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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.
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"You must be at least 18 years old to create an Employer Account.Excerpt from Gusto's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “You must be at least 18 years old to create an Employer Account.”
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