US Foreign Policy Compliance Statement

The Chateau Gallery (“The Gallery” or “TCG”) is committed to providing exhibition opportunities for artists worldwide, but must also comply with all sanctions/restrictions imposed by the US Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Any violations of the US-imposed sanctions may result in severe corporate and/or individual criminal penalties. To comply with these restrictions, The Gallery follows the guidelines outlined below:

February 2022 Update:

** TCG offers waivers and free services for citizens of Ukraine.

** TCG cannot accept payments from individuals and entities, or provide any services within the countries of Belarus or the Russian Federation.

August 2023 Update:

** TCG is currently examining the benefits and detriments of accepting submissions from citizens of Iran. Artwork submitted by Iranian citizens is not available for purchase (NFS) under any circumstances due to the USFCP. We cannot accept payments from another banking institution outside of Iran, cash, cryptocurrency, or a third party. There are no exceptions to this rule.

Prohibition Against Delivery of Services in Sanctioned Countries:

The United States has imposed sanctions against doing business with certain countries. The Gallery will not deliver products or services to any of the countries listed below:

Cuba
Iran **
North Korea **
Sudan
Syria
Belarus **
Russia **

Providing Services to Citizens of Sanctioned Countries Outside the Sanctioned Country / Payment Originating Outside the Sanctioned Countries:

The Gallery may deliver services to citizens of the sanctioned countries listed below provided the citizens are working outside the sanctioned country and payment for the services originates outside the sanctioned country:

Cuba
Iran
Sudan
Syria
Belarus
Russia **

The Gallery may not accept payment originating from a bank or financial institution in the above-listed countries.

Providing Services to Citizens of Sanctioned Countries Outside the Sanctioned Country / Payment Originating Inside or Outside the Sanctioned Country:

The Gallery may provide services to citizens of the sanctioned countries listed below provided the citizens receive services outside the sanctioned country. Payment for the services may originate outside or inside the sanctioned country:

North Korea

The Gallery may not accept payment from a financial institution originating within North Korea.

Services for Citizens of Cuba and Other Sanctioned Nationals

May 2023 Update:

Cuban citizens cannot receive services anytime or anywhere, unless they are permanent resident aliens of the United States and possess a valid and unexpired United States Permanent Resident Card (green card). The Gallery may not accept payment originating from a bank or financial institution in Cuba.

However, the Gallery may, at discretion, waive all fees associated with our services to a Cuban citizen, or a citizens of a sanctioned country. If selected by an agent of The Gallery, the artist may list it as NOT FOR SALE (no money is exchanged) in an online exhibition.

SDN List – Blocked Assets/Restrictions against Business Transactions with individuals and groups

Additionally, OFAC has imposed restrictions against conducting business with, or has blocked the assets of, certain individuals and groups of individuals within the countries listed below, and any groups or individuals suspected of terrorist activity. These individuals and groups appear on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list. Artists within the following countries may be screened prior to any business transactions:

Balkans
Belarus **
Burma
Cote D’Ivoire
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Iraq
Liberia
North Korea
Zimbabwe
Russia **