Stripe
active EC / commerce platformStripe is a payments API platform; commercial use is the primary model; restricted/prohibited business categories exist in the Services Agreement.
Stripe is a payments and billing API platform covering card processing, Connect (platform payments), Billing (subscriptions), Checkout, and more. Restricted and prohibited business lists apply (e.g., adult, gambling by region, certain digital goods).
Basics
- slug
stripe- type
- EC / commerce platform
- status
- active
- last checked
- 2026-04-18
- official site
- https://stripe.com
- official docs
- https://stripe.com/docs
Rights
→ full Rights page| Key | Value | Condition | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
adult_content_allowed |
no | Adult content and services are on the prohibited businesses list. | Stripe Restricted Businesses | 2026-04-18 |
commercial_use_allowed |
conditional | Permitted for most businesses; restricted/prohibited categories listed in Services Agreement. | Stripe Restricted Businesses | 2026-04-18 |
Constraints
→ full Constraints page| Key | Value | Condition | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
api_available |
yes | Stripe Services Agreement | 2026-04-18 | |
checkout_customization_available |
yes | Hosted Checkout has limited UI customization; Payment Element offers deep customization. | Stripe Services Agreement | 2026-04-18 |
webhook_available |
yes | Stripe Services Agreement | 2026-04-18 |
Primary sources
→ full Sources page-
Primary official_docs · StripeStripe Restricted BusinessesChecked: 2026-04-18
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Primary official_terms · StripeStripe Services AgreementChecked: 2026-04-18
FAQ
Q. Can any business use Stripe?
No. Stripe's Services Agreement lists restricted and prohibited business categories. Check the Restricted Businesses list for your country before integrating.