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Employers bear full financial and legal exposure for any unauthorized activity on their account, with no allocation of that risk to Gusto.
The updated terms make explicit that requesting a background check through Gusto creates a legally binding agreement not just with Gusto but also incorporating terms from Gusto's payroll service and Checkr's service agreement. This means customers are committing to multiple overlapping sets of terms when they initiate a background check request. The change does not appear to alter the substantive rights or obligations, but rather clarifies their scope and binding nature in writing.
View change record →You are responsible for all consequences of unauthorized use of your Gusto account, without exception.
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Notify us of unauthorized use of your password or account immediately.
You agree to immediately notify AT&T of any unauthorized use of your password or account or any other breach of security.
We may also upload updates to your PlayStation Devices to stop unauthorized use of your Account or prevent PlayStation Devices from connecting to PlayStation Services.
"Employer accepts all risks of unauthorized use of Employer's Account.Excerpt from Gusto's Terms of Service
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Employers bear full financial and legal exposure for any unauthorized activity on their account, with no allocation of that risk to Gusto.
You are responsible for all consequences of unauthorized use of your Gusto account, without exception.
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