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Prohibitions

Last updated: April 14, 2025

Use of the Quartz Card (as defined in the Quartz Card Terms for US and International users) for any dealings, engagement, or sale of goods/services linked directly or indirectly with jurisdictions that Genuine Technologies Ltd, Inc. has deemed high risk, such as Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk Regions, or persons Genuine Technologies Ltd, Inc has deemed high risk, such as those individuals or entities named to a restricted person or party list of the U.S., United Kingdom, European Union or United Nations, including the sanctions lists maintained by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control or the Denied Persons List or Entity List maintained by the U.S. Department of Commerce, is prohibited.

In addition to these exclusions from the Quartz platform, Genuine Technologies Ltd, Inc does not allow companies registered in prohibited jurisdictions, or individuals from prohibited jurisdictions to open accounts. The list of currently prohibited jurisdictions is as follows and may be updated from time to time as required by relevant authorities or changes in applicable laws, or at Genuine Technologies Ltd, Inc's discretion.

Prohibited Jurisdictions​

Quartz Accounts are not available in the following jurisdictions:

  • Afghanistan
  • Albania
  • Belarus
  • Bosnia
  • Central African Republic
  • Congo
  • Croatia
  • Cuba
  • Cyprus
  • Eritrea
  • Haiti
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Kosovo
  • Lebanon
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Macedonia
  • Moldova
  • Montenegro
  • North Korea
  • Russia
  • Serbia
  • Somalia
  • Syria
  • Ukraine
  • Venezuela
  • Vietnam
  • Yemen
  • Zimbabwe

Prohibited Activities List​

Companies whose primary business is any of the following are prohibited from accessing and using the Services, including the Quartz Platform and the Quartz Card.

The examples listed below are not exhaustive and we reserve the right to modify or update the lists below at any time by posting a revised version to our website. The revised version will be immediately effective upon posting. If we determine in our sole discretion that you engage or have engaged in activities that are illegal, may harm others or our reputation or operations, or violate our or others rights, including by engaging in any of the activities below or authorizing or helping others to do so, we may deny, terminate, or suspend your use of the Services.

1. Regulated or Illegal Activities​

  • Sale of Schedule I controlled substances with or without a pharmaceutical license, or sale of Schedules II-V controlled substances without a pharmaceutical license, where such schedules are defined by the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA);
  • Production, sale, or distribution of guns, accessories, ammunition, and other weapons;
  • Production, sale, or distribution of illegal material, including but not limited to child pornography;
  • Gambling, betting, lotteries, sweepstakes, or games of chance;
  • Prostitution or escort services;
  • Sale of counterfeit or "gray market" goods or services; and
  • Ponzi or pyramid schemes, or other unfair or deceptive activities.

2. Products and Services that Infringe Intellectual Property​

  • Sales or distribution of music, movies, software, or any other licensed materials without appropriate authorization;
  • Counterfeit goods; illegally imported or exported products;
  • Unauthorized sale of brand name or designer products or services; and
  • Any other products or services that directly infringe or facilitate infringement upon the trademark, patent, copyright, trade secrets, proprietary or privacy rights of any third party

3. Violent or Hateful Activities​

  • Intentionally promoting, supporting, or perpetrating (1) violence or physical harm or (2) hate toward any group or individual based on race, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristic under federal or state law

4. Misuse of Quartz Products​

  • Use of Quartz products with false, manipulated, inaccurate, or misleading information regarding your identity, business entity, the nature of business, and any other information requested by Genuine Technologies Ltd, Inc. (you must inform us immediately of any changes to your personal and business information);
  • Use of Quartz products to facilitate transactions on behalf of another undisclosed person or entity or for products/services that were not disclosed in the your Quartz account application; and
  • Use of Quartz intellectual property without prior written consent from Genuine Technologies Ltd, Inc.; use of the Quartz name or logo including use of Quartz trade or service marks in a manner that otherwise harms Genuine Technologies Ltd, Inc. or the Quartz brand; any action that implies an untrue endorsement by or affiliation with Genuine Technologies Ltd, Inc. ‍

5. Restricted Activities List​

Companies that are engaged in the following activities or businesses may be required to provide additional information or documentation or may be ineligible for certain Services:

  • Financial services providers, including banks or bank affiliates, securities brokers, money transmitters, investment companies, or investment funds; or
  • Sale of Schedules II-V controlled substances with a pharmaceutical license, where such schedules are defined by the DEA.

The types of businesses listed in the Prohibited Activities List and the Restricted Activities List are representative but not exhaustive.