Export Control Policy

Effective date: November 2026

Paraben Corporation ("Paraben") develops digital forensic software, including the E3 Forensic Platform and Zandra AI, together with related hardware, documentation, training and technical data (together, "Products"). Paraben Products are subject to the export control laws of the United States, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and the economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). This policy explains how Paraben complies with these laws and what we require of our customers, resellers and partners.

1. Our Commitment

Paraben does not export, reexport or transfer any Product in violation of U.S. law. Compliance with this policy is a condition of every sale, license and subscription.

2. Screening of International End Users

All international end users and organizations are checked against the U.S. government export control lists prior to licensing. Screening uses the Consolidated Screening List, which includes the BIS Entity List, Denied Persons List, Unverified List and Military End User List, the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, and the U.S. Department of State debarred parties list.

No license key, download, subscription or trial is issued until screening is complete. Paraben may request end user, end use and destination information, and may screen again at renewal or whenever customer information changes.

3. Embargoed and Restricted Destinations

Paraben does not sell, license, ship, support or provide access to Products in any country or region subject to a U.S. embargo or comprehensive sanctions, or to persons located or ordinarily resident there. These currently include Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and the Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine. Destinations under broad EAR restrictions, such as Russia, Belarus and Syria, are also restricted. These lists change, and Paraben follows the current U.S. government designations.

4. Prohibited End Uses and End Users

Products may not be supplied to, or used by, any person or organization on a U.S. restricted party list. Products may not be used for the design, development, production or use of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons or missile systems, or for prohibited military end uses or military end users. Paraben will not knowingly supply Products to any party intending to use them for unlawful surveillance or the violation of human rights.

5. Customer and Reseller Responsibilities

By purchasing, licensing, downloading or using a Product, you confirm that you are not on any U.S. restricted party list and are not located or ordinarily resident in an embargoed destination. You agree not to export, reexport or transfer any Product, including by providing remote access, to any prohibited destination, end user or end use without U.S. government authorization, and to provide accurate end user and end use information when asked.

Resellers and channel partners must screen their own customers against the same U.S. government lists before every sale and must pass these obligations on to their customers.

6. Warning Signs and Right to Refuse

Paraben reviews orders for warning signs identified by BIS, such as reluctance to provide end use information, unusual shipping or payment routes, or a mismatch between the customer and the Product. Paraben may refuse, suspend or cancel any order, license, subscription or support service when compliance cannot be confirmed, and may deactivate any license used in violation of this policy.

7. Recordkeeping

Paraben keeps screening results and export records for at least five years, as required by the EAR.

8. Reporting Concerns

If you believe a Paraben Product has been, or may be, exported, transferred or used in violation of this policy, contact [email protected]. Paraben will investigate and, where appropriate, report the matter to the U.S. government.

9. Governing Law

This policy is governed by U.S. export control and sanctions laws and the laws of the State of Tennessee. If any part of this policy conflicts with applicable U.S. law, U.S. law controls. Paraben updates this policy as these laws change.