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Send or otherwise transmit to or through the Websites and Platforms chain letters, unsolicited messages, so-called "spamming" or "phishing" messages, or messages marketing or advertising goods and services
use the Service to transmit spam, chain letters, or other unsolicited email
to generate, distribute, publish, or facilitate unsolicited mass email, promotions, advertisements, or other solicitations
"Using the Site to spam or phish or otherwise impact the operation of the Site or the integrity of the use of the Site by Zelle® or others;Excerpt from Zelle's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “Using the Site to spam or phish or otherwise impact the operation of the Site or the integrity of the use of the Site by Zelle® or others;”
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