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These purchase prohibitions define hard limits on how Affirm's Services may be used and expose users to enforcement consequences if violated.
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The reader is prohibited from using Affirm's Services to purchase the listed categories of goods and currencies.
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User Content may not: be unlawful, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, indecent, lewd, suggestive, harassing, threatening, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, abusive, inflammatory or fraudulent
We don't allow Content that includes negative comments about identifiable individuals outside of this group.
Promotions containing obscene or profane language.
"You will not use the Services to purchase: Ammunition, firearms, certain firearm parts or accessories, and certain weapons or knives regulated under applicable law; Narcotics, steroids, controlled substances...Currency in any form, including virtual and digital currency...Excerpt from Affirm's Terms of Service
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These purchase prohibitions define hard limits on how Affirm's Services may be used and expose users to enforcement consequences if violated.
The reader is prohibited from using Affirm's Services to purchase the listed categories of goods and currencies.
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