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You're responsible for all applicable taxes, and we'll charge tax when required.
Customer is responsible for all sales, use, ad valorem and excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties and charges of any kind imposed by any federal, state, multinational or local governmental regulatory authority...
You agree to pay all charges that may be incurred by you or on your behalf through the Site, at the price(s) in effect when such charges are incurred including, without limitation, all shipping and handling charges.
"To the extent required by any applicable law, as determined by Patreon in its sole discretion, Patreon may deduct and withhold taxes, duties, charges, or assessments from any payment made under or in connection with our services and will pay you the amount due after such deductionExcerpt from Patreon's Terms of Use
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The clause states: “To the extent required by any applicable law, as determined by Patreon in its sole discretion, Patreon may deduct and withhold taxes, duties, charges, or assessments from any payment made under or in connection with our services and will pay you the amount due after such deduction”
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