> ## Documentation Index
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# Which compliance features does Spring offer?

> Learn about Spring's comprehensive compliance and risk screening features.

## Spring Risk Shield

Spring's risk platform maintains member safety through comprehensive screening mechanisms. The platform includes:

* **Identity verification:** We verify investor identities, screen for fraudulent IDs, and spot potential risks.
* **Sanctions and watchlist checks:** Screening against serious offense involvement like terrorism
* **Adverse media screening:** Checks for connections to financial crimes, corruption, or scams
* **Onchain wallet screening (KYT):** Screens against sanctions lists for risky crypto interactions
* **Politically Exposed Person (PEP) assessment:** Flags PEP-related risks
* **Compliance support:** Additional assistance for unique risk requirements

## How the Risk Shield Provides Protection

* Avoids unintentional sanctions violations
* Prevents inadvertent terrorism financing
* Identifies investors linked to unethical or illegal activities
* Manages PEP-related risks

## ID Collection and Verification

Spring collects and verifies the identification of your investors prior to investment. Only investors who are KYC-approved can invest.

Requirements:

* Valid ID sign-in verification and approval
* Live selfie confirmation matching ID photo

## Sanctions and Watchlist Screening

Automated screening checks UN, EU, US, UK sanctions lists plus other jurisdictional watchlists. Wallet addresses undergo OFAC crypto sanctions verification.

## Adverse Media Screening

Automated checks scan online media for negative references covering:

* Cybercrime, money laundering, terrorist financing
* Violent/non-violent crimes, financial crime
* Fraud, scams, narcotics, regulatory breaches

## PEP Screening

Automated checks identify politically exposed persons using FATF definition and global sources.

## On-Chain Wallet and Transaction Screening

Spring conducts on-chain screenings of wallets and transactions of investors that have been identified as high-risk.

## Compliance Support

Customers receive monthly sessions with Spring's Head of Compliance discussing investor risk profiles and platform optimization.

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  Spring does not offer legal or advisory services.
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