Fortone Group Official Statement

GLOBAL TRADE COMPLIANCE & SANCTIONS ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY

Fortone Group strictly operates in full compliance with international export control laws and economic sanctions regimes enforced by the United Nations, the European Union, and the United States.

We maintain a strict ZERO-TOLERANCE policy towards any attempts to circumvent these regulations.

1. Corporate Position on State Entities & Regimes

Fortone Group maintains absolute zero affiliation, endorsement, communication, or alignment with the governmental, military, or state-controlled entities of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Our corporate infrastructure and commercial policies strictly prohibit any form of interaction, support, or cooperation with the regime, its infrastructure, or its state-backed industries.

2. Absolute Prohibition on Sanctioned Destinations

We do not conduct, facilitate, or support any business activities, directly or indirectly, involving sanctioned destinations, including IRAN, Cuba, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea/Donetsk/Luhansk regions. This absolute ban applies to all industrial inquiries, technical quotations, commercial support, and equipment supply (including mining machinery and energy storage systems).

3. Mandatory Reporting & Automatic Vetting Process

Any trade inquiries or business leads involving Iran submitted to Fortone Group will be automatically and directly forwarded to the relevant U.S. authorities (BIS and OFAC) for mandatory compliance vetting. Prior to receiving an explicit, official U.S. government export license, all associated trade processes remain strictly terminated. No transactions will be processed under any circumstances.

4. Immediate Rejection of Circumvention Schemes

Any attempt by individuals, entities, or intermediaries to bypass these sanctions will be treated as a severe compliance breach. We will immediately terminate communications and log data if any party attempts to:

Propose third-party transshipment or alternative routing (e.g., via Dubai, Turkey, or other intermediary hubs).

Request the alteration of country-of-origin documentation, product descriptions, or HS codes.

Utilize third-party proxy accounts, underground financial networks, or unverified banking channels for payment.

5. Official U.S. Enforcement Reporting Portals

In alignment with international law enforcement cooperation, our compliance department cooperates with and directs trade audits to the following regulatory bodies. Anyone may verify compliance status or report suspicious evasion activities directly through these official U.S. government portals:

U.S. Department of the Treasury - Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

Focus: Sanctions evasion, illegal financial transactions, and frozen asset violations.

Hotline: +1 (800) 540-6322 / +1 (202) 622-2490

Email: ofac_feedback@treasury.gov

U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

Focus: Illegal export, re-export, or transfer of controlled technologies, industrial items, and energy equipment.

Enforcement Tip Line: +1 (800) 424-2980

Official Web Reporting Portal: Report an Export Violation via BIS Portal