Restricted Regions

Restricted Regions

Buzz campaigns must comply with regional regulations. Access is limited in certain jurisdictions for both Buzzdrops (no KYC) and IBOs (KYC required).

Buzzdrops (geo‑blocked by IP)

Buzzdrops are open to most users, but those physically located in the following regions cannot access the Buzzdrop campaign page:

  • Statutory bans: Algeria, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Iraq, Morocco, Nepal, Tunisia.

  • Sanctioned jurisdictions: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Crimea/Donetsk/Luhansk (Ukraine).

  • Additional blocked markets: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Hong Kong.

VPN blocking is enforced. If you are in these regions, you cannot participate in Buzzdrops.

IBOs (fundraising — KYC required)

Participation in IBOs is restricted by citizenship and residency. Users from the following regions cannot pass KYC:

  • North America: United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands.

  • Africa & Middle East: Algeria, Afghanistan, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen.

  • Asia‑Pacific: Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Uzbekistan.

  • Europe: Crimea/Donetsk/Luhansk (Ukraine).

  • Latin America & Others: Bolivia, Botswana, Central African Republic, Nigeria, Qatar, Trinidad & Tobago, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Bahrain, Kuwait, South Africa.

If your KYC submission shows residence in these regions, it will be rejected.

Please verify local regulations before participating.

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