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By disclaiming both processing and control, Google positions itself outside the transaction chain for these instruments, which directly affects where users must direct disputes about funds, refunds, or chargebacks.
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Users are informed that Google is not the processor of their transactions and does not control payment card availability, funds, payments, refunds, or chargebacks.
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By disclaiming both processing and control, Google positions itself outside the transaction chain for these instruments, which directly affects where users must direct disputes about funds, refunds, or chargebacks.
Users are informed that Google is not the processor of their transactions and does not control payment card availability, funds, payments, refunds, or chargebacks.
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