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By referencing regulated definitions—money service business and electronic money institution—PayPal ties the scope of this category to existing regulatory classifications, which vary by jurisdiction.
Interpretive note: The pre-approval requirement named in the clause is not present in the quoted language.
If you use PayPal to provide payment services that qualify as a money service business or electronic money institution, or to sell stored value cards or escrow services, your activity falls within this defined policy category.
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By referencing regulated definitions—money service business and electronic money institution—PayPal ties the scope of this category to existing regulatory classifications, which vary by jurisdiction.
If you use PayPal to provide payment services that qualify as a money service business or electronic money institution, or to sell stored value cards or escrow services, your activity falls within this defined policy category.
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