Provision record
Meta · Meta Commercial Terms · View original document ↗

Prohibited persons access restriction

High severity Explicit document language Common · 182 of 352 platforms
Stay ahead of the changes
Track Meta and get the diff the day its terms change.
Share 𝕏 Share in Share 🔒 PDF
ⓘ

This analysis describes what Meta's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

How other platforms handle this

PayPal High

Access the PayPal services from a country that is not included on PayPal's permitted countries list.

Mixpanel High

Customer represents, warrants and covenants that (i) Customer is not named on any U.S. government list of persons or entities prohibited from receiving U.S. exports...(ii) Customer is not a national of, or a company registered in, any Prohibited Jurisdiction...

OpenAI High

Our Services may not be used for any end use prohibited by applicable trade laws, and your Input may not include material or information that requires a government license for release or export.

See all platforms with this clause type →
▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
"
You also may not access or use the Meta Products if you are prohibited from receiving products, services, or software under applicable law.

Excerpt from Meta's Commercial Terms

Provision details

Document information
Document
Meta Commercial Terms
Entity
Meta
Date stated by the document
March 6, 2024
As printed in Meta’s text (version CA-V-007388), not a ConductAtlas date.
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
May 20, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-007279, captured Oct. 2, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-065029
Document ID
CA-D-000868
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Archived bytes SHA-256 (version CA-V-007279)
75589e35a6a5d9e609d54fa1bf80121ea39773774ae3f56a596e83a213126934
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 23:04 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Excerpt found verbatim in version CA-V-007279 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: Meta
Document: Meta Commercial Terms
Record ID: CA-P-065029
Version: CA-V-007279
Captured: 2026-10-02 00:13:10 UTC
SHA-256: 75589e35a6a5d9e6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/meta/meta-commercial-terms/provision/CA-P-065029/prohibited-persons-access-restriction/
Accessed: Oct. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
Categories

Other risks in this policy

Get the research letter

Companies change their terms quietly. We read every version and catch what actually changed. One email a week on the changes that matter and what they mean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Meta's Prohibited persons access restriction clause do?

The clause states: “You also may not access or use the Meta Products if you are prohibited from receiving products, services, or software under applicable law.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

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

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Meta?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta.