1. Introduction
FUNDJONE is committed to ensuring that its platform is not used for money laundering, terrorist financing, or any activity that may facilitate such crimes. This Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Compliance Policy outlines our procedures for identifying, monitoring, and reporting suspicious activity in accordance with:
The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations, Guidelines from the Financial Intelligence Unit of India (FIU-IND) and Applicable regulatory guidance under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all users of the FUNDJONE platform, including:
Contributors and project initiators Networking participants in the binary model Administrators, agents, affiliates, and internal operational accounts Any third-party platform integrations or partnerships
3. Objectives
To prevent and detect money laundering and terrorist financing To establish robust KYC & Due Diligence procedures To comply with all reporting obligations under applicable Indian laws To protect the reputation and integrity of FUNDJONE as a crowdfunding and
networking platform
4. Know Your Customer (KYC) Policy
4.1 Individual KYC Requirements:
Each user or participant must submit:
Full Name Aadhaar or PAN (for Bharat residents) Passport, OCI, or foreign national ID (for non-residents) Current address proof (utility bill, voter ID, rental agreement) Bank account verification (linked with UPI or account number)
4.2 Organizational KYC:
Entities using FUNDJONE must provide:
Company incorporation certificate PAN/TAN/GST Details of authorized signatories Director or proprietor KYC
4.3 Periodic Review:
KYC will be reviewed:
Annually for active participants Immediately upon triggering suspicion or red flags
5. Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
5.1 Risk Profiling:
Users are profiled as:
Low-risk: Known individual with history on the platform Medium-risk: New user with valid KYC but high-value transactions High-risk: Anonymous users, third-party contributors, overseas donations
5.2 Enhanced Due Diligence:
If a user falls under high-risk criteria:
Video verification and source of funds declaration may be mandated Additional ID or professional references may be requested
6. Prohibited Activities
Users must not:
Use the platform to disguise illegal sources of funds Make contributions on behalf of shell entities or unverified third parties Operate multiple accounts to circumvent platform or legal controls Participate in funding activities from blacklisted or sanctioned countries
FUNDJONE prohibits all transactions from countries listed in FATF’s high-risk and non- cooperative jurisdictions.
7. Transaction Monitoring
FUNDJONE uses automated and manual mechanisms to monitor:
Sudden large transactions from new users Recurring microtransactions to multiple users (layering) Funding projects in high-risk sectors or regions Unusual activity from dormant or admin-linked accounts
Suspicious transactions are flagged and held for review before settlement.
8. Reporting Obligations
FUNDJONE shall file:
Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR) to FIU-IND, if applicable Maintain internal audit trails for 5 years Cooperate with regulatory or law enforcement authorities
No user shall be informed if they are being monitored or reported under these provisions.
9. Training and Awareness
Internal teams and partners of FUNDJONE shall undergo annual AML training Awareness campaigns for users will be conducted to educate on safe funding and
fraud prevention
10. Data Security & Record Keeping
All documents collected under KYC/AML compliance:
Are securely stored under 256-bit encryption protocols Are accessible only to authorized compliance officers Will be retained for at least 5 years from the last transaction or exit
11. Sanctions Compliance
FUNDJONE strictly adheres to:
UN Sanctions Lists OFAC Watchlists Indian government and SEBI blacklists
Any user or entity found on such lists will be denied platform access.
12. Policy Review and Amendments
This policy is subject to:
Annual review Immediate update if laws or FATF standards change Revisions based on platform structure, such as the integration of new payment
methods or changes to the networking model
13. Contact Compliance Team
For compliance-related questions or whistle-blower reporting: Email: compliance@fundjone.com Subject: AML Concern / Suspicious Activity Reporting
All submissions are confidential and protected.
14. Disclaimer
This policy does not constitute legal advice and is designed to satisfy current AML/CFT obligations as per prevailing law. Users must comply with FUNDJONE’s terms of use in full and are solely responsible for any legal breaches arising from the misuse of the platform.