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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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Customer shall promptly notify Perplexity if Customer becomes aware of any unauthorized access to, or use of, an Authorized User's account.
You agree to immediately notify AT&T of any unauthorized use of your password or account or any other breach of security.
Use another user's account or share your account with another person;
"Employer must immediately notify Gusto if Employer believes that the Employer Account or any of Employer's Administrator Profiles, Member log-in credentials, or Administrator log-in credentials have been compromised.Excerpt from Gusto's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Employer must immediately notify Gusto if Employer believes that the Employer Account or any of Employer's Administrator Profiles, Member log-in credentials, or Administrator log-in credentials have been compromised.”
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