# Product Usage Restrictions Welcome to CoinChef! To ensure compliance with global regulations and maintain a secure and legally sound platform, we have established the following usage restrictions. By accessing or using our Platform, you agree to adhere to these terms. ### General Usage Restrictions Access to and use of the Platform is strictly prohibited for individuals or entities who are legally prevented from utilizing such services under applicable laws. By using the Platform, you declare that: * You are not subject to any restrictions under applicable law. * You do not appear on any **Sanction Lists** and do not qualify as a **Restricted Person** (defined below). ### Responsibility for Compliance It is your sole responsibility to ensure that your access to and use of the Platform complies with all relevant laws and regulations applicable to your jurisdiction. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in restricted access or account termination. ### Definition of Sanction Lists The term "Sanction Lists" refers to any lists of economic or trade embargoes, or specially designated or blocked persons issued by international organizations or governmental authorities globally. Examples include but are not limited to: * United Nations Consolidated Sanction List ([UN Security Council List](https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated-list)) * European Union Sanctions * United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Sanctions * United Kingdom Sanctions ### Jurisdictional Restrictions Our services, information, and products may not be appropriate or legally permissible for use in all jurisdictions. You are prohibited from accessing or using the Platform in jurisdictions where such use: * Violates local laws. * Would require us to comply with specific legal or registration requirements in that jurisdiction. #### Prohibited Localities CoinChef does not facilitate transactions with digital wallets based in, or residents of, the following regions: * Myanmar (Burma) * Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) * China * Cuba * UAE * Crimea and Sevastopol * Democratic Republic of Congo * Iran * Iraq * Libya * Mali * Nicaragua * North Korea * Singapore * Switzerland * Somalia * Sudan * Syria * United States * United Kingdom * Yemen * Zimbabwe * Any other areas identified on [**Sanction Lists**](https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/un-sc-consolidated-list). ### Platform Access Limitations CoinChef reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to restrict the availability of the Platform to any individual, geographical area, or jurisdiction at any time. These limitations are part of our ongoing compliance measures to align with international regulations. ### Prohibition of Circumvention Users are strictly prohibited from employing software, network manipulation techniques, or tools (such as Virtual Private Networks, VPNs) to: * Alter their internet protocol (IP) address. * Bypass the restrictions set forth in this document. ### Definition of Restricted Persons A "Restricted Person" includes individuals or entities that: 1. Are identified on **Sanction Lists** by international organizations or governmental bodies. 2. Are situated in, hold citizenship of, incorporated within, or have a registered office in the **Prohibited Localities** listed above. ### Compliance and Enforcement CoinChef employs advanced technology to identify and prevent access to the Platform by wallets and users that violate these terms. Specifically, we: * Monitor and block access from Restricted Persons and entities in Prohibited Localities. * Utilize compliance mechanisms to ensure adherence to these restrictions. By using the Platform, you agree to: * Not attempt to circumvent the restrictions using unauthorized methods. * Abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this document. CoinChef remains committed to providing a safe and compliant environment for our users worldwide. If you have any questions regarding these restrictions, please contact our support team for further assistance. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.coinchef.com/product-usage-restrictions.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.