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The reserve mechanism allows Stripe to limit liquidity and control fund disbursement based on risk assessment criteria that Stripe determines unilaterally. This directly affects cash flow management and working capital availability for users operating on the Stripe platform.
Users operating accounts subject to reserve placement will experience restricted access to account funds pending Stripe's risk determination. The provision applies upon Stripe's discretionary decision and does not require advance notice or specific dispute threshold before reserve implementation.
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"Stripe may, at any time and in our sole discretion, place a Reserve on your Stripe Account if we believe there is a high level of risk associated with your business, including a higher than anticipated rate of Disputes, Refunds, or Chargebacks, or if you are operating in a high-risk industry.— Excerpt from Stripe's Stripe Terms of Service
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The reserve mechanism allows Stripe to limit liquidity and control fund disbursement based on risk assessment criteria that Stripe determines unilaterally. This directly affects cash flow management and working capital availability for users operating on the Stripe platform.
Users operating accounts subject to reserve placement will experience restricted access to account funds pending Stripe's risk determination. The provision applies upon Stripe's discretionary decision and does not require advance notice or specific dispute threshold before reserve implementation.
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