From 85521eda828a94ec9d5e2c53bdc922c86256260d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: marko-bekhta Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:19:01 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Add statement from Commonhaus about U.S. laws and regulations to CONTRIBUTING.md --- CONTRIBUTING.md | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index bb825420f..a4f7e6748 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -22,6 +22,12 @@ by sending a pull request to the project's GitHub repository, listing at least one relevant contribution in the pull request description. Note: one-liner or repetitive patches may not be sufficient to claim copyright. +### Compliance with Laws and Regulations + +All contributions must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including U.S. export control and sanctions restrictions. +For background, see the Linux Foundation’s guidance: +[Navigating Global Regulations and Open Source: US OFAC Sanctions](https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/navigating-global-regulations-and-open-source-us-ofac-sanctions). + ## Guidelines While we try to keep requirements for contributing to a minimum, there are a few guidelines