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Authority to Bind Requirement

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What it is

This provision conditions authorized use of Cisco Technology on the accepting individual having authority to contractually bind their company and its affiliates to the Cisco General Terms.

This analysis describes what Duo Security's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes that acceptance of the Cisco General Terms is a corporate-level contractual commitment, not merely an individual user acknowledgment. Organizations should ensure that only authorized signatories or representatives accept these terms on the company's behalf.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement states that individuals who lack authority to bind their company and affiliates should not use the Cisco Technology, framing use as contingent on valid corporate authorization. This provision has direct implications for how organizations manage account creation and terms acceptance workflows.

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If you do not have authority to bind your company and its affiliates, or if you do not agree with the terms of the General Terms, do not use the Cisco Technology.

Excerpt from Duo Security's Duo Terms of Service

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision does not directly implicate specific data protection regulations, but it has implications under general contract law principles governing authority and assent.

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Duo Terms of Service
Entity
Duo Security
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-016439
Document ID
CA-D-00695
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
5f8a6adfabd4b78bc5f83c8f3a7ad45dc3f96c373231b228894cc42777d63d0b
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 09:41 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Duo Security
Document: Duo Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-016439
Captured: 2026-05-07 09:41:33 UTC
SHA-256: 5f8a6adfabd4b78b…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/duo-security/duo-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-016439/authority-to-bind-requirement/
Accessed: Aug. 11, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Duo Security's Authority to Bind Requirement clause do?

This provision establishes that acceptance of the Cisco General Terms is a corporate-level contractual commitment, not merely an individual user acknowledgment. Organizations should ensure that only authorized signatories or representatives accept these terms on the company's behalf.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement states that individuals who lack authority to bind their company and affiliates should not use the Cisco Technology, framing use as contingent on valid corporate authorization. This provision has direct implications for how organizations manage account creation and terms acceptance workflows.

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