Export
Control and Sanctions Compliance
This
Export Control and Sanctions Compliance apply to all ASUS partners, including
but not limited to distributors and service partners.
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 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
attached to this page,
and to those listed in Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014.
Part
II
In
addition to the above, we are introducing and request you to comply with ASUS
export control and sanctions compliance policy (“Appendix”). 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