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The word 'independently' means PayPal does not share or assume this compliance obligation; the user bears it alone across every use case and jurisdiction, with no carve-out for purpose.
If you use PayPal's services for any purpose, you alone are responsible for ensuring every related action complies with all applicable laws.
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"You are independently responsible for complying with all applicable laws in all of your actions related to your use of PayPal's services, regardless of the purpose of the use.— Excerpt from PayPal's PayPal Acceptable Use Policy
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The word 'independently' means PayPal does not share or assume this compliance obligation; the user bears it alone across every use case and jurisdiction, with no carve-out for purpose.
If you use PayPal's services for any purpose, you alone are responsible for ensuring every related action complies with all applicable laws.
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