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Export Control Compliance

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What it is

Both parties must comply with U.S. export control and sanctions laws and regulations. Customer warrants it is not listed on U.S. restricted party lists, must screen Users accordingly, and may not use the platform to store, retrieve, or transmit ITAR-controlled technical data.

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision places affirmative compliance obligations on Customer regarding U.S. export control and sanctions screening, including ongoing representation that neither Customer nor its Users are on restricted party lists. The explicit ITAR prohibition is operationally significant for defense, aerospace, and dual-use technology sectors where Customer Data may include controlled technical data.

Recent Activity

This document changed recently

Medium May 22, 2026

The updated terms introduce a new deployment architecture option (BYOC) alongside existing Cloud and Hybrid options, giving customers more control over infrastructure placement. LangChain's explicit commitment to not use customer data for large language model training now has clear written language in the Terms, whereas the prior version only referenced 'products' generically. However, the expanded non-warranty clause now states the platform is not warranted to be 'accurate' or 'complete,' which broadens the disclaimers of liability. Customers should review which deployment option aligns with their infrastructure and compliance requirements.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, Customer is responsible for ensuring that all Users are screened against U.S. restricted party lists (including the SDN List and Entity List) and that no ITAR-controlled technical data is processed through the LangSmith Platform. Breach of export control representations is a material breach of the Agreement.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Each party will comply with all applicable Export Control and Sanctions Laws and Regulations in connection with providing and using the LangSmith Platform. Without limiting the foregoing, (a) each party represents that it is not listed on any list of entities or individuals who are restricted from receiving U.S. services or items subject to U.S. jurisdiction (including but not limited to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List and the Entity List) nor is it owned or controlled by any such listed entity; (b) Customer will not, and will ensure that Users do not, violate any Export Control and Sanctions Laws and Regulations, or cause any such violation to occur; and (c) Customer will not use or cause any person to use the LangSmith Platform to store, retrieve, or transmit technical data controlled under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision implicates the U.S.

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Applicable agencies

  • State Attorney General
    State AGs in California, New York, Texas, and other states can investigate violations of state consumer protection and privacy laws, including CCPA (California), SHIELD Act (New York), and equivalents.
    Who can file: Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws — primarily California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah
    What you need: Evidence of the violation, explanation of how your state rights were affected, and your account or contact information with the company
    What to expect: Outcomes vary by state. May result in investigation, enforcement action, or requirement for the company to change practices. No direct individual compensation in most cases.

    Search "[your state] attorney general consumer complaint" to find your state's direct complaint form

Provision details

Document information
Document
LangChain Terms of Service
Entity
LangChain
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-013753
Document ID
CA-D-00804
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
746536421de2b228192ab3641f2d2338717f2e08809c05631b58e42d4efcf096
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 03:53 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: LangChain
Document: LangChain Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-013753
Captured: 2026-07-09 03:53:59 UTC
SHA-256: 746536421de2b228…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/langchain/langchain-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-013753/export-control-compliance/
Accessed: Sept. 26, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does LangChain's Export Control Compliance clause do?

This provision places affirmative compliance obligations on Customer regarding U.S. export control and sanctions screening, including ongoing representation that neither Customer nor its Users are on restricted party lists. The explicit ITAR prohibition is operationally significant for defense, aerospace, and dual-use technology sectors where Customer Data may include controlled technical data.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, Customer is responsible for ensuring that all Users are screened against U.S. restricted party lists (including the SDN List and Entity List) and that no ITAR-controlled technical data is processed through the LangSmith Platform. Breach of export control representations is a material breach of the Agreement.

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