Legal & Compliance

Acceptable Use Policy 

Activities and businesses that are prohibited or restricted on Paddle BaaS.

Last updated: October 5, 2026 · Issued by Pickpadi Global Ltd

1. Prohibited activity

  • Fraud, scams and impersonation
  • Money laundering, terrorist or proliferation financing
  • Sanctions evasion
  • Unlicensed gambling or betting
  • Ponzi, pyramid and investment schemes without licences
  • Sale of illegal drugs, weapons or counterfeit goods
  • Adult content involving non-consent or minors
  • Any activity illegal in the jurisdictions involved

2. Restricted businesses

The following need additional review and approval before going live: digital assets, lending, betting and gaming, money services, remittance, crowdfunding, high-risk merchants and charities.

3. Platform abuse

  • Bypassing rate limits or security controls
  • Probing, scanning or load testing production without consent
  • Reselling or sub-licensing access without agreement
  • Sharing credentials or allowing unverified parties to use your account

4. Enforcement

We may suspend, restrict or close accounts that breach this policy, hold funds where lawful, and report activity to relevant authorities.

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