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Re: US Digital wants to do export control on us

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Originally Posted by nixiebunny View Post
I just received a weird letter from U.S. Digital, the maker of the encoders supplied in previous years KOP. We bought some encoder cables from them last year.

They want us to certify that we are in compliance with all applicable laws regarding exporting of controlled components to embargoed or restricted countries. We apparently have to have a company name and a legal representative to sign this form.

Did anyone else get such a strange letter?

What's this country coming to when high school kids have access to supplies that could cause World War 3?

Yes, Team 1501 got the same letter. It was because we purchased directly from them.
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