Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2026
Platform Name: Tepnot
Legal Entity: Tepnot Technolgies Private Limited

1. Purpose

This Anti Money Laundering (AML) Policy establishes procedures to prevent the Tepnot Technologies Private limited from being used for:
  • Money laundering
  • Terrorist financing
  • Fraudulent financial activity
  • Tax evasion
  • Sanctions violations
  • Illicit fund transfers

The Platform operates as a digital entertainment service and does not function as a bank, financial institution, or money transmission service.

However, due to virtual item conversion and withdrawals, we implement financial risk controls.

2. Risk Based Approach

The Platform applies a risk based compliance model that includes:
  • User risk classification
  • Transaction monitoring
  • Geographic risk assessment
  • Behavioral analytics
  • Enhanced due diligence for high risk accounts

Risk levels may include:

  • Low Risk
  • Medium Risk
  • High Risk
  • Prohibited

3. Customer Identification (KYC)

Before approving withdrawals, the Platform may require:
Standard KYC:
  • Government issued ID
  • Selfie verification
  • Date of birth confirmation
  • Bank account and UPI verification

Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for High Risk Accounts:

  • Proof of address
  • Tax ID number
  • Source of funds declaration
  • Additional documentation
  • Failure to complete verification may result in withdrawal denial.

4. Age Verification

Users under 18 may not withdraw earnings.
  • Suspicious age misrepresentation may result in permanent suspension.
  • The Platform may use AI or document verification tools.

5. Transaction Monitoring System

The Platform monitors:
  • Rapid Coin purchases
  • High value single transactions
  • Multiple transactions in a short period
  • Circular gifting between accounts
  • Self gifting behavior
  • Linked device/account clusters
  • Sudden Diamond spikes
  • Geographic inconsistencies
  • Repeated small withdrawals (structuring)

Automated risk scoring systems may be used.

6. Suspicious Activity Indicators

Examples of suspicious behavior include:

  • Viewer and Creator collusion
  • Gifting funded by stolen cards
  • Artificial Diamond farming networks
  • Account farming rings
  • VPN masking for region bypass
  • Use of multiple payment cards across accounts
  • Abnormal chargeback frequency
  • Sudden behavior changes after long inactivity

7. Withdrawal Controls

The Platform may:

  • Impose daily and monthly withdrawal limits
  • Place temporary holds (up to 30 days)
  • Conduct manual review of high payouts
  • Reverse Diamonds linked to chargebacks
  • Freeze suspicious balances

Withdrawals are not guaranteed and remain subject to compliance approval.

8. Sanctions & Restricted Jurisdiction

The Platform may restrict or block users from:

  • Sanctioned countries
  • High risk financial jurisdictions
  • Regions restricted by international regulations

We may screen users against:

  • Government sanctions lists
  • Politically exposed persons (PEP) lists
  • Terrorism watchlists

9. Payment Fraud & Chargeback Protection

If fraudulent payments are detected:

  • Coins may be revoked.
  • Corresponding Diamonds may be deducted.
  • Related accounts may be suspended.
  • Withdrawals may be reversed.

The Platform reserves the right to recover losses.

10. Record Keeping

The Platform maintains:

  • Transaction logs
  • KYC records
  • Withdrawal history
  • Device fingerprinting data
  • Risk scoring records

Records may be retained for 5–7 years or as required by law.

11. Reporting Obligations

Where legally required, the Platform may:

  • Report suspicious activity to authorities
  • Provide data to law enforcement
  • Comply with court orders or regulatory requests

The Platform may act without notifying the user if prohibited by law.

12. Agency AML Controls

Agencies are prohibited from:

  • Operating off platform payment schemes
  • Guaranteeing fixed earnings
  • Conducting pooled prize events
  • Coordinating artificial gifting rings

Agency accounts may undergo enhanced monitoring.

13. Internal Controls

The Platform implements:

  • Role based data access control
  • Segregation of financial duties
  • Audit logs
  • Internal review procedures
  • Periodic risk assessments

Compliance officer oversight (recommended)

14. Employee Training (Recommended for Growth)

The Company may conduct:

  • Fraud detection training
  • AML awareness training
  • Data protection training
  • Incident reporting training

15. Penalties For Violations

If money laundering or financial abuse is detected, the Platform may:
  • Freeze funds
  • Permanently ban accounts
  • Forfeit virtual balances
  • Pursue civil recovery
  • Report to authorities

No compensation will be provided for forfeited funds.

16. Policy Updates

This AML Policy may be updated to reflect:

  • Regulatory changes
  • Business model changes
  • Risk environment changes

Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance.

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