The agreement states that Taskers may be subject to identity verification and criminal background checks conducted by third-party services as a condition of platform registration and ongoing use. Taskrabbit explicitly disclaims responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of background check results.
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This provision establishes that background checks are conducted by third-party services and that Taskrabbit disclaims liability for their accuracy. Clients selecting Taskers based on background check status should note that the agreement simultaneously uses background check designations as informational signals while disclaiming any endorsement or guarantee of their reliability.
Interpretive note: The applicability of FCRA to Taskrabbit's background check practices depends on the specific role Taskrabbit and its third-party providers play in the consumer reporting process, which requires evaluation beyond the document text alone.
The agreement states that Taskrabbit may require background checks for Tasker registration but disclaims responsibility for the accuracy of background check information. Clients relying on background check status in Tasker profiles bear sole responsibility for independently evaluating Tasker suitability as stated in the agreement.
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"To the extent permitted by applicable law, Taskers may be subject to a review process before they can register on, and during their use of, the Platform, which may include, but is not limited to, identity verification and criminal background checks, using third party services as appropriate. If a Tasker, to the extent permitted under applicable law, you agree to undergo such Background Checks. Taskrabbit cannot, and does not, assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy or reliability of Background Check information, nor for any false or misleading statements made by Users of the Platform.Excerpt from TaskRabbit's Terms of Service
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Background checks conducted by third-party services are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) in the US, which imposes obligations on employers and background check providers regarding the use, accuracy, and …
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This provision establishes that background checks are conducted by third-party services and that Taskrabbit disclaims liability for their accuracy. Clients selecting Taskers based on background check status should note that the agreement simultaneously uses background check designations as informational signals while disclaiming any endorsement or guarantee of their reliability.
The agreement states that Taskrabbit may require background checks for Tasker registration but disclaims responsibility for the accuracy of background check information. Clients relying on background check status in Tasker profiles bear sole responsibility for independently evaluating Tasker suitability as stated in the agreement.
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