MetaMask is not available in certain countries, and by using the service you are personally certifying that you are not on any government sanctions list and are not in a restricted jurisdiction.
This analysis describes what MetaMask'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
The clause operationalizes MetaMask's compliance obligations under international sanctions regimes and laws restricting service provision in specific jurisdictions. It allocates to users the responsibility to self-certify compliance with these restrictions at the time of service use.
The updated terms explicitly state that UK, EU, and EEA consumers retain statutory consumer protection rights that cannot be limited or excluded by the agreement, and that applicable local law prevails in the event of conflict with these terms. This adds clarity to the legal framework but does not change substantive protections for those users. The terms also clarify that mUSD is a third-party digital asset not issued by Consensys, treating it as a third-party service subject to the agreement's limitations on Consensys' responsibility for third-party services.
View change record →Removal of specific restricted jurisdictions and sanctions language may indicate broadened service availability or reliance on geographic restrictions provision instead.
View full change record →By using MetaMask, you are legally certifying that you are not subject to government sanctions and are not located in a restricted country — making false representations creates legal liability for the user, not MetaMask.
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REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: OFAC regulations (31 CFR Parts 500-598) and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA, 50 U.S.C.
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The clause operationalizes MetaMask's compliance obligations under international sanctions regimes and laws restricting service provision in specific jurisdictions. It allocates to users the responsibility to self-certify compliance with these restrictions at the time of service use.
By using MetaMask, you are legally certifying that you are not subject to government sanctions and are not located in a restricted country — making false representations creates legal liability for the user, not MetaMask.
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