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# ACO Terms and Conditions

**Last Updated:** 2026-01-29

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## 1. Acceptance of Terms

By requesting, submitting, or using the Automated Checkout Service (“**ACO**”, “**Service**”, “**we**”, “**us**”, or “**our**”), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“**Terms**”).

If you do not agree to these Terms, do **not** submit an ACO request.\
Submission of an ACO request and continued use of the Service constitutes your explicit agreement to all provisions contained herein.

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## 2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms, the following definitions apply:

* **ACO / Automated Checkout Service**\
  The non-tangible, electronically provided service that attempts to place online retail orders on a user’s behalf using automated methods.
* **Service**\
  Refers collectively to the ACO, all related tools, workflows, communications, and operational processes.
* **User / You / Your**\
  Any individual or entity requesting, submitting, or using the Service.
* **Checkout Success / Successful Checkout**\
  A completed checkout event where an order is successfully placed and confirmed by the retailer, regardless of later fulfillment, shipment, or cancellation.
* **PAS (Pay After Success)**\
  A pricing model where service fees are charged only after a Successful Checkout occurs.
* **PAS Fee**\
  The service fee owed for a Successful Checkout, exclusive of item price, taxes, shipping, or retailer-imposed fees.
* **Invoice Reminder**\
  A notice sent to the User requesting payment of an outstanding PAS Fee following a Successful Checkout.
* **Payment Method on File**\
  Any payment method submitted by the User, whether for checkout purposes or fee collection, including but not limited to cards, digital wallets, or payment apps.
* **Retailer**\
  Any third-party store, platform, or merchant where checkout attempts are performed.
* **Random Sizing**\
  A request option where any available size may be purchased if a preferred size is unavailable.

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## 3. Service Description

The ACO Service is a **non-tangible, electronically provided service** that attempts to place online retail orders on your behalf using automated methods.

You acknowledge and agree that:

* Successful checkout is **not guaranteed**
* Order fulfillment is **entirely controlled by the retailer**
* Retailers may cancel, modify, or refuse orders at their discretion
* The Service only attempts checkout using the information you provide

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## 4. Eligibility and Authority

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

* You are legally capable of entering into binding agreements
* You have full authorization to use any payment method provided
* You will comply with all applicable laws, retailer policies, and platform rules

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## 5. User Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for:

* Providing accurate, complete, and up-to-date information
* Ensuring your payment method is valid, funded, and authorized
* Reviewing all order details prior to submission (item, size, quantity, address, contact info)
* Monitoring your email and payment method for order updates

Requests containing incomplete or inaccurate information may be ignored or fail without notice.

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## 6. Payment Terms (Pay After Success)

The Service operates under a **Pay After Success (PAS)** model.

You are only charged if a checkout is **successfully completed**.\
If checkout fails, no service fee is charged.

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### 6.1 Accepted Payment Methods

Payments may be collected via:

* Zelle
* PayPal
* Cash App
* Venmo
* Stripe

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### 6.2 Payment Method Authorization

By submitting payment information, you expressly authorize the following:

* **Dual-Purpose Authorization**\
  Payment methods may be used both to complete retail purchases *and* to collect PAS fees.
* **PAS Fee Collection**\
  Any payment method on file may be charged for PAS fees once checkout is successful.
* **Unpaid Invoice Collection**\
  If an invoice remains unpaid for **48 hours** after an Invoice Reminder is sent, you authorize us to charge any payment method on file without further notice.
* **Multiple Payment Methods**\
  If multiple payment methods are provided, any or all may be used to satisfy outstanding balances.
* **Continued Authorization**\
  Authorization remains active until all balances are paid in full and removal of payment information is formally requested, subject to pending transactions.

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### 6.3 PAS Pricing & Market Adjustments

PAS pricing is **dynamic** and may change at any time due to:

* Market demand
* Product scarcity
* Retailer behavior
* Checkout difficulty
* Operational risk or cost

Past PAS rates do **not** establish precedent.

The applicable PAS fee is the rate disclosed at the time the invoice is issued or otherwise communicated for that checkout.

PAS fees are **non-refundable after shipment**, regardless of delivery issues, damaged items, returns, or retailer refunds.

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### 6.4 Nonpayment & Enforcement

If payment is not received within **48 hours** of the Invoice Reminder:

* The outstanding balance may be charged automatically
* You may be permanently banned from the Service and placed on a blacklist for other providers.
* Future access may be denied without appeal

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## 7. Fees, Taxes, and Charges

You are responsible for:

* Item cost
* Shipping fees
* Taxes
* Retailer-imposed charges
* Currency conversion or bank fees

Service fees apply **only** after a Successful Checkout.

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## 8. Finality of Transactions

Once checkout is successfully completed:

* The transaction is considered final
* Changes or cancellations are subject solely to retailer policy
* The Service does not guarantee post-checkout modifications

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## 9. Cancellations and Refunds

* If a retailer cancels the order, the PAS fee is refunded
* User-requested cancellations are subject to retailer policies
* PAS fees are **non-refundable** after successful checkout

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## 10. Unauthorized or Unwanted Charges

You are responsible for reviewing all charges.

Chargebacks or disputes initiated without first contacting support may be considered a violation of these Terms and may result in service termination or blacklisting.

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## 11. Random Sizing Disclaimer

If random sizing is selected:

* Size preference is **not guaranteed**
* Checkout proceeds with any available size
* No refunds are issued due to size dissatisfaction

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## 12. Availability & Performance Limitations

You acknowledge that:

* Inventory may change instantly
* Queue systems or bot protection may block checkout
* Site outages may occur
* Success rates vary and are not guaranteed

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## 13. Prohibited Use

The Service may **not** be used for:

* Illegal or fraudulent activity
* Circumventing retailer policies
* Harassment, abuse, or misuse of systems
* Resale or misuse that violates platform terms

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## 14. Third-Party Platforms

The Service relies on third-party platforms.

We are **not affiliated with**, endorsed by, or responsible for retailers, payment providers, or fulfillment outcomes.

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## 15. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

* The Service is provided **“AS IS”** and **“AS AVAILABLE”**
* We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
* Total liability shall not exceed the PAS fee paid for the applicable checkout

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## 16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Service provider from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

* Your use of the Service
* Violations of these Terms
* Violations of third-party policies or rights

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## 17. Termination

We reserve the right to refuse service, suspend accounts, or permanently ban users at any time for violations, abuse, or operational risk.

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## 18. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time.\
Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

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## 19. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the applicable jurisdiction of the Service operator, without regard to conflict of law principles.

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## 20. Severability & Entire Agreement

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

These Terms constitute the **entire agreement** between you and the Service regarding ACO usage.

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## 21. Contact

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