You are not allowed to use MetaMask if you are located in a sanctioned country or are on a government sanctions list, and you are not allowed to use the service for illegal activities including money laundering or financing terrorism.
Using MetaMask from a restricted jurisdiction or for prohibited purposes could result in immediate termination of service and potential legal liability.
The sanctions compliance provisions reflect obligations under OFAC regulations; however, the non-custodial model limits MetaMask's practical enforcement capabilities, which may itself represent a compliance risk for institutional users integrating MetaMask into their platforms.
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MetaMask users bear full responsibility for safeguarding their private keys and seed phrases, with no recovery option if these are lost β meaning lost funds are permanently unrecoverable. The terms include mandatory arbitration and a class action waiver, which significantly limits users' ability to pursue legal remedies collectively. You can opt out of the arbitration clause by sending written notice to Consensys within 30 days of first agreeing to the Terms.