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you will not access or use our Services in any manner that would cause us or you to violate any U.S. or international embargoes, economic sanctions, or export controls laws or regulations.
You must comply with all domestic and international export laws and regulations that apply to the software and/or Services, which include restrictions on destinations, end users, and end use.
the Services may not be exported or re-exported (a) into any United States embargoed countries, or (b) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department's list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U.S. Department of Commerce's Denied Person's List...
"Ad campaigns that are run on behalf of businesses that are located in embargoed countries or regions are not allowed, even if the account owner is not located in an embargoed location.Excerpt from Google Ads's Restricted Content Policy
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The clause states: “Ad campaigns that are run on behalf of businesses that are located in embargoed countries or regions are not allowed, even if the account owner is not located in an embargoed location.”
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