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Export Control and Technology Transfer Restriction

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What it is

The agreement prohibits users from transferring or moving Stripe software, technology, or services, including encryption software, to or from any country in a manner not permitted by applicable law.

This analysis describes what Stripe's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes a user-facing export control compliance obligation, specifically calling out encryption software, which is subject to Export Administration Regulations in the United States and equivalent controls in other jurisdictions.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
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Months Monitored
Jul 9, 2026
First Seen
Jul 9, 2026
Last Seen

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users must ensure that any transfer or movement of Stripe software, technology, or services across national borders complies with applicable export control law. The specific mention of encryption software reflects the heightened regulatory attention that encryption technology receives under U.S. export administration rules.

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You must not, and must not allow others to: Transfer or move software, technology, or services (including our software or encryption software) to or from any country in a way that law does not permit.

Excerpt from Stripe's Acceptable Use Policy

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Stripe Acceptable Use Policy
Entity
Stripe
Document last updated
May 20, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 21, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-016330
Document ID
CA-D-00873
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
5abf89f56508f5c9fb041bb2637fd678a25058aac530eca6a3bc24baf4767482
Analysis generated
May 21, 2026 02:06 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Stripe
Document: Stripe Acceptable Use Policy
Record ID: CA-P-016330
Captured: 2026-05-21 02:06:26 UTC
SHA-256: 5abf89f56508f5c9…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/stripe/stripe-acceptable-use-policy/provision/CA-P-016330/export-control-and-technology-transfer-restriction/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stripe's Export Control and Technology Transfer Restriction clause do?

This provision establishes a user-facing export control compliance obligation, specifically calling out encryption software, which is subject to Export Administration Regulations in the United States and equivalent controls in other jurisdictions.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users must ensure that any transfer or movement of Stripe software, technology, or services across national borders complies with applicable export control law. The specific mention of encryption software reflects the heightened regulatory attention that encryption technology receives under U.S. export administration rules.

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