# KYC/AML **Accepted Users** Unchained Music welcomes users from across the world to use the platform, however we are restricted from offering accounts to users in the following countries due to war, sanctions, or partner requirements. Third Parties may not open accounts on behalf of users or entities in these countries. Please note that these countries are subject to change depending on world events or US Government sanctions. We will always act in full compliance with applicable laws in the USA and worldwide. * Afghanistan * Belarus * Central African Republic * Cuba * Guinea-Bissau * Iran * Iraq * North Korea * Libya * Mali * Myanmar * Somalia * South Sudan * Sudan * Syrian Arab Republic * Ukraine * Venezuela * Yemen Further, we prohibit the onboarding of customers in the following US states if they are using cryptocurrency payouts: * Alaska * Hawaii * Minnesota * New York **KYC for Artists** In order to verify the identity of artists, users will need to pass a KYC process by our KYC partner in order to withdraw funds from the platform. Users who pass KYC will be able to withdraw once they verify their identity.\ \ **KYC for Entities and Labels** In order to verify the identity of legal entities and labels using our platform, these organizations will have to pass a business KYC process via email. Please contact if you would like to know more or verify your entity or label. Entities and labels will be able to withdraw via Bank Transfer and on-Chain USDC transfer once verifying their identity and upon availability of the payment method. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://unchained-music.gitbook.io/unchained-music/use-cases/music-distribution/kyc-aml.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.