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You must comply with all domestic and international export laws and regulations that apply to the software and/or Services, which include restrictions on destinations, end users, and end use.
You agree to comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations regarding the export of technical data from the U.S.
You specifically agree to comply with all applicable laws concerning the transmission of technical data exported from the United States or the country you reside in.
"You will comply with all applicable export control and trade sanctions laws.Excerpt from Signal's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “You will comply with all applicable export control and trade sanctions laws.”
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