Restricted Territories
Countries and regions where Corsair Connect operations are prohibited or restricted.
Reference: P&P Section 2.2
Overview
Corsair Connect IAs are prohibited from operating in, recruiting from, or conducting business with individuals located in restricted territories. Violations may result in immediate termination and potential legal liability.
Categories of Restrictions
- Sanctioned Countries — Subject to US/EU/UN sanctions
- Embargoed Regions — Trade embargoes in effect
- Unlicensed Jurisdictions — MLM/direct sales license required but not held
- High-Risk Jurisdictions — Enhanced due diligence required
Sanctioned Countries (Prohibited)
Operations are strictly prohibited in countries subject to comprehensive sanctions.
US OFAC Sanctioned Countries
| Country/Region | Status |
|---|---|
| North Korea (DPRK) | Fully prohibited |
| Iran | Fully prohibited |
| Syria | Fully prohibited |
| Cuba | Fully prohibited |
| Crimea Region (Ukraine) | Fully prohibited |
| Donetsk People's Republic | Fully prohibited |
| Luhansk People's Republic | Fully prohibited |
EU Sanctioned Territories
| Country/Region | Status |
|---|---|
| Russia | Restricted (subject to specific sanctions) |
| Belarus | Restricted (subject to specific sanctions) |
| Myanmar/Burma | Restricted |
| Venezuela | Certain individuals/entities |
UN Sanctioned
| Country | Status |
|---|---|
| North Korea | Prohibited |
| Countries with UN arms embargoes | Case-by-case review |
High-Risk Jurisdictions
Enhanced due diligence required. Operations may be restricted.
AML High-Risk Countries
Countries identified by FATF (Financial Action Task Force):
- FATF Blacklist — Subject to countermeasures
- FATF Grey List — Enhanced monitoring
Lists updated periodically. Check current FATF publications.
Jurisdictions Requiring Special Approval
- Certain African nations — Banking/payment limitations (Case-by-case)
- Certain Asian nations — Regulatory requirements (Case-by-case)
- Certain Middle East nations — Sanctions/regulatory (Case-by-case)
What "Restricted" Means
Prohibited Activities in Restricted Territories
- Enrolling new IAs — Prohibited
- Enrolling new customers — Prohibited
- Accepting deposits — Prohibited
- Processing withdrawals — Prohibited
- Marketing activities — Prohibited
- Recruiting efforts — Prohibited
- Conducting meetings — Prohibited
Even if Person is NOT a Resident
- US citizen temporarily in sanctioned country — Prohibited while there
- Person traveling through restricted territory — Prohibited while there
- VPN use to appear elsewhere — Still prohibited (and detectable)
How Restrictions Are Enforced
At Registration
- IP geolocation — Block restricted locations
- Address verification — Reject restricted addresses
- ID document country — Flag restricted documents
- Phone number country code — Flag restricted numbers
Ongoing Monitoring
- Login locations — Monitor for restricted access
- Transaction patterns — Flag suspicious activity
- KYC updates — Verify continued eligibility
Consequences of Violation
- Attempted access from restricted territory — Account suspension
- Recruiting from restricted territory — Termination
- Falsifying location — Termination + legal referral
- Conducting transactions with sanctioned persons — Termination + legal referral
Checking Territory Status
Before Recruiting Someone
Ask yourself:
- Where does this person physically reside?
- Is that country/region on restricted lists?
- Does that jurisdiction require MLM licensing?
- Can payments be processed to/from there?
If Unsure
- Ask compliance — compliance@corsairconnect.com
- Wait for confirmation — Before proceeding
- Document the inquiry — For your records
Travel to Restricted Territories
If You Travel to a Restricted Area
Do:
- Inform company if extended stay
- Avoid business activities
- Wait until you leave
Don't:
- Access Back Office from there
- Recruit or sell
- Process transactions
Business Trips
- Layover/transit — Brief transit generally OK
- Attending conference — Check specific country status
- Extended stay — Notify compliance
Changes to Restrictions
Lists Are Dynamic
- New sanctions — Countries may be added
- Sanctions lifted — Countries may be removed
- FATF updates — Risk levels may change
- License obtained — Jurisdictions may open
Staying Updated
- Company announcements — As changes occur
- Back Office notices — Regular updates
- Compliance communications — As needed
Specific Regional Notes
Europe
| Region | Status |
|---|---|
| EU member states | Generally permitted |
| UK | Permitted |
| Switzerland | Permitted |
| Russia | Restricted |
| Belarus | Restricted |
North America
| Region | Status |
|---|---|
| United States | Permitted (most states) |
| Canada | Permitted |
| Mexico | Permitted |
Asia-Pacific
| Region | Status |
|---|---|
| Australia | Permitted |
| New Zealand | Permitted |
| Japan | Permitted |
| South Korea | Permitted |
| China (PRC) | Restricted (regulatory) |
| North Korea | Prohibited |
Middle East
| Region | Status |
|---|---|
| UAE | Permitted |
| Israel | Permitted |
| Iran | Prohibited |
| Syria | Prohibited |
Africa
| Region | Status |
|---|---|
| South Africa | Permitted |
| Other nations | Case-by-case |
Reporting Suspected Violations
If you become aware of IA activity in restricted territories:
- Document what you observed
- Report to compliance@corsairconnect.com
- Do not engage or confront
- Let company investigate
Legal Disclaimer
- This list is for guidance only and may not be complete
- Sanctions regimes change frequently
- IAs are responsible for knowing applicable laws
- Company is not providing legal advice
- Consult legal counsel if unsure
Contact
Territory status questions:
- Email: compliance@corsairconnect.com
- Subject: Territory Status Inquiry - [Country Name]