> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.clickoptions.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.clickoptions.ai/trust/legal-and-compliance.md).

# Legal & Compliance

### Legal and Compliance

ClickOptions is committed to operating under clear legal, regulatory and compliance standards. This includes rigorous KYC/AML verification, jurisdictional restrictions, sanctions adherence, and defined policies for marketing and brand use.

> This section describes current compliance principles and remains subject to ongoing legal review. The final issuer structure, permitted markets and product availability are determined by external legal advice.

#### **Jurisdictional Availability**

ClickOptions services are not available in jurisdictions where regulatory restrictions or company risk assessment prohibit operations.

**Restricted jurisdictions (indicative, subject to update):**

* United States of America (including all territories)
* Canada
* Mainland China
* Russia
* Belarus
* North Korea
* Cuba
* Syria
* Iran
* Sudan
* Panama
* Crimea region (Ukraine/Russia)
* Donbas regions (Ukraine/Russia – Donetsk and Luhansk)

Users are responsible for ensuring their use of the platform is lawful in their jurisdiction.

#### **KYC / AML Framework**

ClickOptions enforces a strict **Know Your Customer (KYC)** and **Anti-Money Laundering (AML)** program to comply with global standards:

* **Verification Levels**
  * Initial Onboarding → Email/wallet + 2FA (deposits allowed, withdrawals locked).
  * Standard Verification → Government ID, selfie, proof of address.
  * Institutional Verification → Incorporation docs, UBO registry, board resolution, SoF/SoW.
* **Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD):** Extra checks for PEPs, high-risk jurisdictions, large/unusual transactions.
* **Transaction Monitoring:**
  * Screening against **OFAC, UN, EU, UK sanctions lists**.
  * **On-chain analytics** via specialised blockchain-analytics providers.
  * Monitoring for wash trading, commission abuse or fraud.
* **Record Keeping:** All verification & transaction records retained min. **5 years**.
* **Right to Refuse:** ClickOptions may deny or suspend accounts that fail KYC/AML checks or present suspicious activity.

#### **Sanctions Policy**

* ClickOptions screens all users and transactions against **international sanctions lists** (OFAC, UN, EU, UK).
* Any sanctioned entity or wallet is blocked and reported.
* Accounts in violation may be suspended, funds frozen, and suspicious activity reports filed with relevant authorities.

#### **Marketing Standards**

All public and partner marketing is subject to the following controls:

* Illustrative trades and examples are clearly identified as such.
* No guaranteed-performance claims (e.g. “guaranteed profits”, “risk-free trading”).
* Required jurisdictional and risk disclosures are applied.
* No targeting of restricted jurisdictions.
* Education is distinguished from real-time trading signals, and public feeds may be delayed where required.

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