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"Partner will make accessible via the Data Access Method (1) all End User data fields designated as mandatory in the Specifications and (2) all End User data fields designated as optional in the Specifications but are then-available through the Account SitesExcerpt from Plaid's Terms of Use
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The clause states: “Partner will make accessible via the Data Access Method (1) all End User data fields designated as mandatory in the Specifications and (2) all End User data fields designated as optional in the Specifications but are then-available through the Account Sites”
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