Agency
In Washington, a 'gratuitous agent' is an agent who:
AProvides services at no charge but still owes fiduciary duties✓ Correct
BIs exempt from all agency duties because they work for free
COnly represents non-profit organizations
DAutomatically becomes a dual agent
Explanation
A gratuitous agent performs agency services without compensation but still owes the same fiduciary duties as a paid agent. Lack of compensation does not reduce the agent's legal obligations to the principal.
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