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Export Policy and Export Restrictions InformationUpdated 2 years ago

The U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control administer export control regulations that affect some aspects of our business. We request that you (the “Customer”) read and familiarize yourself with the following regarding certain applicable export regulations.


The sale, transfer, transportation, or shipment outside of the U.S. of any product prohibited or restricted for export without complying with U.S. export control laws and regulations, including proper export licensing, documentation and authorization, is strictly prohibited and may result in civil penalties and/or constitute federal crime. Swampfox Optics Inc. will not engage in any transaction that requires the illegal export of any products and will not assist directly or indirectly with the illegal export or re-export of any products. An accurate Automated Export System (AES) filing must be made, whether or not the exportation requires a license.


If you wish to purchase an item for ultimate shipment outside of the United States, please indicate this fact in your order. Depending on the value of the order, the specific item, the end user or intended use, the country of ultimate destination, Swampfox Optics Inc may be required to apply for an export license with the appropriate U.S. government agency. Items on our website may require an export license, including, but not limited to the following:


1. Optical Sighting Equipment and Accessories

2. Tactical Gear and Weapon Accessories

3. Tactical Lights (both Hand-Held and Weapon-Mountable), Accessories, and Mounting Hardware


International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR): Some of the item(s) on this website are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and export is strictly prohibited without authorization or a license issued by the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. By proceeding with a transaction to purchase any ITAR restricted item(s), the Customer certifies that (i) the purchase does not require Swampfox Optics Inc. to export such items, unless Swampfox Optics Inc. is aware of the export and has obtained the appropriate U.S. Government authorization; (ii) the Customer does not intend to export such items after receipt from Swampfox Optics Inc. without the appropriate U.S. Government export authorization; (iii) the Customer does not intend to export, transfer, sell, or furnish the item to any foreign person, whether abroad or in the U.S., including any Foreign Embassy in the U.S., without the appropriate U.S. Government export authorization; (iv) the Customer understands that a foreign person under the ITAR § 120.16 means “any natural person who is not a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(20) or who is not a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3),” and can mean “any foreign corporation, business association, trust, society, or any other entity or group that is not incorporated or organized to do business in the U.S., as well as international organizations, foreign governments, and any agency or subdivisions of government (e.g. diplomatic missions)” (See ITAR § 120.16); (v) the Customer is a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(20), or is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or is a “corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other entity, organization or group that is incorporated to do business in the U.S., or is a governmental (federal, state, or local) entity” (See ITAR § 120.15).


Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Some of the item(s) on this website are subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and export may be restricted by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security. By proceeding with a transaction to purchase any restricted item(s), the Customer certifies that (i) the purchase does not require Swampfox Optics Inc. to export such items, unless Swampfox Optics Inc. is aware of the export and has obtained the appropriate U.S. Government authorization; (ii) the Customer does not intend to export such items after receipt from Swampfox Optics Inc. without the appropriate U.S. Government export authorization.


Important Export Restrictions Warning!

(1) Export of some Swampfox Optics Inc products are strictly prohibited without a valid export license issued by the U.S. Department of State, in accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 C.F.R. 120-130) or a valid export license issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 C.F.R. 730-774).

(2) U.S. Law prohibits the sale, transfer, or export of items to certain restricted parties, destinations, and embargoed countries, as identified on lists maintained by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Department of Treasury. It is the responsibility of the Customer to be aware of these lists, which can be found at the following U.S. Government websites. By proceeding with any transaction, the Customer certifies that the Customer will not engage in any unauthorized transaction involving the export of Swampfox Optics Inc. products to any restricted parties or destinations.


By proceeding with a transaction to purchase any item(s) from Swampfox Optics Inc., the customer certifies that it will comply with all requirements imposed by all applicable laws, regulations and administrative policies.


For further information regarding the applicable laws, regulations, and policies contact:

U.S. Department of Commerce

Bureau of Industry and Security

Tel: (202) 482-4811

Website: http://www.bis.doc.gov

U.S. Department of State

Bureau of Political-Military Affairs

Directorate of Defense Trade Control

Tel: (202) 663-1282

Website: http://www.pmddtc.state.gov

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Office of Foreign Asset Controls

Tel: (202) 622-2480

Website: http://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/offices/Pages/Office-of-foreign-asset-control.aspx

Swampfox Optics Inc. reserves the right to inquire into end use, and country of ultimate destination of any product ordered on this website.


Export control laws and regulations are complex. Any summaries of such laws and regulations provided by Swampfox Optics Inc. herein are not comprehensive and are not to be taken as legal advice or counseling.

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