Not possible to use API for the competition from some countries

Hello.
As you know, it isn’t possible to use API under some countries…
Unpaid of course.
So, I am really interested, especially for this competition, why isn’t this possible?
Can we get somehow special KEY?

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The use of the free tier of AI Studio Gemini API is controlled by the Terms of Service. In exchange for use of the API at no charge, you are subject to certain rate limits, and that Google reserves the right to train future models based on your input.

However, these terms of service go against the laws in several countries (particularly those in the EU). Because of that, Google is unable to offer these services in those countries under their terms.

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Try Vpn for developing and then by some credit for presentation. That is my plan

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