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Authority to bind third party warranty

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

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.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

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.

How other platforms handle this

Tinder Medium

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.

Perplexity AI Medium

These Terms and the licenses granted hereunder may be assigned by the Company but may not be assigned by you without the prior express written consent of the Company.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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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 Meta Commercial Terms

Provision details

Document information
Document
Meta Commercial Terms
Entity
Meta
Document last updated
May 20, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-065021
Document ID
CA-D-00868
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
e1474576e8881308276e0666389d41d870c35cccab814eff8b8f9bc94af09130
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 23:04 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Meta
Document: Meta Commercial Terms
Record ID: CA-P-065021
Captured: 2026-05-20 23:04:35 UTC
SHA-256: e1474576e8881308…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/meta/meta-commercial-terms/provision/CA-P-065021/authority-to-bind-third-party-warranty/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Meta's Authority to bind third party warranty clause do?

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.

How does this clause affect you?

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.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 299 platforms. See the full comparison.

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