GuardMetrics software, products, and services are subject to certain international restrictions as governed by the United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) which is responsible to administer United States laws and regulations and policies on export of software and technology falling under the jurisdiction of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The primary goal of BIS is to advance national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and promoting continued US strategic technology leadership.