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Because Duo MFA is often required to access business systems, an immediate suspension could lock all employees out of email, VPNs, and other critical tools — creating a severe operational disruption.
This agreement primarily affects business customers and IT administrators who deploy Duo's authentication services for their organizations, placing responsibility for user management, configuration, and authorized use on the customer rather than Duo. The liability cap limits financial recourse if the service fails, which is material for organizations depending on Duo for access control to sensitive or regulated systems. You can request a Data Processing Addendum from Duo if your organization operates under GDPR, HIPAA, or similar data protection requirements that mandate a formal processor agreement.
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Okta reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time if you violate these Terms, if required by law, or if Okta reasonably believes that your use poses a security risk or legal liability to Okta or third parties.
Twilio may suspend or terminate your access to all or any part of the Services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately. Twilio may also suspend your account or access to specific Services immediately and without notice if we believe, in our sole discretion, ...
We may, without prior notice, limit, suspend or terminate your Service if you engage in conduct we believe: (1) violates the Agreement; (2) constitutes a fraudulent or illegal use of your Service; (3) adversely affects our network or other customers; or (4) for any other reason that we reasonably be...
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"Duo may suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately upon written notice if you breach any provision of this Agreement, fail to pay any fees when due, or if Duo reasonably believes suspension is necessary to prevent harm to the Service or other customers. Upon termination, your right to access and use the Service will immediately cease.— Excerpt from Duo Security's Duo Terms of Service
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Because Duo MFA is often required to access business systems, an immediate suspension could lock all employees out of email, VPNs, and other critical tools — creating a severe operational disruption.
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