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Geographical Restrictions

Due to international sanctions, security concerns, legal compliance requirements, and other regulatory factors, Usertune services are not available in certain countries and territories.

Restricted Countries

The following countries are currently restricted from accessing Usertune services:

Current Restrictions

Country Code Restriction Reason
Afghanistan AF Taliban control and international sanctions
Belarus BY Sanctions related to Russia
Central African Republic CF Political instability and security concerns
China CN Regulatory compliance requirements
Cuba CU US trade embargo
Democratic Republic of Congo CD Ongoing conflict and instability
Eritrea ER Human rights concerns and sanctions
Iran IR International sanctions
Iraq IQ Security and compliance concerns
Lebanon LB Banking restrictions and economic crisis
Libya LY Political instability
Mali ML Security concerns
Myanmar/Burma MM Political instability and sanctions
Nicaragua NI Political concerns and sanctions
North Korea KP International sanctions
Russia RU Current international sanctions
Somalia SO Security concerns
Sudan SD Sanctions and political instability
Syria SY Ongoing international sanctions
Venezuela VE Sanctions and economic crisis
Yemen YE Ongoing conflict and instability
Zimbabwe ZW International sanctions

Country codes follow ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard

Restriction Categories

Our geographical restrictions are based on several key factors:

🚫 International Sanctions

Countries subject to comprehensive sanctions by: - United Nations (UN) - United States (OFAC)
- European Union (EU) - Other international bodies

⚠️ Security Concerns

Countries with: - Ongoing armed conflicts - High levels of cybersecurity threats - Unstable security environments

Countries where: - Local regulations prevent service provision - Compliance requirements cannot be met - Legal frameworks are incompatible

💰 Financial Restrictions

Countries with: - Banking system limitations - Payment processing restrictions - Economic instability affecting transactions

🏛️ Political Instability

Countries experiencing: - Government instability - Regime changes - Unclear regulatory environments

Implementation

These restrictions are implemented through:

  • AWS CloudFront Geo-Restrictions - Traffic from restricted countries is blocked at the CDN level
  • API Access Controls - Server-side validation of request origins
  • Payment Processing - Financial transaction restrictions through payment providers
  • Account Registration - Automated blocking during sign-up process

Compliance Monitoring

Our restrictions are regularly reviewed and updated based on:

  • Changes in international sanctions
  • Updates to regulatory requirements
  • Security threat assessments
  • Legal compliance evaluations

Impact on Users

If You're Located in a Restricted Country

  • You will not be able to access Usertune services
  • API requests will be blocked
  • Account registration will be prevented
  • Existing accounts may be suspended

If You're Traveling to a Restricted Country

  • Service access may be temporarily unavailable
  • Existing integrations may experience disruptions
  • Contact support before traveling for guidance

Exceptions and Appeals

In certain circumstances, we may consider exceptions for:

  • International organizations
  • Humanitarian projects
  • Educational institutions
  • Non-profit organizations

To request consideration for an exception:

  1. Email [email protected]
  2. Provide detailed information about your organization
  3. Explain the nature of your use case
  4. Include relevant supporting documentation

Note: Exceptions are rare and subject to strict compliance review.

Updates and Changes

This restriction list is subject to change based on:

  • Evolving international sanctions
  • Changes in security assessments
  • Updates to legal requirements
  • Business policy modifications

Last Updated: This page is regularly maintained to reflect current restrictions

Questions and Support

For questions about geographical restrictions:

Disclaimer: This list is maintained for compliance purposes and may not reflect the complete scope of all applicable restrictions. Users are responsible for ensuring their usage complies with all applicable local, national, and international laws.