PagAmerican Platform Prohibited and Restricted Products Policy

PagAmerican LLC
EIN: 39-2295400
Effective Date: 07/08/2025
Last Reviewed: 07/08/2025

1. Purpose

This policy outlines the categories of products that are strictly prohibited from being sold through the PagAmerican platform. The objective is to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, protect consumer safety, and maintain the integrity of our payment infrastructure.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all business lines, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates of PagAmerican LLC. It covers all activities related to merchant onboarding, transaction processing, and ongoing monitoring of account activity.

3. Regulatory Framework

PagAmerican LLC operates as a Merchant of Record and, based on current regulatory analysis, is not required to register as a Money Services Business (MSB) with FinCEN, as it does not engage in activities classified as money transmission under U.S. federal law.

However, PagAmerican remains fully committed to complying with:

  • All applicable federal, state, and local laws in the United States;
  • Regulatory requirements enforced by agencies such as FinCEN, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), FDA, and others as relevant;
  • Applicable international standards where merchants operate, including consumer protection, data privacy, and e-commerce regulation;
  • Internal compliance procedures, including AML, chargeback risk mitigation, and fraud prevention protocols.

4. Prohibited Products

The sale of the following products is strictly prohibited. If a violation is identified, PagAmerican may, at its sole discretion, suspend transactions, withhold funds, and terminate the merchant account. We also reserve the right to report any illegal activity to the relevant authorities.

4.1 Illegal or Dangerous Products:

  • Narcotics, anabolic steroids, controlled substances, hormones, unapproved medications, or illicit drugs;
  • Psychoactive substances or any product designed to mimic drug effects;
  • Firearms, ammunition, explosives, weapon components or replicas;
  • Pesticides, toxic chemicals, or hazardous substances;
  • Any product containing cannabis, hemp, CBD, THC, or cannabis-derived ingredients, even if legally permitted in some jurisdictions;
  • Any product in violation of local, state, or federal laws in the United States or in the merchant's country of operation.

4.2 Violence and Hate-Related Content:

  • Items that promote racism, hate speech, violence, terrorism, discrimination, or harassment;
  • Products depicting or glorifying violent acts, torture, accidents, self-harm, death, or natural disasters;
  • Content inciting physical or psychological harm to individuals or groups.

4.3 Adult or Sexually Explicit Content:

  • Pornographic content, escort services, sexual services, or bestiality-related products;
  • Adult content delivered through social media channels such as Instagram Close Friends, Telegram, or private membership areas.

4.4 Deceptive or Unrealistic Claims:

  • Products promising guaranteed lottery winnings, miraculous health cures, or financial returns without substantiated evidence;
  • Unverified claims of curing medical conditions or offering success in gambling or sweepstakes.

4.5 Legally or Regulatorily Restricted Products:

  • Precious metals, gemstones, or artwork without documented legal origin;
  • Products intended to launder or conceal proceeds of criminal activity;
  • Items not certified or registered by relevant regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA, FCC, INMETRO, ANATEL);
  • Products violating data protection laws such as GDPR or the Brazilian LGPD.

4.7 Infringing or Unlawful Products:

  • Counterfeit goods, replicas, pirated content, or items violating intellectual property rights;
  • Products that misuse third-party names, images, or likenesses without consent;
  • Any product that infringes privacy, reputation, or personality rights.

4.8 Investment or Fundraising-Related Products:

  • Sale of equity, securities, or investor solicitation tools;
  • Unlicensed investment opportunities or financial schemes;
  • Pyramid schemes or unregulated multi-level marketing (MLM) programs.

5. Compliance Measures

PagAmerican reserves the right to:

  • Request additional documentation to validate operations;
  • Withhold funds or suspend withdrawals in case of suspected violations;
  • Terminate merchant accounts without prior notice;
  • Report violations to relevant regulators and law enforcement agencies.

6. Ongoing Monitoring and Risk Controls

PagAmerican utilizes a combination of automated systems and manual review processes to continuously monitor merchant activity and protect the platform. These controls include:

  • Real-time transaction monitoring for fraud detection, chargeback trends, and prohibited behavior;
  • Merchant risk scoring based on product category, refund rates, complaint ratios, and behavioral patterns;
  • Website and ad creative reviews to ensure transparency and regulatory compliance;
  • Periodic re-evaluation of higher-risk merchants and continuous surveillance of flagged accounts.

7. Merchant Accountability and Cooperation

To remain eligible on the PagAmerican platform, all merchants are expected to:

  • Maintain truthful, complete, and up-to-date product information and refund policies;
  • Respond in a timely manner to any customer dispute, inquiry, or complaint;
  • Cooperate fully with compliance audits or any document request by PagAmerican or its financial partners;
  • Promptly report any changes in product types, marketing models, fulfillment processes, or ownership structure.

Non-compliance may result in corrective actions, including temporary account suspension or permanent termination.

8. Right to Audit and Investigate

PagAmerican reserves the right to:

  • Audit merchant activities in cases of unusual volume spikes, chargeback surges, or policy violations;
  • Conduct enhanced due diligence using external data providers when needed;
  • Share information with acquiring banks, card networks, regulators, or law enforcement agencies, as permitted by law.