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"We act as a payment service provider only. We do not: Act as an escrow agent...Act as your agent or trustee; Enter into a partnership, joint venture, agency or employment relationship with you...Excerpt from PayPal's User Agreement
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The clause states: “We act as a payment service provider only. We do not: Act as an escrow agent...Act as your agent or trustee; Enter into a partnership, joint venture, agency or employment relationship with you...”
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