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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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we have adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who repeatedly infringe the intellectual property rights of others.
If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data without parental consent, we remove such data and terminate the child's account (except where we are required to retain all or a portion of such data for compliance purposes).
In the event that you violate the immediately preceding sentence, Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to immediately take any or all of the actions set forth herein without any notice or warning to you.
"Gusto may terminate or suspend Services if you violate this Agreement or any other Gusto terms or your use of the Services is improper or substantially exceeds or differs from normal use...raises suspicion of fraud, misuse, security concern, illegal activity...Excerpt from Gusto's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Gusto may terminate or suspend Services if you violate this Agreement or any other Gusto terms or your use of the Services is improper or substantially exceeds or differs from normal use...raises suspicion of fraud, misuse, security concern, illegal activity...”
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