Legal
Acceptable Use Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Prohibited activities
Using our services for the following is strictly prohibited.
Illegal products
- Controlled substances (Schedule I–V drugs)
- Counterfeit currency or documents
- Stolen goods
- Illegal weapons or explosives
Fraudulent activity
- Card testing or carding
- Transaction laundering
- Money laundering
- Identity theft
High-risk practices
- Transaction laundering (processing for other businesses)
- Splitting transactions to avoid limits
- Using stolen or synthetic identities
- Misrepresenting products or business nature
Research chemical requirements
Merchants selling peptides, SARMs, or research chemicals must meet the following requirements.
Website requirements
- Prominent "For Research Purposes Only" disclaimer
- "Not for Human Consumption" labeling
- No medical claims or efficacy statements
- Age verification (18+) at checkout
- COAs available for all products
Product labeling
- Chemical name and CAS number
- Concentration and quantity
- Storage instructions
- Research use disclaimer
Customer communication
- No dosing instructions for human use
- No testimonials claiming medical benefits
- Clear refund/return policy
Enforcement
Violation of this policy may result in:
- Immediate account termination
- Forfeiture of reserves
- Reporting to payment processors
- Legal action if fraud is suspected
Reporting violations
Report violations: compliance@swipemerchants.com
SwipeMerchants is not a law firm and this page is not legal advice. Merchants remain responsible for jurisdictional compliance, age-gating, and product claims.
