“Adyen reserves the right to withhold Settlement of Transactions if they are Captured, but suspected to be fraudulent, related to illegal activities or likely to become subject to a Chargeback...until satisfactory completion of Adyen's investigation...”
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Adyen's suspicion alone—without a confirmed finding—is sufficient to freeze funds the Merchant would otherwise receive, for an indeterminate period tied to the completion of Adyen's investigation.
Funds from Captured transactions may be withheld from the Merchant indefinitely during Adyen's investigation if Adyen suspects fraud, illegal activity, or Chargeback risk.
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WE FURTHER RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK ANY FORM OF RELIEF, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ATTORNEYS' FEES, RELATED TO FRAUDULENT OR ILLEGAL ACTIVITY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF THE SITE.
If Brex receives reports of any such behavior, we may contact your Administrator, suspend or limit access to Company's Brex Account or the Services, or close your Brex Account, in Brex's sole discretion.
"Adyen reserves the right to withhold Settlement of Transactions if they are Captured, but suspected to be fraudulent, related to illegal activities or likely to become subject to a Chargeback...until satisfactory completion of Adyen's investigation...Excerpt from Adyen's Terms
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Adyen's suspicion alone—without a confirmed finding—is sufficient to freeze funds the Merchant would otherwise receive, for an indeterminate period tied to the completion of Adyen's investigation.
Funds from Captured transactions may be withheld from the Merchant indefinitely during Adyen's investigation if Adyen suspects fraud, illegal activity, or Chargeback risk.
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