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Users are informed that NerdWallet's recognition involved financial compensation to NerdWallet from Betterment, and that the award reflects only specific enumerated factors rather than comprehensive performance assessment. The provision clarifies the scope and limitations of relying on the third-party endorsement when evaluating Betterment's services.
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