Time and Weather Sol complies with sanctions programmes administered by the following authorities:
| Authority | Jurisdiction | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) | United States | International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA); Trading with the Enemy Act (TWEA) |
| European Council / EU Commission | European Union | EU Council Regulations (various) |
| Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) | United Kingdom | Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 |
| Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) | Australia | Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011; Charter of the United Nations Act 1945 |
Although Time and Weather Sol does not facilitate financial transactions, custody digital assets, or provide financial services, we recognise that displaying cryptocurrency market data may be subject to restrictions in certain jurisdictions under applicable sanctions regimes. We implement geographic restrictions as a precautionary compliance measure.
Time and Weather Sol is not available in the following jurisdictions due to comprehensive international sanctions. This list reflects jurisdictions subject to broad sanctions programmes as of the effective date of this policy:
| Jurisdiction | ISO code | Sanctions basis |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba | CU | OFAC |
| Iran | IR | OFAC, EU, UK, AU |
| North Korea | KP | OFAC, EU, UK, AU, UN |
| Syria | SY | OFAC, EU, UK, AU |
| Russia | RU | OFAC (sectoral), EU, UK, AU |
| Afghanistan | AF | OFAC (Taliban), EU, UK, AU, UN |
| Belarus | BY | EU, UK, AU |
| Myanmar (Burma) | MM | OFAC, EU, UK, AU |
| Venezuela | VE | OFAC |
| Zimbabwe | ZW | OFAC, EU, UK |
| Sudan | SD | OFAC |
| South Sudan | SS | OFAC, EU, UK, AU, UN |
| Somalia | SO | OFAC, EU, UK, AU, UN |
| Yemen | YE | OFAC, EU, UK, AU, UN |
| Libya | LY | OFAC, EU, UK, AU, UN |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | CD | OFAC, EU, UK, AU, UN |
| Central African Republic | CF | OFAC, EU, UK, AU, UN |
| Lebanon | LB | OFAC |
| Mali | ML | EU, UN |
| Haiti | HT | OFAC, UN |
| Nicaragua | NI | OFAC (E.O. 13851) |
| Eritrea | ER | UN (Security Council Resolution 1907) |
| China | CN | Crypto-specific restriction (September 2021 comprehensive crypto ban) |
| Crimea region (Ukraine) | — | OFAC, EU, UK, AU |
| Donetsk People's Republic (Ukraine) | — | OFAC, EU, UK, AU |
| Luhansk People's Republic (Ukraine) | — | OFAC, EU, UK, AU |
Time and Weather Sol uses a multi-layered approach to determine the user's geographic location. This screening occurs at app startup and uses the following detection methods in priority order:
| Priority | Method | Data source | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SIM card country code | TelephonyManager (SIM operator) | Highest — physical SIM is issued in a specific country |
| 2 | Network carrier country | TelephonyManager (network operator) | High — carrier-reported country code |
| 3 | Geocoder reverse lookup | Android Geocoder (coarse location) | High — network-based location resolution |
| 4 | Device locale setting | Android system locale | Moderate — user-configurable but indicative |
| 5 | Timezone analysis | Android timezone setting | Low — used only as supplementary signal |
If any detection layer indicates the device is associated with a restricted jurisdiction:
We acknowledge that on-device geographic screening has inherent limitations:
These limitations do not relieve users of their obligation to comply with applicable laws in their actual jurisdiction (see Section 4).
By using Time and Weather Sol, you represent and warrant that:
If we determine or reasonably suspect that you are using the App in violation of this Policy or applicable sanctions laws:
International sanctions are dynamic and subject to change. We monitor sanctions designations from OFAC, EU, UK OFSI, and Australian DFAT and will update the restricted jurisdictions list as necessary. Updates may be made:
It is your responsibility to be aware of applicable sanctions in your jurisdiction. The list in Section 2 is provided for informational convenience and may not be exhaustive at any given time.
This Sanctions and Restricted Regions Policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice regarding sanctions compliance. The sanctions landscape is complex and varies by jurisdiction. If you have questions about whether your use of Time and Weather Sol may be subject to sanctions restrictions, you should consult qualified legal counsel in your jurisdiction.
For questions about this policy or to report a potential sanctions compliance issue, please contact: