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This provision establishes a procedural mechanism through which Patreon can suspend fund disbursement during compliance investigations, creating operational continuity for the platform's fraud prevention and terms enforcement processes.
Creators operating under these terms accept that payout suspension may occur during investigations initiated by Patreon, with final determination of investigation results resting with the platform rather than through independent dispute resolution. The timing and conditions for fund release are determined by Patreon's investigation process.
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"Patreon may withhold payouts or funds from creators if we suspect fraud, violations of our terms, or other improper conduct, pending investigation. Patreon reserves the right to determine the outcome and resolution of any such investigation.— Excerpt from Patreon's Patreon Terms of Use
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This provision establishes a procedural mechanism through which Patreon can suspend fund disbursement during compliance investigations, creating operational continuity for the platform's fraud prevention and terms enforcement processes.
Creators operating under these terms accept that payout suspension may occur during investigations initiated by Patreon, with final determination of investigation results resting with the platform rather than through independent dispute resolution. The timing and conditions for fund release are determined by Patreon's investigation process.
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