Surveillance & Recording Compliance Policy

Blackwell Group Inc. (BGI)
Effective Date: 01-06-2026

1. PURPOSE

This Surveillance & Recording Compliance Policy (“Policy”) establishes the legal requirements, user responsibilities, and compliance standards governing the purchase, installation, operation, and use of surveillance and recording equipment sold or distributed by Blackwell Group Inc. (“BGI,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

BGI distributes equipment capable of audio and/or video recording that may be regulated under federal, state, local, and international laws.

2. NO LEGAL ADVICE & NO WARRANTY OF COMPLIANCE

BGI does not provide legal advice and makes no representations or warranties regarding the legality of any product or use case in any jurisdiction.

By purchasing or using BGI products, you acknowledge that:

Laws governing surveillance and recording vary by jurisdiction
Legal requirements may change without notice
You are solely responsible for determining lawful use

3. LEGAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT

You agree that you will:

Use all surveillance and recording equipment strictly in accordance with applicable laws
Comply with all privacy, consent, and data protection regulations
Avoid any use that infringes upon civil rights or reasonable expectations of privacy

All legal responsibility rests solely with the purchaser and end user.

4. AUDIO RECORDING & CONSENT LAWS

Audio recording is subject to jurisdiction-specific consent requirements, including:

One-party consent laws
All-party (two-party) consent laws

You are solely responsible for:

Determining applicable consent requirements
Obtaining all necessary permissions prior to recording
Complying with all laws governing audio interception and recording

Unauthorized recording may result in civil and/or criminal liability.

5. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS

Users must ensure that video surveillance:

Is conducted only in legally permissible locations
Does not violate reasonable expectations of privacy
Complies with all applicable residential, commercial, and public-space regulations

Surveillance is strictly prohibited in areas where privacy is expected, including but not limited to:

Bathrooms and restrooms
Changing rooms or locker rooms
Private living areas without lawful consent

6. BUSINESS, WORKPLACE & INSTITUTIONAL USE

Organizations deploying surveillance equipment are solely responsible for:

Compliance with employment, labor, and workplace privacy laws
Providing legally required notice to employees, tenants, or occupants
Establishing internal policies governing surveillance use, access, and oversight
Ensuring lawful monitoring practices

BGI assumes no responsibility for organizational compliance or policy enforcement.

7. DATA COLLECTION, STORAGE & SECURITY

Users are solely responsible for:

Managing all recorded data in compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws
Securing recordings against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse
Establishing retention, access control, and deletion policies

BGI:

Does not store, access, monitor, or manage user-generated data
Has no control over how recordings are collected, stored, or used

8. PROHIBITED USES

Products sold by BGI may not be used for:

Unlawful surveillance or monitoring
Harassment, stalking, intimidation, or coercion
Violations of privacy rights or civil liberties
Any activity prohibited by applicable law

BGI reserves the right to deny service or restrict transactions where misuse is suspected.

9. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

By purchasing or using surveillance or recording equipment, you:

Acknowledge the legal and regulatory risks associated with such use
Accept full responsibility for compliance with all applicable laws
Assume all risks related to recording, monitoring, and data handling

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BGI shall not be liable for:

Unlawful or improper use of surveillance equipment
Violations of privacy, consent, or data protection laws
Regulatory penalties, fines, or enforcement actions
Civil or criminal claims arising from surveillance activities
Damages resulting from recording or monitoring practices

All equipment is used at the sole risk of the purchaser and end user.

11. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BGI, its officers, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from: