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The category is defined by how the seller holds itself out, not solely by licensure, meaning any party presenting itself as a health-care provider—including medical tourism facilitators—falls within scope.
Interpretive note: The excerpt contains an ellipsis, suggesting intervening text is not quoted. The full scope of the category may include additional elements not visible here. The pre-approval requirement named in the clause is not present in the quoted language.
If you use PayPal to sell medical devices or to provide health-care services or treatment (including medical tourism) while presenting yourself as a health-care provider, your activity falls within this defined policy category.
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"All items classified as medical devices, and all services or treatment provided by a person or organization holding itself out as a provider of health-care services... includes "Medical Tourism"— Excerpt from PayPal's PayPal Acceptable Use Policy
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The category is defined by how the seller holds itself out, not solely by licensure, meaning any party presenting itself as a health-care provider—including medical tourism facilitators—falls within scope.
If you use PayPal to sell medical devices or to provide health-care services or treatment (including medical tourism) while presenting yourself as a health-care provider, your activity falls within this defined policy category.
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