Export Compliance Statement

Effective Date: July 2023

Hontas Industries conducts all activities in full compliance with applicable export control, defense trade, and national security regulations. We operate under policies and procedures designed to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or transfer of controlled technical data, materials, or services.

1. Regulatory Framework

Hontas Industries complies with the following primary export control and trade regulations, as applicable to its operations:

U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
United Kingdom Export Control Order 2008 and related UK strategic export legislation
European Union Dual-Use Regulation (EU) 2021/821
Equivalent export control frameworks in other jurisdictions where business is conducted

Our compliance program ensures that all transfers of technical data, defense articles, and controlled information are handled in accordance with these and related laws.

2. Scope of Compliance

Export control laws govern:

The transfer of technical data, software, and technology to non-authorized individuals or entities.
The shipment or transmission of controlled materials, equipment, or technical information across national borders.
The access or handling of controlled information by foreign nationals, even within the same country (“deemed exports”).

Hontas Industries applies these controls to all projects, communications, and collaborations; including digital data exchange, laboratory access, and research participation.

3. Licensing and Authorization

All exports, re-exports, and transfers of controlled items or data are reviewed for licensing requirements prior to engagement. When required, Hontas Industries obtains the necessary authorizations from the appropriate government agencies before proceeding.

We may request clients, partners, or suppliers to provide classification data or export control identifiers to ensure full compliance with regulatory obligations.

4. Data Protection and Secure Communication

Controlled technical information is stored, processed, and transmitted only through approved and access-restricted systems. All personnel handling controlled information receive export compliance and data security training appropriate to their role.

Hontas Industries does not transmit controlled technical data via unsecured email or public cloud platforms. Encrypted communication channels and designated secure data environments are used for all regulated exchanges.

5. Partner and Client Responsibilities

All partners, contractors, and clients of Hontas Industries are expected to comply with applicable export control and defense trade regulations. This includes:

Classifying their own technical data and equipment accurately.
Ensuring that controlled data is not shared without proper authorization.
Notifying Hontas Industries of any export-controlled materials or technology before transfer.

Engagements may be suspended or terminated if export compliance cannot be maintained.

6. Compliance Oversight

The Hontas Industries Export Compliance Office oversees adherence to all export and defense trade requirements. Our internal compliance framework includes:

Personnel screening and training programs
Controlled data segregation and access protocols
Audit and record-keeping systems
Reporting procedures for potential violations

All suspected breaches of export control regulations are investigated promptly and reported to the relevant authorities as required by law.

7. Reporting and Contact

For questions, disclosures, or export control inquiries, please contact:

Export Compliance Hontas Industries Email: compliance@hontasindustries.com Address: Available upon request

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Hontas Industries maintains strict adherence to all applicable export control and defense trade regulations. Unauthorized export or disclosure of controlled information is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.