Some MetaMask features, particularly leveraged crypto trading, are blocked for users in the United States and potentially other countries, and it is your responsibility to know whether you are allowed to use any given feature where you live.
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
Users who access restricted features in prohibited jurisdictions may be violating applicable law, and the agreement places full compliance responsibility on the user rather than on MetaMask.
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 →This provision adds specific feature restrictions and shifts compliance responsibility to users, particularly regarding derivatives trading unavailability in the US.
View full change record →U.S. users cannot legally access MetaMask's leveraged derivatives trading (Perps) feature, and MetaMask places the legal compliance burden on users to determine which features are permissible in their location.
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"Certain products and features offered by MetaMask are not available in all jurisdictions. In particular, certain features including leveraged and derivatives trading (Perps) are not available to users in the United States. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of MetaMask and its features complies with applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.Excerpt from MetaMask's Terms of Use
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Geographic restrictions on leveraged derivatives products for U.S.
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Users who access restricted features in prohibited jurisdictions may be violating applicable law, and the agreement places full compliance responsibility on the user rather than on MetaMask.
U.S. users cannot legally access MetaMask's leveraged derivatives trading (Perps) feature, and MetaMask places the legal compliance burden on users to determine which features are permissible in their location.
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