Frequently Asked Questions

853. Can U.S. academic institutions provide online learning services to Iranian students located outside the United States? Can U.S. technology companies provide software and services to assist Iranian students in accessing online coursework?

… to Iran of certain services and software incident to the exchange of communications over the internet, such as instant messaging, chat and email, social networking, sharing of photos and … to Iran of certain services and software incident to the exchange of communications over… Read more

519. How can I help the Venezuelan people while making sure to abide by the U.S. sanctions?

… software, hardware, and technology incident to the exchange of communications over the Internet. General License 26 authorizes the provision and receipt of nonscheduled emergency … software, hardware, and technology incident to the exchange of communications over the … Read more

1091. Do non-U.S. persons face sanctions risk for supporting Russia following its sham referenda, purported annexation, and continued occupation of the Kherson, Zaporizhzhya, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions of Ukraine?

… of nongovernmental organizations, as well as personal remittances, telecommunications, internet services, or mail. Finally, OFAC sanctions do not prohibit transactions related to the … of nongovernmental organizations, as well as personal remittances, telecommunications, … Read more

1187. How does OFAC intend to interpret the following terms in the determination, “Prohibition on Certain Information Technology and Software Services,” pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14071 (the “IT and Software Services Determination”): “enterprise management software,” “design and manufacturing software,” “cloud-based services,” “information technology support services,” and “information technology consultancy and design services”?

… order (ETO) software. The term cloud-based services includes the delivery of software via the internet or over the cloud, including through Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), or SaaS cloud … order (ETO) software. The term cloud-based services includes the delivery of software via the… Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

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