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If the user lacks actual authority to bind the third party, the user has made a false representation and warranty to Meta, which may have legal consequences.
Interpretive note: The excerpt is brief and lacks surrounding context specifying the triggering conditions (i.e., which action by the user activates this representation and warranty). The primary proposition is clear; the trigger is inferred from standard contracting context.
If you accept Meta's terms on behalf of another party without actual authority to bind them, you are in breach of a representation and warranty made to Meta.
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If you believe we have taken action against your content or account in a way that does not comply with these Terms, you have the right to bring a claim for breach of contract under UK law.
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"you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that third party to such terms.Excerpt from Meta's Commercial Terms
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If the user lacks actual authority to bind the third party, the user has made a false representation and warranty to Meta, which may have legal consequences.
If you accept Meta's terms on behalf of another party without actual authority to bind them, you are in breach of a representation and warranty made to Meta.
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