Export Control and Sanctions Compliance

DATED 2024-11-07 · VERSION 20241201_rev01 · COMPARED WITH 20240510_rev01 · ARCHIVE SNAPSHOT

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 ASUSTek Computer Inc. and its affiliates ("ASUS") is committed to complying with the applicable export controls and sanctions laws and regulations including those related to the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, Switzerland, and other applicable jurisdictions. ASUS partner is responsible for and shall at all time make herself be aware of and comply with the above mentioned regulations, in addition to the requirements set forth in the agreement with ASUS and this page subject to periodic updates based on the amendments of the applicable laws.
 ASUS take the export control and sanctions regulations very seriously and are fully cooperating with the actions to ensure compliance. As our valued partner, we trust that you will understand the gravity of compliance and act promptly to halt any potential risk behavior to comply with the applicable laws and regulations.
 **Part I**
+ASUS partner shall not sell, export or re-export, in-country transfer, directly or indirectly, any goods supplied under or in connection with ASUS, to the sanctions individuals and/or entities that fall under the scope of Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, U.S. Export Administration Regulations ("EAR," 15 C.F.R. Part 730, _et. seq_.), the sanctions and embargo laws and regulations promulgated and enforced by the U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Asset Controls ("OFAC" regulations found at Chapter V to 31 C.F.R., _et. seq_.), and/or any other applicable laws and regulations. ASUS partner specifically shall not sell, export or re-export, in-country transfer, directly or indirectly, to the Russian Federation or for use in the Russian Federation any goods supplied under or in connection with ASUS that fall under the scope of Article 12g of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, EAR and OFAC regulations.
+ASUS partner shall not sell, export or re-export, in-country transfer, directly or indirectly, any goods supplied under or in connection with ASUS, to the sanctions individuals and/or entities that fall under the scope of Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014, Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006, U.S. Export Administration Regulations ("EAR," 15 C.F.R. Part 730, _et. seq_.), the sanctions and embargo laws and regulations promulgated and enforced by the U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Asset Controls ("OFAC" regulations found at Chapter V to 31 C.F.R., _et. seq_.), and/or any other applicable laws and regulations.
+(a) ASUS partner specifically shall not sell, export or re-export, in-country transfer, directly or indirectly, to the Russian Federation or for use in the Russian Federation any goods supplied under or in connection with ASUS that fall under the scope of Article 12g of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, EAR and OFAC regulations.
+(b) ASUS partner specifically shall not sell, supply, export or re-export, transfer, directly or indirectly, to the Republic of Belarus or for use in the Republic of Belarus any goods supplied under or in connection with ASUS that fall under the scope of Article 8g of Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006.
 ASUS partner shall undertake its best efforts to ensure that the purpose above is not frustrated by any third parties further down the commercial chain, including by possible resellers. ASUS partner shall set up and maintain an adequate monitoring mechanism to detect conduct by any third parties further down the commercial chain, including by possible resellers and/or service partners, that would frustrate the purpose of above. Any violation of such shall constitute a material breach of an essential element of the cooperation with ASUS, and ASUS shall be entitled to seek appropriate remedies, including but not limited to termination of the agreement and/or cooperation.
+We hereby request that ASUS partner shall immediately cease all contracts as well as stop execution of sales and supply, in any form, of ASUS products to the individual/entities listed in [**Exhibit 1**](https://odin.asus.com/share_doc/terms_of_use_notice_privacy_policy/export-control-and-sanctions-compliance/Export-Control-and-Sanctions-Compliance_Exhibit1_webpage.pdf) attached to this page, and to those listed in Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014.
+We hereby request that ASUS partner shall immediately cease all contracts as well as stop execution of sales and supply, in any form, of ASUS products to the individual/entities listed in [**Exhibit 1**](https://odin.asus.com/share_doc/terms_of_use_notice_privacy_policy/export-control-and-sanctions-compliance/Export-Control-and-Sanctions-Compliance_Exhibit1_webpage.pdf) attached to this page, and to those listed in Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 and Annex I of Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006.
 **Part II**
+In addition to the above, we are introducing and request you to comply with ASUS export control and sanctions compliance policy ("[**Appendix**](https://odin.asus.com/share_doc/terms_of_use_notice_privacy_policy/export-control-and-sanctions-compliance/Export-Control-and-Sanctions-Compliance_Appendix_webpage.pdf)"). This Appendix re-emphasizes the critical importance of compliance with EU and the US export control and sanctions laws regulations. The inclusion of Appendix underscores our unwavering commitment to adhere to these regulations and the collective effort required to ensure that our business practices align with the legal and ethical standards set forth by the applicable laws and regulations.
+In addition to the above, we are introducing and request you to comply with ASUS export control and sanctions compliance policy [("**Appendix**")](https://odin.asus.com/share_doc/terms_of_use_notice_privacy_policy/export-control-and-sanctions-compliance/Export-Control-and-Sanctions-Compliance_Appendix_webpage.pdf) . This Appendix re-emphasizes the critical importance of compliance with EU and the US export control and sanctions laws regulations. The inclusion of Appendix underscores our unwavering commitment to adhere to these regulations and the collective effort required to ensure that our business practices align with the legal and ethical standards set forth by the applicable laws and regulations.
 Your cooperation in this matter is not only crucial for our compliance efforts but also for maintaining the integrity of our business operations. We appreciate your immediate attention to this critical issue. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, do not hesitate to contact your ASUS contact or below contact directly.
 **ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.**
 Address: 15, Li-Te Rd., Taipei 112, Taiwan
 Email: LegalCompliance@asus.com
+Updated March 29, 2024
+Updated November 7, 2024