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You and your affiliates will not export, resell, transfer, or supply Anker products or services to Embargoed or Restricted Regions, or engage in any activities that may trigger trade restrictions or economic sanctions.
No Services, including software, may be downloaded or otherwise exported or re-exported in violation of any applicable law, rule, regulation, or export or import control.
Your Input may not include material or information that requires a government license for release or export.
"...and you will not disguise your location through IP proxying or other methods.Excerpt from WhatsApp's Terms of Service
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The clause states: “...and you will not disguise your location through IP proxying or other methods.”
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