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Sanctions and Eligibility Restrictions

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes Amazon's compliance framework for U.S. export control and sanctions regulations by requiring user attestation and reserving unilateral enforcement authority. The sole discretion language permits Amazon to implement these restrictions without advance notice or appeal procedures.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
May 11, 2026
First Seen
May 11, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 560 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users must certify compliance with U.S. sanctions requirements as a condition of service access. Amazon retains authority to terminate accounts, cancel orders, or remove content without specified notice procedures if it determines a user fails to meet these compliance representations.

How other platforms handle this

Wise Medium

You may not use our Services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws or regulations. You may not use the Services to send money to sanctioned countries or individuals on government watchlists. You may not use the Services for gambling, illegal drugs, weapons, or any other prohibited acti...

TaskRabbit Medium

Subject to your compliance with the terms of the Agreement (including, without limitation, these Terms and Taskrabbit's Acceptable Use Policy), Taskrabbit grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable and revocable license to (a) access and use the Platform (in the locations and territories ...

Stripe Medium

Pharmacies and the sale of prescription drugs, as well as the sale of substances that mimic the effects of illegal drugs, sale of drug paraphernalia, and related items are among the categories restricted or prohibited from using Stripe's services.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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By using any Amazon Service, you represent that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any country to which the United States has embargoed goods, or on the United States Treasury Department's list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U.S. Commerce Department's Entity List or Denied Persons List. Amazon reserves the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, remove or edit content, or cancel orders in its sole discretion.

— Excerpt from Amazon's Amazon Conditions of Use

Applicable regulations

CFAA
United States Federal
DMCA
United States Federal
DSA
European Union

Provision details

Document information
Document
Amazon Conditions of Use
Entity
Amazon
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010756
Document ID
CA-D-00026
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
6a430d12ae6552be563b54c2cdb753051056a191bdce17cece643870d745a472
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 22:38 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Amazon
Document: Amazon Conditions of Use
Record ID: CA-P-010756
Captured: 2026-05-11 22:38:31 UTC
SHA-256: 6a430d12ae6552be…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/amazon/amazon-conditions-of-use/sanctions-and-eligibility-restrictions/
Accessed: July 4, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
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Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Amazon's Sanctions and Eligibility Restrictions clause do?

This provision establishes Amazon's compliance framework for U.S. export control and sanctions regulations by requiring user attestation and reserving unilateral enforcement authority. The sole discretion language permits Amazon to implement these restrictions without advance notice or appeal procedures.

How does this clause affect you?

Users must certify compliance with U.S. sanctions requirements as a condition of service access. Amazon retains authority to terminate accounts, cancel orders, or remove content without specified notice procedures if it determines a user fails to meet these compliance representations.

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