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The commitment to notice and self-management tools is conditioned on being 'when appropriate,' meaning Shopify retains discretion over when this process applies rather than guaranteeing it universally.
Interpretive note: The qualifier 'when appropriate' leaves significant discretion with Shopify as to when notice and tools will be provided, but the clause does not define what makes a situation 'appropriate.' This limits the strength of any user-facing assurance.
Users can expect to receive notice and access to self-management tools for risks and disputes, subject to Shopify's determination that it is appropriate to do so.
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The commitment to notice and self-management tools is conditioned on being 'when appropriate,' meaning Shopify retains discretion over when this process applies rather than guaranteeing it universally.
Users can expect to receive notice and access to self-management tools for risks and disputes, subject to Shopify's determination that it is appropriate to do so.
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