Export Control Policy
Important legal information regarding the export and transfer of encryption software
CRITICAL NOTICE
Personal Liability for Prohibited Exports
This software contains sophisticated and powerful encryption methods that make it a federal crime for one to do certain things with it, even unknowingly. Ignorance of these laws does not reduce your personal liability. Please read the following guidelines carefully before accepting this software.
Export Restrictions
Prohibited Countries
You may not 'export' this software to certain countries listed on the Commerce Control List, which currently includes:
This list may change from time to time. Please visit BIS.doc.gov to get updates.
What "Export" Means
You may not send the software itself to prohibited countries
You may not carry your personal computer containing this software into or through such countries
Denied Parties Restrictions
Worldwide Restrictions
Anywhere in the world, even inside the United States, you may not transfer this software (or a computer containing this software) to certain persons or organizations or companies listed on the Denied Parties List.
See the current Denied Parties List for updates.
"Deemed Export" Rules
Such a transfer is a "deemed export" subject to federal Export Administration Regulations. Do not deliver or transfer this software or a personal computer containing this software to a national or resident of a foreign country anywhere in the world without first checking the Denied Parties List.
Required Action if Listed:
If the intended recipient is listed or belongs to a listed organization or company, you must contact the U.S. Department of Commerce, Information Technology Controls Division at (202) 482-0707 to apply for permission to make the transfer via an Export License.
⚠️ A transfer without the required license is a FELONY ⚠️
User Agreement
By downloading and/or using this Software and encryption services, you accept full and personal responsibility for the custody of this software and agree to comply with all applicable export control laws and obtain all necessary licenses should you wish to 'export' any copies of the Software.
Additional Resources
Commerce Control List
Current prohibited countries
U.S. Department of Commerce
Information Technology Controls Division
(202) 482-0707