Export Restrictions Policy

Rifle scopes, gun sights, rangefinders and night vision products, and technologies are subject to one or more of the U.S. export control laws and regulations enforced by the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, or the U.S. Department of the Treasury. It is unlawful and strictly prohibited to engage in conduct requiring a license or other approval from the proper U.S. Department without such license or approval. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, the export, or attempt to export or otherwise transfer or sell any commodity, product or technical data, or furnishing any service to any foreign party, whether abroad or in the United States. Diversion to a U.S. intermediary to circumvent export restrictions is also illegal. Violation of U.S. export regulations may result in civil and criminal fines and penalties to include imprisonment. Currently Sport Optics, LLC does not offer restricted items for sale to customers outside the United States.

Many products we sell may require an export license, including:

• Generation 2, 3, or 4 Night Vision Products
• Thermal Imaging Sights and Devices
• Optical Sighting Equipment (Rifle Scopes and Sights), Accessories and Mounting Hardware
• Tactical Gear and Weapon Accessories

EXPORT RESTRICTED ITEM(S)

Customer Statement of Understanding - U.S. Export Regulations

The U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), administer export control regulations that affect some products marketed and sold by Sport Optics, LLC.

Therefore, all Sport Optics, LLC Customers (Consumers and Resellers), Parties Listed in “Bill To,” or Parties Listed in “Ship To” of the Sport Optics, LLC Invoice (hereinafter referred to as “Customer”) must familiarize themselves with all applicable export regulations, and Customers must certify that they understand and shall comply with such regulations, including but not limited to those discussed in this document.

1. Some or all of the items purchased by Customer from Sport Optics, LLC (“Products”) may be regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and export is strictly prohibited without appropriate authorization and/or a license issued by DDTC or BIS. By purchasing any such regulated Products, the Customer identified below certifies that:

1. No purchase will require Sport Optics, LLC to export such products;
2. Customer does not intend to export such products after receipt from Sport Optics, LLC without the appropriate U.S. Government export authorization;
3. Customer does not intend to export, transfer, sell, or furnish Sport Optics, LLC products or any related technology to any foreign person, whether abroad or in the United States, including any Foreign Embassy in the United States without the appropriate U.S. Government export authorization;
4. Customer understands that, for the purposes of this document, a foreign person, as defined in ITAR 120.16, is “any natural person who is not a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also means any foreign corporation, business association, partnership, trust, society or any other entity or group that is not incorporated or organized to do business in the United States, as well as international organizations, foreign governments and any agency or subdivision of foreign governments (e.g. diplomatic missions).”

2. Customer conducting this purchase transaction as identified on order hereby certifies that they are a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR § 120.15, meaning Customer is “a lawful permanent resident of the United States, as defined by 8 U.S.C. §1101(a)(20), or is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or is a corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other entity, organization or group that is incorporated to do business in the United States, or is a governmental (federal, state, or local) entity.”

U.S. law prohibits the sale, transfer, or export of items or technology to certain restricted parties and destinations, as identified on lists maintained by the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Commerce Department, and the U.S. Treasury Department. Sport Optics, LLC Customers must review these lists before engaging in any such activity and agrees not to export any Sport Optics, LLC Products or Technology. U.S. law also prohibits the sale, transfer, or export of items or technology for certain end uses, such as those related to weapons of mass destruction and international terrorism. Customer certifies that they will not knowingly engage in any unauthorized transaction involving the export of restricted Products or Technology to any restricted parties or destination, or for any prohibited end uses

1. If Customer decides to export or re-export any regulated Products or related technology after receipt from Sport Optics, LLC, Customer acknowledges that it bears sole responsibility to request and obtain all necessary licenses for the use and/or export of such Products and to ensure that the requirements of all applicable laws, regulations, and administrative policies are met.
2. It is Customer’s responsibility to inform all its customers and prospective purchasers of Sport Optics, LLC products of the export issues related to purchases discussed in this document and to ensure that the same are authorized to purchase as outlined in paragraphs 1, 2 & 3 above. Sport Optics, LLC recommends that Customers develop a form similar to this Statement of Understanding for use with all exports.
3. Customer understands that any violation of U.S. Government export controls may result in severe criminal and civil penalties, including fines and imprisonment.

Export control laws and regulations are complex. If you should have any questions or require additional information regarding export regulations please contact the following agencies:

U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security Office of Exporter Services
(202) 482-4811
http://www.bis.doc.gov

U.S. Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
(202) 663-1282
http://www.pmddtc.state.gov

U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control
(202) 622-2480
http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac

 

By completing a sale/transaction of any nature, including but not limited to website sale/transaction, in person retail sale/transaction, phone sale/transaction or any other sale/transaction whereby Customer should come into possession of a restricted Product or Technology Customer Agrees and Affirms that:

1.  She/He has read and understands the Terms presented above
2. She/He is a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR § 120.15 (see paragraph 2 above)
3. She/He understands his/her responsibilities as they relate to all purchases and sales of restricted Products.
4. She/He will not export restricted Products or provide such Products to any foreign person without the appropriate permission, license, and documentation from the appropriate U.S. Government office or agency.