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When you make a booking, you agree to pay the cost of the Travel Experience, including any charges and taxes that may apply.
You're responsible for all applicable taxes, and we'll charge tax when required.
Customer is responsible for all sales, use, ad valorem and excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties and charges of any kind imposed by any federal, state, multinational or local governmental regulatory authority...
"Users in certain regions may be required to pay local taxes, which will be calculated and added to the total cost of a purchase.Excerpt from Telegram's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Users in certain regions may be required to pay local taxes, which will be calculated and added to the total cost of a purchase.”
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