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You may not use or otherwise export or re-export the mobile Application except as authorized by United States law and the laws of the jurisdiction(s) in which the Application was obtained.
We use Personal Data to meet our contractual and legal obligations related to anti-money laundering, Know-Your-Customer ("KYC") laws, anti-terrorism activities...export control, and prohibition of doing business with restricted persons...
you are not a person who is barred from using the Services under the laws of the United States, the United Kingdom, or any other applicable jurisdiction — including, for example, that you do not appear on the U.S. Treasury Department's list...
"Entities and individuals who are restricted cannot create or use a Google Ads or Display & Video 360 account or have Google Ads or Display & Video 360 used on their behalf.Excerpt from Google Ads's Policy: Legal Requirements
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The clause states: “Entities and individuals who are restricted cannot create or use a Google Ads or Display & Video 360 account or have Google Ads or Display & Video 360 used on their behalf.”
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