Welcome to Defence.US (the “Website”, “Platform”, “We”, “Us”, “Our”). Defence.US is a defence procurement facilitation platform operated by Vorn Initiative Ltd. (the “Company”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our Website, services, content, and any procurement facilitation services we provide (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing or using our Website, submitting an enquiry, or engaging with our Services in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and our Export Compliance Statement. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease using our Website and Services.
Our Services are intended solely for:
By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you are acting with proper authority and that your use complies with all applicable laws, including international export control regulations.
Defence.US is NOT a seller, manufacturer, exporter, or principal party in any defence article transaction. We do not take title to, inventory, or physical possession of any defence articles, weapons systems, ammunition, or related equipment.
Our role is strictly limited to:
For items requiring Government-to-Government procurement (including but not limited to main battle tanks, frigates, submarines, and certain air defence systems), Defence.US does not act as a seller or principal. We provide facilitation and advisory services only. All G2G transactions are conducted directly between the buyer government and the manufacturer’s government or authorised representative.
Nothing in these Terms creates an agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between you and Defence.US. You engage with third-party manufacturers and sellers at your own risk, subject to your own due diligence and separate contractual arrangements.
All defence articles, technical data, and services accessible through or facilitated by Defence.US are subject to applicable export control laws, including but not limited to:
An End User Certificate (EUC) is required for all defence article transactions facilitated through Defence.US. Buyers must provide:
Defence.US does not engage with, facilitate sales to, or accept enquiries from:
You agree that you will not, directly or indirectly, use our Services to:
We reserve the right to conduct end-user verification, request additional documentation, and refuse or terminate any engagement that raises compliance concerns.
By using our Website or Services, you represent and warrant that:
You have the full legal authority to enter into these Terms and to submit procurement enquiries on behalf of your organisation.
You will use our Services solely for legitimate defence procurement purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws.
All information you provide to Defence.US — including your identity, organisation, procurement authority, and end-use — is true, accurate, and complete.
You understand and will comply with all applicable export control laws. You will provide any end-user certificates, import/export licences, or other documentation as reasonably requested.
Neither you nor your organisation is subject to any applicable sanctions, embargoes, or debarments that would prohibit engagement with Defence.US.
Defence.US does not guarantee that any procurement enquiry will result in a successful transaction, contract, or sale. We act solely as a facilitator.
Any contract for the purchase of defence articles is exclusively between you (the buyer) and the third-party seller (manufacturer, prime contractor, or government agency). Defence.US is not a party to such contracts and assumes no responsibility for their negotiation, performance, or enforcement.
All product information, specifications, pricing, and availability are provided by third-party manufacturers and are subject to change without notice. Defence.US does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any product information.
You are solely responsible for conducting your own due diligence on any manufacturer, product, or transaction. Defence.US provides introductions and information but does not endorse or guarantee any third-party seller.
Technical specifications, datasheets, and documentation provided through our Services are for informational purposes only. Final technical specifications must be verified directly with the manufacturer.
All content on the Defence.US Website — including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, software, and documentation — is the property of Defence.US or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
“Defence.US”, the Defence.US logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Vorn Initiative Ltd. or its affiliates. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Website for legitimate procurement purposes, subject to these Terms. You may not:
By submitting enquiries, documents, or other information to Defence.US, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, store, and process such information for the purpose of providing our Services, subject to our Privacy Policy.
THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Defence.US disclaims all warranties, including:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DEFENCE.US SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
You acknowledge that Defence.US provides procurement facilitation services only, does not sell defence articles, and has no control over third-party transactions. The limitations of liability set forth above are fundamental elements of the bargain between you and Defence.US.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Defence.US, Vorn Initiative Ltd., its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:
You agree not to:
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to:
without prior notice, for any reason or no reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms, suspected export control violation, or any conduct that we deem harmful to our interests or the interests of other users.
You may cease using our Website and Services at any time. Any outstanding procurement enquiries shall be subject to the terms in effect at the time of submission.
Sections 2 (Our Role), 3 (Export Control), 5 (Disclaimers), 6 (Intellectual Property), 7 (Limitation of Liability), 8 (Indemnification), 11 (Governing Law), and any other provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive any termination of these Terms.
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
Before initiating any formal proceeding, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at [email protected]. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice.
Any dispute not resolved informally shall be finally and exclusively resolved by binding arbitration administered by the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) in accordance with its rules. The arbitration shall take place in London, United Kingdom, in the English language. The arbitrator’s award shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
You agree to resolve any disputes with Defence.US on an individual basis. You waive the right to bring or participate in any class, consolidated, or representative action.
Notwithstanding the arbitration provisions, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights or to prevent imminent violation of export control laws.
We reserve the right to modify, amend, or replace these Terms at any time, in our sole discretion. If we make material changes, we will notify you by:
Your continued use of our Website or Services following the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must immediately cease using our Website and Services.
Defence.US shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside our reasonable control, including but not limited to:
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Export Compliance Statement, constitute the entire agreement between you and Defence.US regarding your use of our Website and Services, superseding any prior agreements or communications.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision unless acknowledged and agreed to by us in writing.
You may not assign, transfer, or sublicense these Terms or any of your rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction to any successor or affiliate.
Nothing in these Terms shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship.
Section headings are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.
The English language version of these Terms shall be controlling. Any translations are provided for convenience only.
For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
Defence.US — Legal Department
Vorn Initiative.
Email: [email protected]
Compliance Enquiries: [email protected]
General Enquiries: [email protected]
| Provision | Summary |
| Section 2 | Defence.US is a facilitator only — no direct sales |
| Section 3 | Strict export compliance — EUC required |
| Section 5 | No guarantee of transaction; buyer due diligence required |
| Section 7 | No warranties; liability limited to maximum extent |
| Section 8 | User indemnification obligation |
| Section 9 | Prohibited conduct defined |
| Section 11 | LCIA arbitration in London, England & Wales law |
| Section 12 | Terms may be modified; continued use = acceptance |
BY USING DEFENCE.US, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS.