If your company deals with defense equipment, supplies, services or technologies, the ITAR and Export Compliance regulations specify that you share these items only with U.S. persons and organizations unless you receive authorization from the Department of State or qualify for a special exemption.
Legal compliance with ITAR requires that your business follows all regulations, and you also need to keep updated on amendments and updates to regulations to avoid violations.
When it comes to violations ignorance is no excuse and neither is good intentions. Failure to comply with ITAR can result in civil fines as high as $500,000 per violation.