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Export Control and Sanctions Compliance

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This clause places the compliance burden for export control and sanctions screening on the customer, meaning organizations using AWS to process, store, or transmit data or technology must independently verify their activities comply with EAR and OFAC requirements.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
Apr 9, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4261 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Customers using AWS services in connection with cross-border technology transfer, foreign nationals, or dealings with sanctioned countries or entities bear responsibility for ensuring their use of AWS infrastructure does not violate US export controls or OFAC sanctions.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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You may not use the Services in any manner that would violate applicable export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and economic sanctions regulations administered by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

Excerpt from Amazon's AWS Acceptable Use Policy

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
AWS Acceptable Use Policy
Entity
Amazon
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 27, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002551
Document ID
CA-D-00028
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
81a5b31fdec6cb285a2169be6e946476749b9f851b29b39f7e57892fb401ad7b
Analysis generated
April 27, 2026 10:50 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Amazon
Document: AWS Acceptable Use Policy
Record ID: CA-P-002551
Captured: 2026-04-27 10:50:37 UTC
SHA-256: 81a5b31fdec6cb28…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/amazon/aws-acceptable-use-policy/provision/CA-P-002551/export-control-and-sanctions-compliance/
Accessed: Aug. 25, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Amazon's Export Control and Sanctions Compliance clause do?

This clause places the compliance burden for export control and sanctions screening on the customer, meaning organizations using AWS to process, store, or transmit data or technology must independently verify their activities comply with EAR and OFAC requirements.

How does this clause affect you?

Customers using AWS services in connection with cross-border technology transfer, foreign nationals, or dealings with sanctioned countries or entities bear responsibility for ensuring their use of AWS infrastructure does not violate US export controls or OFAC sanctions.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 287 platforms. See the full comparison.

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