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

SwipeMerchants is not a law firm and this page is not legal advice. Merchants remain responsible for jurisdictional compliance, age-gating, and product claims.