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You represent, warrant, and covenant that you are not: (1) located in, or a resident or a national of, any country subject to a U.S. government embargo; (2) listed on any U.S. government list of prohibited...
By downloading or using the Software, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any such country or on any of the above restricted lists or subject to such restrictions.
You and your affiliates are not located in, registered in, or acting on behalf of any country or region subject to trade restrictions or sanctions, including but not limited to Iran, Syria, North Korea, Cuba...
"By downloading any software, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of, any such country or on any such list.Excerpt from Affirm's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “By downloading any software, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of, any such country or on any such list.”
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