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This page provides detailed information on the export control status of the
-Apache Software Foundation's [products](#matrix) , as well as pointers to
-the open source code from which those products are built.
+Apache Software Foundation's [products](#matrix), and pointers to
+the open-source code from which those products are built.
ASF projects and PMCs should consult our [guide to handling
cryptography](/dev/crypto.html) in order to comply with our export
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# Exporting ASF Products {#exporting}
[The Apache Software Foundation (ASF)](/foundation/)
-is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity based in the United States of America. All
+is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity based in the United States of America. All
of our products are developed via online collaboration in public forums and
distributed from a central server within the U.S. Therefore, U.S. export
laws and regulations apply to our distributions and remain in force as
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around the world. Information on export control classifications and
associated restrictions may be required for exporting, re-exporting, record
keeping, bundling/embedding of ASF products, encryption reporting, and
-shipping documentation. More information on U.S. Export Regulations can be
-found at " [http://www.bis.doc.gov/](http://www.bis.doc.gov/) ".
+shipping documentation. You can find more information on U.S. Export Regulations at [http://www.bis.doc.gov/](http://www.bis.doc.gov/).
-The [Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)](http://bxa.doc.gov/) , a branch
+The [Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)](http://bxa.doc.gov/), a branch
of the U.S. Department of Commerce, regulates exports through the [Export
Administration Regulations
(EAR)](http://www.access.gpo.gov/bis/ear/ear_data.html). The regulations
-describe the export rules and restrictions on a wide range of commodities,
+describe export rules and restrictions on a wide range of commodities,
technologies, and software. This document is no substitute for
understanding those regulations; the ASF cannot anticipate how they might
apply to third party distributions or for specific export decisions made by
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The [ASF Product Classification Matrix](#matrix) is a general listing of
ASF software products and their source links for which we have determined
an export classification for that product as distributed by the Apache
-Software Foundation. The matrix is to be used in conjunction with the EAR
-to provide classification information in order to assist exporters in the
-export of ASF products and to provide guidance to BIS employees that seek
+Software Foundation. Use the matrix in conjunction with the EAR
+to provide classification informatio to assist exporters in the
+export of ASF products and to provide guidance to BIS employees who seek
the source code for ASF products. All export classification information
contained in the matrix is subject to change without notice.
## Embargoed Destinations {#embargoed}
-ASF software and/or technical data may NOT be exported/reexported, either
-directly or indirectly, to any destination subject to U.S. embargoes or
-trade sanctions unless formally authorized by the U.S. Government. Note
-that said embargoed destinations are subject to change and the scope of
+You may **not** export or reexport, either directly or indirectly, ASF software and/or technical data to any destination subject to U.S. embargoes or
+trade sanctions, unless formally authorized by the U.S. Government. Note
+that the list of embargoed destinations is subject to change and the scope of
what technology is included in the embargo is specific to each embargoed
country. For the most current information on U.S. embargoed and sanctioned
countries, see the U.S. [Export Administration
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rules and regulations. Any use of such information by you is without
recourse to the ASF and is at your own risk. The ASF is in no way
responsible for any damages, whether direct, consequential, incidental, or
-otherwise, suffered by you as a result of using or relying upon such
+otherwise, that you suffer as a result of using or relying upon such
information for any purpose.
Each ASF product is
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software product versions that do not fit those two classifications are
noted as ECCN "Not determined" or not included in the matrix.
-Products classified as [ECCN
-5D002](http://www.access.gpo.gov/bis/ear/txt/ccl5-pt2.txt) , are exported
-by the ASF under the publicly available exempton found in EAR Section 742.15(b),
+The ASF exports products classified as [ECCN
+5D002](http://www.access.gpo.gov/bis/ear/txt/ccl5-pt2.txt) under the publicly-available exempton found in EAR Section 742.15(b),
which applies to software containing or designed for use with encryption software
that is publicly available as open source. Note that exporters other than the
-ASF within the U.S. may or may not be eligible for the publicly available exemption
+ASF within the U.S. may or may not be eligible for the publicly-available exemption
in section 742.15(b), and it is each specific exporter's responsibility to understand
and comply with all export regulations applicable within their jurisdiction.
-
