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If we rely on certain legal bases (such as "legal obligation" or "contractual necessity") and you do not provide us with your Personal Data, we may not be able to lawfully provide you services.
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By placing an order, you acknowledge and agree that, if the Merchant is responsible for the delivery of an order, the Merchant may use your Personal Information to facilitate the delivery of the order to you...
"Neither Party will be liable for any delay or failure to perform an obligation under these Terms if such Party's performance is prevented, hindered, or delayed by the occurrence of any act of nature, governmental act, supervening illegality...Excerpt from Plaid's Terms of Use
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The clause states: “Neither Party will be liable for any delay or failure to perform an obligation under these Terms if such Party's performance is prevented, hindered, or delayed by the occurrence of any act of nature, governmental act, supervening illegality...”
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