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Quick Answer

Opinion.trade is not available for trading in every jurisdiction. Under the Terms verified on August 13, 2026, users must be at least 18, must not be a restricted or sanctioned person, and must comply with local law. The listed restricted jurisdictions include the United States, United Kingdom, France, Ontario, Singapore, Poland, Thailand, South Korea, People’s Republic of China, Taiwan Province and Hong Kong, as well as comprehensively sanctioned regions. VPNs may not be used to circumvent these restrictions. The current Terms—not this summary—control.

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Key Takeaways

  • Users must be at least 18 years old.
  • Trading and Technology Features are unavailable to Restricted Persons.
  • Restricted users may access only the Content Features described in the Terms.
  • Using a VPN or similar tool to bypass restrictions is prohibited.
  • Sanctions rules and the user’s own local law also apply.
  • Eligibility can change; check the latest Terms before accessing trading features.

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Restricted Jurisdictions Listed in the Current Terms

The Terms define Restricted Jurisdictions to include comprehensively sanctioned jurisdictions and the following specifically named locations:
  • Iran, Syria, Cuba and North Korea;
  • Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine;
  • United States;
  • United Kingdom;
  • France;
  • Ontario;
  • Singapore;
  • Poland;
  • Thailand;
  • South Korea;
  • People’s Republic of China;
  • Taiwan Province;
  • Hong Kong.
This is a plain-language transcription of the Terms last updated October 19, 2025 and checked on August 13, 2026. Restrictions may be amended, and geographic names here should not be interpreted as political statements. Always review the current Terms of Use.

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What Restricted Users Can Access

The current Terms distinguish between Content Features and Technology Features. They state that a person in a Restricted Jurisdiction may use the informational Content Features but may not access the Platform or other Technology Features for trading. This distinction means reading public information does not establish eligibility to connect, fund or trade.

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Other Eligibility Conditions

Geography is not the only requirement. The current Terms also say users must:
  • be 18 or older and able to enter a binding agreement;
  • not be subject to applicable sanctions or prohibited-party lists;
  • not use the product on behalf of, or under the direction or control of, a Restricted Person;
  • comply with the laws that apply to them;
  • have sufficient knowledge to understand blockchain, cryptoasset and prediction-market risks;
  • not use a VPN or anonymization tool to bypass restrictions.
The Terms state that access can be restricted or placed into close-only mode when these conditions are violated.

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How to Check Eligibility

  1. Read the most recent OPINION Terms of Use.
  2. Confirm both physical location and residence, citizenship or entity status where applicable.
  3. Check sanctions and local-law restrictions relevant to you.
  4. Do not assume access to a webpage means trading is permitted.
  5. Do not use a VPN to bypass a product restriction.
  6. Seek qualified local legal advice if eligibility is unclear.
Blog posts, social messages and third-party reviews should not replace the current Terms.

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Trading Risk Is Separate from Eligibility

Being eligible does not make a market or transaction safe. The Terms warn that users can lose the full amount supplied to a prediction market and identify blockchain, wallet, smart-contract, volatility and transaction-irreversibility risks. Before connecting a wallet, read Opinion Custody and Fund Safety and verify the Official Opinion.trade Links.

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What to Watch

  • A new “Last Updated” date on the Terms.
  • Countries or regions added to or removed from the restricted list.
  • Changes to age, sanctions or verification requirements.
  • Product prompts requesting additional eligibility information.
  • Differences between informational access and trading access.

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FAQ

The current Terms list the United States as a Restricted Jurisdiction for the Platform and Technology Features, including trading.
The current Terms list the United Kingdom as a Restricted Jurisdiction.
The current Terms say the Site, Interfaces and Features are intended only for users aged 18 or older.
The current Terms expressly prohibit using a VPN or similar privacy tool to circumvent or attempt to circumvent restrictions.
The Terms say Restricted Persons may use the informational Content Features but may not access the Platform or other Technology Features for trading.
No. Page access does not establish eligibility. Location, residence, sanctions status, age and applicable local law still matter.This page is an informational summary, not legal advice. The current Terms of Use control.

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Sources & References

  1. OPINION Terms of Use — Current age, sanctions, restricted-jurisdiction, VPN, local-law and risk conditions
All sources verified 2026-08-13. Prediction-market terms change frequently — verify against each platform’s current documentation before treating these numbers as decision-quality data. Editorial content, not investment or gambling advice.