Purpose of This Policy
This Restricted Jurisdictions Policy (“Policy”) outlines the geographic restrictions applicable to the
provision of services by Krabiq AG (“Krabiq”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). As a Virtual Asset Service Provider
established under the laws of Switzerland, Krabiq operates in accordance with applicable Swiss
legislation, the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), relevant international
sanctions frameworks, and its internal risk-based compliance standards.
Access to and use of our Services may be fully or partially restricted for certain countries, territories, or
categories of users due to legal, regulatory, or risk management considerations. This Policy further
describes the measures we implement to enforce such restrictions, including location verification
procedures, technical access controls, and the potential consequences where attempts are made to
circumvent these limitations.
General Principle of Territorial Restrictions
Krabiq’s Services are intended solely for Clients who are resident in jurisdictions where the offering of
virtual asset services is legally authorized and permitted. We do not intentionally establish or maintain
business relationships with individuals or legal entities located in countries where:
1. the provision of virtual asset services is prohibited, restricted, or otherwise unlawful;
1. applicable sanctions frameworks restrict or prohibit financial transactions, commercial dealings, or
cooperation;
1. the jurisdiction presents an elevated regulatory or AML/CTF risk that exceeds our risk tolerance;
1. Krabiq AG is unable to adequately discharge its compliance, due diligence, monitoring, or reporting
obligations;
1. the local financial system fails to meet internationally recognized standards, including those
reflected in Swiss AML regulations, EU AML Directives, and FATF recommendations.
To ensure adherence to these requirements, Krabiq AG may implement a range of compliance and
technical controls, including IP-based geo-restrictions, location verification mechanisms (such as GPS checks where appropriate), limitations on certain payment methods, enhanced identity and document
verification procedures, and continuous monitoring of transactional and behavioral patterns.
Restricted Jurisdictions List
The countries listed below are classified as prohibited based on the Company’s internal risk
assessment, sanctions exposure, and defined risk appetite. Certain jurisdictions may be classified as
prohibited despite not being subject to comprehensive international sanctions.
The list does not represent an exhaustive FATF high-risk jurisdiction list and is applied in line with
Krabiq AG’s risk appetite.
Geopolitical conditions, sanctions regimes, and regulatory frameworks evolve. Therefore, we
continually reassess the list of permitted and restricted jurisdictions.
Verification of Location and Residency
To ensure compliance with this Policy, Krabiq may determine and verify a user’s geographic location
using a combination of technical and due diligence measures, including:
1. Analysis of IP address data and application of geo-restriction controls;
1. Verification of identification documents, including proof of residence, citizenship, or national
identity;
1. Review of payment instruments and associated jurisdictional indicators;
1. Assessment of device-based location signals where available;
1. Evaluation of blockchain activity or transaction patterns that may indicate connections to restricted
or prohibited territories.
Where discrepancies arise during the verification process — for example, where identification
documents indicate residence in one jurisdiction but system access repeatedly originates from a
sanctioned or high-risk country, Krabiq reserves the right to request additional documentation or
clarification, temporarily restrict account functionality, suspend the account, or terminate the business
relationship, as appropriate under applicable law and internal compliance procedures.
Prohibition on VPNs, Proxies, and Location Concealment Tools
Clients are expressly forbidden from:
1. Using virtual private networks (VPNs), proxy servers, Tor networks, or any other technologies
designed to conceal, manipulate, or misrepresent their true geographic location;
1. Submitting false, inaccurate, or misleading documentation regarding their place of residence;
1. Attempting to access or use our Services from a restricted jurisdiction by circumventing technical or
compliance controls.
Where Krabiq identifies or has reasonable grounds to suspect such prohibited conduct, it reserves the
right to take appropriate corrective measures, including the temporary suspension or permanent
termination of the account, the restriction or blocking of transactions (including pending withdrawals
where legally permissible), the imposition of enhanced due diligence or additional verification
requirements, and, where mandated by applicable law or regulatory obligations, the reporting of the
relevant activity to competent supervisory, regulatory, or law enforcement authorities.
Client Responsibilities
Clients are required to:
1. Provide complete, accurate, and truthful information regarding their identity, residency, and
location;
1. Promptly notify Krabiq of any change in residency or relevant circumstances;
1. Ensure that their use of the Services complies with the laws and regulations applicable in their
jurisdiction;
1. Refrain from attempting to bypass geo-restrictions or compliance safeguards implemented by
Krabiq.
Non-compliance with these obligations may result in account suspension or termination, regulatory
reporting where applicable, and a permanent restriction on access to Krabiq’s Services.