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.
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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.
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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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.
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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