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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 hereby grant you a limited, revocable, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license under the rights licensable by us to use the services and use Content from our services solely for your personal use...
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"Gusto grants Employer a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access, use, and view the Employer-facing components of the Gusto Content, Platform and Services solely as necessary for Employer to use the Services...Excerpt from Gusto's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Gusto grants Employer a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access, use, and view the Employer-facing components of the Gusto Content, Platform and Services solely as necessary for Employer to use the Services...”
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