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Adyen may run background checks on Merchant

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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

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Document information
Document
Adyen Terms
Entity
Adyen
Date stated by the document
March 7, 2023
As printed in Adyen’s text (version CA-V-001299), not a ConductAtlas date.
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
May 5, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-001299, captured May 5, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-056877
Document ID
CA-D-000664
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Extracted-text SHA-256 (version CA-V-001299)
0d766d7afa5880f2eb7e04a05f24b0ef8c16ec1faf95ce5cd30aa3e9a52abc8a
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 22:47 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Excerpt found in version CA-V-001299, captured May 5, 2026 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: Adyen
Document: Adyen Terms
Record ID: CA-P-056877
Version: CA-V-001299
Captured: 2026-05-05 06:35:51 UTC
SHA-256: 0d766d7afa5880f2…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/adyen/adyen-terms/provision/CA-P-056877/adyen-may-run-background-checks-on-merchant/
Accessed: Nov. 10, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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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.”

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