It is still under construction and content may change. Do not rely on the information on this page. Also note, this page is in the process of being drafted by non-lawyers, and does not represent specific legal advice.
This page addresses restrictions on embargoed nations, groups, and individuals as a result of US federal law. The legal risks and responsibilities of the Fedora Project are assumed by Red Hat, Inc. as our primary sponsor. Because Red Hat is a US-based commercial entity, it must abide by all laws and regulations of the US, along with its other responsibilities. Therefore, the Fedora Project is bound by these laws and regulations as well.
A list of current sanctions is maintained by the US Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Asset Control.
Board position
This position has not been approved by the Board yet. This position statement is a draft.
The Fedora Board believes that among the Fedora Project's primary goals is to spread the principles of free thought, expression, software, culture, and their associated values to everyone. The ability to collaborate with individuals is a key requirement for propagating these principles; without being able to work with people around the globe, our ability to spread these important values is unnaturally restricted.
The Board objects to these embargoes specifically as they relate to the exchange of and participation in the community that uses, develops, and promotes free and open source software and content.
Direct effects
- Among other restrictions, US federal law controls the export of strong cryptographic materials, which are classified as a munition. Under these restrictions, the Fedora Project cannot export or provide Fedora software to any forbidden entity, including through the FreeMedia program.
- The Fedora Project requires that our registered mirrors agree not to export or provide Fedora software to forbidden entities. Add link to Infra SOP?