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Businesses operating in any of the named adult service categories cannot use Stripe as a payment processor.
Merchants offering these services are barred from using Stripe, which may limit payment options available to consumers in those markets.
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We don't allow Content that includes negative comments about identifiable individuals outside of this group.
We do not disclose or use your information to advertise any third party's products or services via the Services.
Promotions containing obscene or profane language.
"Adult services, including prostitution, escorts, pay-per-view, sexual massages, fetish services, mail-order brides, and adult live-chat featuresExcerpt from Stripe's Restricted Businesses List
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Businesses operating in any of the named adult service categories cannot use Stripe as a payment processor.
Merchants offering these services are barred from using Stripe, which may limit payment options available to consumers in those markets.
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