Before opening a Stripe account, make sure your business is not covered by our restricted business list. If your account has been rejected for restricted business reasons, see Prohibited and Restricted Business List - FAQs .

By registering with us, you are confirming that you will not use the Service to accept payments in connection with restricted businesses, restricted business' activities or practices, unless you have received prior written approval from Stripe. Any balance of payments processed by a restricted business may be held by Stripe to cover eventual disputes.