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The provision distinguishes between termination of the account relationship and liability for pre-existing obligations. This operational structure preserves PayPal's ability to enforce payment obligations, pursue recovery for disputed transactions, or pursue claims related to the account even after the account has been closed.
Account holders may terminate their relationship with PayPal without incurring termination fees, but the clause obligates them to remain liable for all account-related obligations after closure. This means outstanding balances, chargebacks, fraud claims, or other account liabilities persist beyond account termination and remain subject to collection or legal action.
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The provision distinguishes between termination of the account relationship and liability for pre-existing obligations. This operational structure preserves PayPal's ability to enforce payment obligations, pursue recovery for disputed transactions, or pursue claims related to the account even after the account has been closed.
Account holders may terminate their relationship with PayPal without incurring termination fees, but the clause obligates them to remain liable for all account-related obligations after closure. This means outstanding balances, chargebacks, fraud claims, or other account liabilities persist beyond account termination and remain subject to collection or legal action.
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