Export Control Notice.doc

WARNING:

This file contains technical data whose export is restricted by the ARMS CONTROL ACT (TITLE 22, U.S.C., SEC 2751 ET SEQ). Violation of the export laws is subject to severe penalties.

DISSEMINATION OF EXPORT-CONTROLLED TECHNICAL DATA

1. Export of information contained herein, which includes, in some circumstances, release to foreign nationals within the United States, without first obtaining approval of license from the Department of State for items controlled by the International Traffic-in-Arms Regulations (ITAR), or the Department of Commerce for items controlled by the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), may constitute a violation of law.

2. Under 22 U.S.C., 2778 the penalty for unlawful export of items or information controlled under the ITAR is up to 2 years imprisonment, or a fine of $100,000, or both. Under 50 U.S.C., Appendix 2410, the penalty of unlawful export of items or information controlled under the EAR is a fine of up to $1,000,000, or five times the value of the exports, whichever is greater, or for an individual, imprisonment of up to 10 years; or a fine up to $250,000, or both.

3. The U.S. Government assumes no liability for direct patent infringement, or contributory patent infringement or misuse of technical data.

4. The U.S. Government assumes no liability for loss, damage, or injury resulting from manufacture or use for any purpose of any product, article, system, or material involving reliance upon any or all technical data furnished.

5. Release of this data by the U.S. government does not include or involve any license rights.