AML Policy

Last updated: June 30, 2026

etcswap.io is committed to maintaining a secure exchange environment and taking reasonable steps to prevent the misuse of its services for money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions evasion, fraud, or other unlawful activity.

This AML Policy explains the principles applied by etcswap.io in connection with risk monitoring, suspicious activity review, transaction controls, and compliance measures relevant to an online cryptocurrency swap service.

1. Purpose of this policy

The purpose of this AML Policy is to:

  • reduce the risk of illicit use of the service
  • support lawful and responsible crypto exchange activity
  • describe how transactions may be monitored and reviewed
  • explain when additional verification or restrictions may apply
  • help protect users, counterparties, and the platform

etcswap.io aims to provide fast and convenient ETH and crypto swaps, including low-friction exchange flows, while still reserving the right to take protective compliance action where necessary.

2. Risk-based approach

etcswap.io applies a risk-based approach to AML and compliance controls. This means that not every transaction is treated identically. The level of review may depend on factors such as:

  • transaction size
  • frequency of activity
  • blockchain exposure and risk scoring
  • sanctions or watchlist indicators
  • wallet behavior patterns
  • geographic risk
  • unusual or suspicious transaction structure
  • links to stolen, hacked, mixer-related, darknet, fraud-related, or otherwise high-risk funds

This approach helps us keep standard swaps simple while allowing elevated review where risk is higher.

3. No guarantee of unconditional processing

Although etcswap.io may support anonymous or no-registration exchange flow for standard low-risk use cases, all swaps remain subject to security and compliance review.

We reserve the right to:

  • pause a transaction
  • request additional information
  • decline or cancel an exchange
  • refuse service
  • hold processing pending clarification
  • report suspicious activity where legally required or operationally necessary

Use of the platform does not create a right to complete any transaction that appears unlawful, prohibited, or high risk.

4. Monitoring and screening

To help detect suspicious or prohibited activity, etcswap.io may use internal review procedures and third-party compliance tools. These may include:

  • blockchain transaction tracing
  • wallet screening
  • sanctions screening
  • fraud pattern detection
  • anomaly monitoring
  • manual compliance review

These checks may occur before, during, or after a swap request is submitted.

5. Situations that may trigger additional review

Additional review may be triggered where there are indicators such as:

  • unusually large or fragmented transactions
  • rapid repeated swaps without clear economic purpose
  • exposure to sanctioned entities or jurisdictions
  • links to ransomware, darknet markets, fraud schemes, theft, or hacks
  • use of obfuscation methods intended to conceal source of funds
  • inconsistent transaction details
  • suspicious support communications
  • legal or regulatory requests relating to a transaction

In these circumstances, processing times may be longer than normal.

6. Information or documents that may be requested

Where necessary for compliance, security, or investigation, etcswap.io may request information such as:

  • confirmation of wallet ownership
  • source of funds explanation
  • source of wealth information in appropriate cases
  • identification documents
  • proof of address
  • screenshots, transaction records, or supporting materials
  • additional details about the purpose of the transaction

Failure to provide requested information within a reasonable period may lead to delay, rejection, or other action regarding the transaction.

7. Restricted and prohibited activity

Users must not use etcswap.io for activity that is unlawful, abusive, deceptive, or prohibited. This includes, without limitation:

  • money laundering
  • terrorist financing
  • sanctions evasion
  • fraud and scams
  • stolen asset movement
  • ransomware-related activity
  • darknet market activity
  • use of funds connected to hacking or exploitation
  • transactions on behalf of prohibited persons or entities
  • any activity that violates applicable law

We may block or reject transactions where such risks are identified or reasonably suspected.

8. Jurisdiction and sanctions considerations

etcswap.io may restrict or refuse service in relation to certain jurisdictions, territories, persons, wallets, or transaction patterns that present elevated sanctions, legal, or compliance risk.

Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of the service is lawful in their own jurisdiction. Access to the website or submission of a swap request does not mean a transaction is permitted under applicable law.

9. Delays, holds, and refusal of service

A transaction may be delayed, placed on hold, or refused where:

  • compliance review is required
  • technical risk controls are triggered
  • the received amount does not match the order conditions
  • suspicious activity is detected
  • legal obligations require restriction
  • requested supporting information has not been provided

In some cases, funds may remain pending while review is completed, subject to technical, legal, and security constraints.

10. Cooperation with authorities and partners

Where required by law, regulation, court order, lawful request, or justified compliance necessity, etcswap.io may cooperate with:

  • law enforcement agencies
  • regulators
  • sanctions authorities
  • fraud prevention bodies
  • blockchain analytics or compliance partners

Such cooperation may include providing available records, transaction data, technical logs, or correspondence relevant to an investigation.

11. Recordkeeping

etcswap.io may retain transaction-related and compliance-related records for a reasonable period where needed for:

  • legal obligations
  • dispute handling
  • fraud prevention
  • security investigations
  • compliance review
  • enforcement of internal policies

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the transaction and applicable requirements.

12. User responsibilities

By using etcswap.io, you represent that:

  • you are acting on your own behalf or with proper authority
  • your funds are not derived from unlawful activity
  • you will not use the service for prohibited conduct
  • the information you provide, if requested, will be accurate and complete
  • your use of the service complies with applicable laws and sanctions rules

13. Limitation of service access

etcswap.io may suspend, limit, or terminate access to the service where necessary to protect the platform, comply with legal obligations, reduce risk, or investigate suspicious conduct.

These actions may be taken without prior notice where immediate intervention is reasonably necessary.

14. Policy updates

We may revise this AML Policy from time to time to reflect operational changes, legal developments, compliance standards, or risk controls. The latest version will be posted on this page.

Continued use of the site after updates means you accept the revised policy.

15. Contact

For AML or compliance-related questions, please contact etcswap.io using the contact details or support method available on the website.