RESTRICTED COUNTRIES

The Prop Pit adheres to US regulatory compliance mandates and does not accept traders from OFAC-sanctioned countries.

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US Regulatory Compliance

The Prop Pit is a US-based company that closely adheres to United States regulatory compliance mandates. As part of our commitment to operating within the boundaries of US law, we are required to comply with sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), a division of the US Department of the Treasury.

OFAC administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on US foreign policy and national security goals. These sanctions prohibit US persons and companies from engaging in transactions with certain countries, entities, and individuals.

Important

The Prop Pit does not accept registrations, provide services to, or process payments from individuals or entities located in OFAC-sanctioned countries. Accounts found to be associated with sanctioned jurisdictions will be terminated immediately.

OFAC Sanctioned Countries

The following countries are subject to comprehensive US sanctions programs. Residents and nationals of these countries are not permitted to use The Prop Pit platform or services:

CountrySanctions Program
CubaCuba Sanctions
IranIran Sanctions
North Korea (DPRK)North Korea Sanctions
SyriaSyria Sanctions
RussiaRussia/Ukraine-Related Sanctions
BelarusBelarus Sanctions
Myanmar (Burma)Burma Sanctions
VenezuelaVenezuela Sanctions (government-related)
ZimbabweZimbabwe Sanctions
SudanSudan Sanctions
South SudanSouth Sudan Sanctions
SomaliaSomalia Sanctions
LibyaLibya Sanctions
YemenYemen-Related Sanctions
MaliMali-Related Sanctions
Central African RepublicCentral African Republic Sanctions
Democratic Republic of the CongoDRC Sanctions
LebanonLebanon-Related Sanctions
IraqIraq-Related Sanctions
EthiopiaEthiopia Sanctions
NicaraguaNicaragua-Related Sanctions
Western Balkans (select regions)Western Balkans Sanctions

Additional Restrictions

In addition to the comprehensive country-based sanctions above, The Prop Pit also screens against:

  • Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List — Individuals and entities owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, sanctioned countries. Assets are blocked and US persons are prohibited from dealing with them.
  • Sectoral Sanctions Identifications (SSI) List — Persons operating in specific sectors of the Russian and Venezuelan economies.
  • Non-SDN Menu-Based Sanctions (NS-MBS) List — Persons subject to non-blocking menu-based sanctions.
  • Foreign Sanctions Evaders (FSE) List — Foreign individuals and entities that have violated US sanctions.

Why We Comply

Compliance with OFAC sanctions is not optional. It is a legal requirement for all US-based businesses. Violations can result in significant civil and criminal penalties. The Prop Pit takes these obligations seriously as part of our broader commitment to:

  • Operating transparently and lawfully within the US financial regulatory framework
  • Protecting our customers and business partners from sanctions-related risk
  • Maintaining the integrity of the US financial system
  • Supporting national security and foreign policy objectives
Note

Sanctions programs are subject to change. The Prop Pit regularly reviews and updates its compliance procedures in accordance with the latest OFAC guidance. For the most current list of sanctioned countries and entities, visit ofac.treasury.gov.

What If You Are Affected

If you are located in or a national of one of the countries listed above and have questions about your eligibility, please contact our support team. We are unable to make exceptions to OFAC sanctions requirements, as compliance is mandated by US federal law.

If your country is not on the list above, you are welcome to register and use The Prop Pit platform. We serve traders from over 150 countries worldwide.

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