Provision record
Google Ads · Google Ads Restricted Content Policy · View original document ↗

Embargoed-country residents cannot use platform

High severity Explicit document language Common · 182 of 352 platforms
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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.

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Venmo is only a payment service provider...Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws may require that we verify the required identifying information if you or a Teen User use certain Venmo services.

Microsoft Copilot High

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.

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People who are located in or ordinarily reside in embargoed countries or territories cannot create or use a Google Ads or Display & Video 360 account.

Excerpt from Google Ads's Restricted Content Policy

Provision details

Document information
Document
Google Ads Restricted Content Policy
Entity
Google Ads
Document last updated
May 20, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-062489
Document ID
CA-D-00855
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
dd73e271735cb4bd0cacc816685f2179937cf185887daa3d9d16fc9f70ba5794
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 12:41 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Google Ads
Document: Google Ads Restricted Content Policy
Record ID: CA-P-062489
Captured: 2026-05-20 12:41:19 UTC
SHA-256: dd73e271735cb4bd…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/google-ads/google-ads-restricted-content-policy/provision/CA-P-062489/embargoed-country-residents-cannot-use-platform/
Accessed: Aug. 2, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Google Ads's Embargoed-country residents cannot use platform clause do?

The clause states: “People who are located in or ordinarily reside in embargoed countries or territories cannot create or use a Google Ads or Display & Video 360 account.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 182 platforms. See the full comparison.

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