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API Merchant must comply with PCI-DSS at all times

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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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The Merchant using the API interface must at all times fully comply with the then current PCI-DSS rules and on Adyen's first request demonstrate such compliance and provide its valid certification of its compliance.

Excerpt from Adyen's Terms

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal

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-056939
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-056939
Captured: 2026-05-07 22:47:24 UTC
SHA-256: 374ccda91b8d245f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/adyen/adyen-terms/provision/CA-P-056939/api-merchant-must-comply-with-pci-dss-at-all-times/
Accessed: Aug. 5, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Adyen's API Merchant must comply with PCI-DSS at all times clause do?

The clause states: “The Merchant using the API interface must at all times fully comply with the then current PCI-DSS rules and on Adyen's first request demonstrate such compliance and provide its valid certification of its compliance.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 281 platforms. See the full comparison.

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