SkillDuel Customer Acceptance & Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Policy

Last Updated: 20.05.2025

SkillDuel is committed to preventing money laundering and terrorist financing. We voluntarily implement AML best practices to mitigate risks, protect our platform, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.

1. Who Can Use SkillDuel?

SkillDuel will only accept customers who meet the following criteria:

✅ Eligibility Requirements:

You must be a natural person (we do not accept corporations, or legal entities).

You must be at least 18 years old.

You must reside in the U.S. (excluding restricted states: Washington, D.C., Nevada, Michigan, Kentucky, Montana, West Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut, and Idaho).

You must register and transact only on your own behalf (no third-party accounts).

You must use payment methods you legally own (no shared/stolen cards or accounts)

✅ Compliance Requirements:

You must read and agree our:

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

Responsible Gaming Policy

This AML & Customer Acceptance Policy

Prohibited Customers:

We do not accept users who are:

Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) or their close associates.

Listed on sanctions lists (UN, EU, UK, U.S., etc.).

Linked to high-risk jurisdictions under AML laws.

Deemed too high-risk by SkillDuel’s compliance team.

2. High-Risk Customer Classification

SkillDuel monitors accounts for suspicious activity, including:

Unusual purchase/redemption patterns. 

Discrepancies between stated income and spending

Links to financial crime risks (e.g., money laundering)

If flagged as high-risk, you may be asked for:

Proof of income sources (e.g., pay stubs, tax returns)

Source of wealth (e.g., investments, inheritance)

Additional ID verification (e.g., notarized documents)

Failure to provide requested documents may result in account closure.

3. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Measures

AML Measures at SkillDuel:

Customer Due Diligence (CDD):

Verify identity via government-issued ID + proof of address.

Screen against global sanctions/PEP databases.

You must pass identity verification (KYC) to withdraw funds

Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD):

Applied to high-risk customers (e.g., large transactions).

Requires detailed source of funds documentation.

Transaction Monitoring:

Automated systems flag suspicious activity (e.g., rapid deposits/withdrawals).

Manual reviews conducted for unusual patterns.

Suspicious Activity Reporting (SARs):

Filed with FinCEN if financial crime is suspected.

Employee Training:

Staff trained to detect and report AML/CFT (Counter-Terrorist Financing) risks.

Record Keeping:

Retain customer and transaction data for 5+ years (or as required by law).

4. Why We Have These Policies

Legal Compliance: U.S. laws and global AML standards.

Fraud Prevention: Protect users from financial crime risks.

Reputation Protection: Ensure a fair and secure platform.

5. Policy Enforcement

SkillDuel reserves the right to:

Block transactions if fraud is suspected.

Close accounts for policy violations.

Report suspicious activity to authorities.

Users may appeal decisions by contacting: support@SkillDuel.com