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One day I noticed I couldn't sign in to my Sedo account. Writing to support, I've been requested to attach some docs and proof of my residence. So I've uploaded my Ukrainian ID and the recent bill and got the following response:
Yeah, that standard email discussed here - https://www.namepros.com/threads/sedo-just-banned-russian-accounts-how-this-is-not-racism.1268481/
I sent a follow-up explaining that I'm a citizen of Ukraine and reside here, but here it is:
@Sedo did I get it right? You're now banning members for some ridiculous matters that never happened? Is that what you claim to be your corporate values?
Hello ***,
Thank you for your email.
The current geopolitical situation in Ukraine has a direct and indirect impact on business relations with Russian and Belarusian business partners as well as partners in Russian controlled areas.
Due to the current situation, we have to inform you that Sedo has suspended trading and parking for domains under .ru and .by. In addition, we are currently unable to serve customers residing in Russia, Russian controlled areas or Belarus, as well as corresponding bank accounts. The affected accounts will be temporarily deactivated.
We ask for your understanding that, due to the present situation, we cannot guarantee payment processing with Russian and Belarusian business partners.
Sedo disapproves of any kind of hate and violence, as well as anything that radically contradicts our corporate values. Therefore, for the sake of the civilians involved, we hope for an early resolution of this conflict.
Best regards,
Your Sedo Team
Security & Compliance
Yeah, that standard email discussed here - https://www.namepros.com/threads/sedo-just-banned-russian-accounts-how-this-is-not-racism.1268481/
I sent a follow-up explaining that I'm a citizen of Ukraine and reside here, but here it is:
Dear ***,
Thank you for your email.
Although we sympathise with your situation, we unfortunately can't consistently monitor the course of the battlefront and adjust it in our system to reflect the current border. For this reason, we had to close the entire region, although not all cities in your oblast were occupied. We, of course, hope that this will remain the case.
If there are any significant changes, we will, of course, inform you about it and unblock your account.
Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Best regards,
Your Sedo Team
Security & Compliance
@Sedo did I get it right? You're now banning members for some ridiculous matters that never happened? Is that what you claim to be your corporate values?