# Eligibility

### 🌍 Access Restrictions & Geo-Compliance

At Grand, we are committed to maintaining a secure and compliant onchain financial ecosystem. To adhere to international regulations and ensuring the integrity of our platform, we enforce specific access policies regarding VPN usage and sanctioned jurisdictions.

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### 🛡️ VPN Usage Policy

Grand prioritizes authentic connection security. To prevent fraudulent activity and ensure accurate geo-location compliance, **access to the Grand application is restricted when using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or proxy service.**

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#### Why can't I access Grand?

If you are attempting to open the Grand app while connected to a VPN, you will be blocked from entering the interface. This measure helps us:

* Verify user identity and location accuracy.
* Prevent malicious actors from masking their activity.
* Comply with regional financial licensing requirements.

> ⚠️ Action Required: If you encounter an "Access Denied" or connectivity error, please disconnect your VPN and restart the application to proceed.

### 🌐 OFAC Sanctioned Jurisdictions

Grand adheres to the sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Our platform employs real-time monitoring to identify users connecting from sanctioned countries or regions.

#### Limited "View-Only" Mode

Users located in OFAC-sanctioned jurisdictions are permitted to download the Grand application and view the public interface. However, functionality is strictly limited to Read-Only mode.

If you are accessing Grand from a sanctioned region:

* ✅ You CAN: Download the app, create a profile, and view market data, asset lists, or educational content.
* ⛔ You CANNOT: Execute any transactions, deposit funds, swap tokens, or interact with smart contracts.

| Standard User (No VPN) | ✅ Yes     | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes        |
| ---------------------- | --------- | ----- | ------------ |
| User with VPN Active   | ❌ Blocked | ❌ No  | ❌ No         |
| OFAC Jurisdiction      | ✅ Yes     | ✅ Yes | ❌ Restricted |