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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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"Employer acknowledges and agrees that Gusto is not responsible for the loss or modification of any Employer Data, and that Employer's use of the Platform and Services is at Employer's own risk.Excerpt from Gusto's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Employer acknowledges and agrees that Gusto is not responsible for the loss or modification of any Employer Data, and that Employer's use of the Platform and Services is at Employer's own risk.”
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