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
This page is a defensible template maintained by MettaPay. It is not legal advice — consult qualified counsel before relying on it for production use.
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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.
