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The updated terms specify which Shopify corporate entity you contract with and which courts have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes, based on your store's billing address. Previously, the terms designated contracting parties and courts by region but in separate sections; the revised structure consolidates this information in a single table and introduces Shopify Technology (USA) Inc. as a contracting party for US-based merchants. The practical effect is that merchants in different regions now have explicit clarity on their contracting counterparty and the specific court system that will handle disputes, though the geographic assignment of courts remains substantially similar to prior language.
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Unless specified otherwise in an Order (a) all Fees owed to Anyscale will be paid in U.S. Dollars; (b) invoiced payments will be due within 30 days of the date of your receipt of each invoice; (c) Fees paid by credit card will be immediately due and payable...
Only valid credit cards or a Target Debit Card can be used to purchase a Target Circle 360 membership. You cannot use a debit card, other than the Target Debit Card, to pay for a Target Circle 360 membership.
If Customer requires a purchase order, vendor registration form, or other documentation, such requirement will in no way relieve or excuse Customer from timely paying any amounts due hereunder.
"You must keep a valid payment method on file with us to pay for all incurred and recurring Fees. Shopify will charge applicable Fees to any valid payment method that you authorize...Excerpt from Shopify's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “You must keep a valid payment method on file with us to pay for all incurred and recurring Fees. Shopify will charge applicable Fees to any valid payment method that you authorize...”
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