KYC & VERIFICATION POLICY
Effective Date: 14/05/2026
- INTRODUCTION
- 1.1.This KYC & Verification Policy explains SainTree’s identity verification, fraud prevention and compliance procedures.
- 1.2.SainTree uses identity verification procedures to help:
- prevent fraud;
- protect users;
- comply with applicable laws;
- reduce financial crime risks;
- comply with payment processor obligations;
- maintain marketplace integrity.
- VERIFICATION PROVIDERS
- 2.1.SainTree may use third-party verification providers including Yoti and approved payment or compliance providers.
- 2.2.Users acknowledge that identity verification services may involve:
- government-issued ID verification;
- facial matching or liveness checks;
- age estimation;
- fraud screening;
- payment verification;
- account risk assessments.
- 2.3.Third-party verification providers may process personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable laws.
- GENERAL USERS
- 3.1.General users may create standard accounts and participate in non-monetised Platform activities without completing full identity verification.
3.2.SainTree reserves the right to require additional verification measures where reasonably necessary for:
- livestream access;
- suspicious activity;
- moderation concerns;
- fraud prevention;
- legal compliance;
- safety investigations.
- CREATOR & SELLER VERIFICATION
- 4.1.Monetised creators and marketplace sellers must complete identity verification before:
- receiving payouts;
- charging subscriptions;
- receiving tips;
- monetising livestreams;
- selling products through SainTstore.
- 4.2.Verification may require:
- government-issued photo identification;
- selfie or liveness verification;
- legal name verification;
- date of birth verification;
- address verification;
- payment account verification.
- 4.3.Creators and sellers must be at least 18 years old.
- ONGOING COMPLIANCE MONITORING
- 5.1.SainTree reserves the right to conduct ongoing reviews and monitoring of accounts.
- 5.2.Additional verification or compliance reviews may be required where:
- unusual activity is detected;
- chargeback risks increase;
- fraud indicators arise;
- moderation concerns occur;
- legal or regulatory obligations apply.
RESTRICTED OR FAILED VERIFICATION
- 6.1.SainTree may restrict, suspend or terminate accounts where:
- verification fails;
- false information is provided;
- fraudulent documents are suspected;
- identity cannot reasonably be confirmed;
- compliance risks arise.
- 6.2.SainTree reserves the right to withhold payouts during active verification reviews or investigations.
- DATA HANDLING
- 7.1.Identity verification data may be processed for:
- fraud prevention;
- AML compliance;
- payment processor requirements;
- legal obligations;
- moderation and platform safety.
- 7.2.Verification data is processed in accordance with the SainTree Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
- FRAUD & PLATFORM SAFETY
- 8.1.Users may not:
- use false identities;
- submit forged documents;
- impersonate others;
- bypass verification systems;
- create accounts for fraudulent purposes.
- 8.2.Suspected fraud may be reported to:
- payment processors;
- financial institutions;
- fraud prevention agencies;
- law enforcement authorities.
INTERNATIONAL COMPLIANCE
- 9.1.Verification requirements may vary depending on jurisdiction, payment provider requirements and applicable laws.
- 9.2.SainTree reserves the right to restrict access in high-risk or prohibited jurisdictions.
END OF KYC & VERIFICATION POLICY