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Sanctions & Restricted Regions Policy

Effective date: 17 February 2026 · Last updated: 17 February 2026 · Version 1.0
Compliance commitment: Time and Weather Sol is committed to complying with all applicable international sanctions laws and regulations. This policy describes how we implement geographic restrictions to meet our legal obligations.

1. Regulatory Framework

Time and Weather Sol complies with sanctions programmes administered by the following authorities:

AuthorityJurisdictionLegal basis
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)United StatesInternational Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA); Trading with the Enemy Act (TWEA)
European Council / EU CommissionEuropean UnionEU Council Regulations (various)
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI)United KingdomSanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)AustraliaAutonomous 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.

2. Restricted Jurisdictions

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:

JurisdictionISO codeSanctions basis
CubaCUOFAC
IranIROFAC, EU, UK, AU
North KoreaKPOFAC, EU, UK, AU, UN
SyriaSYOFAC, EU, UK, AU
RussiaRUOFAC (sectoral), EU, UK, AU
AfghanistanAFOFAC (Taliban), EU, UK, AU, UN
BelarusBYEU, UK, AU
Myanmar (Burma)MMOFAC, EU, UK, AU
VenezuelaVEOFAC
ZimbabweZWOFAC, EU, UK
SudanSDOFAC
South SudanSSOFAC, EU, UK, AU, UN
SomaliaSOOFAC, EU, UK, AU, UN
YemenYEOFAC, EU, UK, AU, UN
LibyaLYOFAC, EU, UK, AU, UN
Democratic Republic of the CongoCDOFAC, EU, UK, AU, UN
Central African RepublicCFOFAC, EU, UK, AU, UN
LebanonLBOFAC
MaliMLEU, UN
HaitiHTOFAC, UN
NicaraguaNIOFAC (E.O. 13851)
EritreaERUN (Security Council Resolution 1907)
ChinaCNCrypto-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
Note: This list is maintained based on publicly available sanctions programme information and may be updated without prior notice as sanctions designations change. We review and update this list periodically to reflect current international sanctions.

3. How Geographic Screening Works

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:

PriorityMethodData sourceReliability
1SIM card country codeTelephonyManager (SIM operator)Highest — physical SIM is issued in a specific country
2Network carrier countryTelephonyManager (network operator)High — carrier-reported country code
3Geocoder reverse lookupAndroid Geocoder (coarse location)High — network-based location resolution
4Device locale settingAndroid system localeModerate — user-configurable but indicative
5Timezone analysisAndroid timezone settingLow — used only as supplementary signal

3.1 Privacy-preserving design

3.2 What happens when a restricted region is detected

If any detection layer indicates the device is associated with a restricted jurisdiction:

  1. The App displays an informational screen explaining that Time and Weather Sol is not available in the detected region
  2. The screen identifies the detected region code for transparency
  3. Access to the App's features (time display, weather display, price display, wallet connection) is restricted
  4. No data is collected, transmitted, or processed beyond the initial region check

3.3 Limitations of geographic screening

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).

4. User Representations and Warranties

By using Time and Weather Sol, you represent and warrant that:

5. Consequences of Violation

If we determine or reasonably suspect that you are using the App in violation of this Policy or applicable sanctions laws:

6. Updates to Restricted Jurisdictions

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.

7. No Legal Advice

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.

8. Contact

For questions about this policy or to report a potential sanctions compliance issue, please contact: