agrees that Adyen may run further checks on Merchant's identity, creditworthiness and background by contacting and consulting relevant registries and governmental authorities.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 296 platforms. See the full comparison.

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