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"If we suspect or determine, in our sole discretion, any fraud, tampering, abuse, or violation of these Terms, we may cancel or decline orders, refuse partial or full delivery, restrict or terminate access to accounts or Services, decline or reverse refunds, charge your payment method on file for amounts you owe to Instacart, revoke or terminate incentives or benefits, or take other remedial measures.Excerpt from Instacart's Terms of Service (Superseded Capture)
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The clause states: “If we suspect or determine, in our sole discretion, any fraud, tampering, abuse, or violation of these Terms, we may cancel or decline orders, refuse partial or full delivery, restrict or terminate access to accounts or Services, decline or reverse refunds, charge your payment method on file for amounts you …”
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