ACCEPTABLE USE

What youcan'tdo here.

Using MettaPay for any of the following will result in suspension, funds freeze where legally permissible, and reporting to authorities.
Last updated · July 7, 2026
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Financial crime

  • Money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions evasion
  • Structuring, layering, or use of mixers/tumblers to obscure origin
  • Transactions with addresses on OFAC SDN, UN, EU, or HMT sanctions lists
  • Unlicensed money transmission or virtual-asset service operation
02

Fraud & deception

  • Identity misrepresentation, impersonation, synthetic identities
  • Chargeback fraud, dispute fraud, or fabricated evidence
  • Fake reviews, fake vouches, or manipulated reputation
  • Phishing, social engineering, or credential harvesting
03

Illegal goods & services

  • Controlled substances, weapons, CSAM, human trafficking
  • Unlicensed pharmaceuticals, counterfeit goods, stolen data
  • Unlicensed securities offerings, unregistered ICOs, ponzi/pyramid schemes
  • Unlicensed gambling
04

Platform abuse

  • Scraping, automated abuse, or circumvention of rate limits
  • Reverse engineering security controls or exploiting vulnerabilities without our written permission (see Responsible Disclosure)
  • Reselling accounts, MettaTags, or API keys
  • Use of the platform to test malware, spam, or DDoS other services
05

Prohibited industries

  • Adult content involving non-consenting parties
  • FCRA-regulated screening (background checks, credit decisions) without proper licensing
  • Debt collection without applicable licensing
06

Enforcement

We may investigate, suspend, freeze, or terminate accounts and reverse or hold transactions where legally permissible. We cooperate with valid legal process — see Law Enforcement Guidelines.

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Report abuse

Email abuse@mettapays.com with the MettaTag, transaction ID, or wallet address.

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