As a U.S. multinational operating in other countries, Etsy must comply with economic sanctions and trade restrictions, including those imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department`s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). This means that Etsy or anyone using our Services cannot deal with specific people, places, or products from locations determined by government agencies such as OFAC, in addition to trade sanctions imposed by applicable laws and regulations. Finally, Etsy members should be aware that third-party payment processors such as PayPal can independently track transactions for compliance and block transactions as part of their own compliance programs. Etsy has no power or control over independent decision-making processes in such systems. For example, these restrictions typically prohibit transactions involving the following parties: Etsy offers the ability to directly connect buyers and sellers from around the world. If you use the Etsy Services (we refer to etsy.com, Pattern by Etsy, our mobile applications, and other services with our “Services”), you are responsible for compliance with these Policies, regardless of your location. This policy applies to all individuals who use our Services, regardless of their location.
The decision to familiarize yourself with such restrictions is yours. In addition to complying with OFAC requirements and applicable local laws, Etsy members should be aware that other countries may impose their own trade restrictions and that certain items may not be permitted to be exported or imported under international law. If people from different countries are involved in a transaction, you should study the laws of the relevant countries. Economic sanctions and trade restrictions may apply and vary to your use of the Services, so Members should periodically review sources of information about sanctions. For legal advice, please consult a qualified professional. This policy forms part of our Terms of Use. By using our Services, you agree to this Policy and our Terms of Service. Resources: U.S. Department of the Treasury; Bureau of Industry and Security of the United States Department of Commerce; U.S. Department of State; Commission of the European Union.
To protect our community and marketplace, Etsy takes steps to comply with sanctions. For example, Etsy prohibits members from using their accounts in certain geographic regions. If we have reason to believe that you are operating your account from an authorized location, such as one of the sanctions listed above, or if you otherwise violate economic or business restrictions, we may suspend or terminate your use of our Services. As a general rule, participants are not allowed to offer, buy or sell products from regions sanctioned for sale.
