Where Quldra Can Be Legally Used
Last updated: March 3, 2026
This page provides general compliance guidance and is not legal advice.
General rule
Quldra can be used where encrypted messaging is legal and where users comply with local criminal law, surveillance law, sanctions law, export controls, and data protection requirements.
Likely permitted use cases
- Private business communications and internal operational chat.
- Cross-border collaboration with lawful data transfer controls.
- Professional confidentiality use cases (for example legal, security, and investigative workflows), subject to local rules.
Higher-risk or restricted environments
- Countries with strict licensing or restrictions on encryption tools.
- Jurisdictions requiring telecommunications registration, key disclosure, or lawful access capabilities.
- Sanctioned regions or users subject to export restrictions.
Countries where we do not provide the service
- Cuba
- France
- Iran
- North Korea
- Syria
Additional restricted regions
- Crimea region of Ukraine
- Donetsk People's Republic (DNR) region of Ukraine
- Luhansk People's Republic (LNR) region of Ukraine
We also block access for sanctioned persons and entities regardless of country.
Before launch checklist
- Confirm app-store policy compliance for iOS and Google Play in target markets.
- Map data residency and privacy obligations (GDPR/UK GDPR/CCPA-style regimes as applicable).
- Review AML/KYC obligations for crypto payment flows in each market.
- Adopt a jurisdiction matrix and periodically review legal changes.
Recommended next step
Use local counsel in each target country before commercial rollout. This is particularly important for regions with encryption licensing or mandatory service-provider registration.