“As a US-based company, Snap will not accept ads targeted to or paid for by entities in countries subject to U.S. trade sanctions or certain other U.S. export control laws.”
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Advertisers associated with sanctioned countries are categorically excluded from purchasing or targeting ads on Snapchat Ads, reflecting binding U.S. legal obligations.
Ads targeting or funded by entities in U.S.-sanctioned countries or countries subject to certain U.S. export control laws will not be accepted by Snapchat Ads.
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"As a US-based company, Snap will not accept ads targeted to or paid for by entities in countries subject to U.S. trade sanctions or certain other U.S. export control laws.Excerpt from Snapchat Ads's Snapchat Advertising Policies
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Advertisers associated with sanctioned countries are categorically excluded from purchasing or targeting ads on Snapchat Ads, reflecting binding U.S. legal obligations.
Ads targeting or funded by entities in U.S.-sanctioned countries or countries subject to certain U.S. export control laws will not be accepted by Snapchat Ads.
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