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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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If we agree to invoice Customer by email, full payment must be received within thirty (30) days from the invoice date.
If Customer pays by invoice, Customer will pay Google all invoiced amounts by the Payment Due Date.
Any payment disputes must be submitted in good faith before the payment due date.
"Employer agrees to pay any invoice within fifteen (15) days of receipt via a payment method Gusto deems acceptable in our sole discretion.Excerpt from Gusto's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Employer agrees to pay any invoice within fifteen (15) days of receipt via a payment method Gusto deems acceptable in our sole discretion.”
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