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The transfer of Virtual Items is prohibited, and you shall not sell, redeem, or otherwise transfer Virtual Items to any person or entity. Virtual Items may only be redeemed through our Services.
Asking for donations, so long as you don't offer the donor something that only they can use
Ramp may determine when, how, and under what conditions Company or Users may qualify for or earn rewards.
"Based on our reasonable and good faith estimate, we receive value from Starbucks ® Rewards in increased customer loyalty and patronage, though any value will vary by Starbucks ® Rewards member...Excerpt from Starbucks's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “Based on our reasonable and good faith estimate, we receive value from Starbucks ® Rewards in increased customer loyalty and patronage, though any value will vary by Starbucks ® Rewards member...”
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