Participation and Logo Usage Agreement Form …

           Participation and Logo Usage Agreement Form
                                 for
      The NIST Security Configuration Checklist Program for IT
                              Products

                                       Version 1.1
                                     February 1, 2005



The phrase "NIST Security Configuration Checklists Program for Information Technology
Products" and the NIST Checklist Program logo are intended for use in association with specific
versions of IT products for which a checklist has been created and has met the requirements of
the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Security Configuration Checklists for
Information Technology Products (Checklist) Program for final listing on its checklist repository.
You may participate in the NIST Checklist Program and use the phrase and logo provided that
you agree in writing to the following terms and conditions:

    1. You will follow the rules and requirements of the program as outlined in the NIST
       Operational Procedures for the NIST Checklist Program (Appendix C of NIST SP 800-
       70).

    2. You will respond to comments and issues raised by a public review of your checklist
       submission. Any comments from reviewers and your responses may be made publicly
       available.

    3. You agree to maintain the checklist and timely response to requests from NIST for
       information or assistance with regard to the contents of the checklist.

    4. You agree to maintain checklist-related records according to the requirements of the
       NIST Checklist Program.

    5. You will hold NIST harmless in any subsequent litigation involving the checklist
       submission.

    6. You may terminate your participation in the NIST Checklist Program at any time. You
       will provide two business weeks' notice to NIST of your intention to terminate
       participation. NIST may terminate its consideration of a checklist submission or your
       participation in the NIST Checklist Program at any time. NIST will contact you two
       business weeks prior to its intention to terminate your participation. You may, within one
       business week, appeal the rejection and provide supporting evidence.
    7. You may not use the name of NIST or the Department of Commerce on any
       advertisement, product, or service which is directly or indirectly related to this
       agreement. By accepting this agreement, NIST does not directly or indirectly endorse
       any product or service provided, or to be provided, by you, your successors, assignees, or
       licensees. You may not in any way imply that this agreement is an endorsement of any
       such product or service. You may not combine use of the logo with other Marks,
       phrases, or logos in such a way that would imply endorsement by NIST.

    8. The phrase "NIST Security Configuration Checklists Program for Information
       Technology Products" and the NIST Checklist Program Logo are Registered Marks of
       NIST, which retains exclusive rights to their use. NIST reserves the right to control the
       quality of the use of the phrase "NIST Security Configuration Checklists Program for
       Information Technology Products" and the NIST Checklist Program Logo.

    9. Your permission for advertising participation in the NIST Checklist Program and use of
       the logo is conditional on and limited to those products and the specific product versions
       for which a checklist is made currently available by NIST through the NIST Checklist
       Program on its Final Checklist List.

    10. Your permission for advertising participation in the NIST Checklist Program and use of
        the logo is conditional on and limited to those checklist developers who provide
        assistance and help to users of the checklist with regard to proper use of the checklist and
        that the warranty for the product and the specific product versions is not changed by use
        of the checklist.

    11. Your use of the logo on product reports, letterhead, brochures, marketing material, and
        product packaging must be accompanied by the following: `TM: a Registered Mark of
        NIST, which does not imply product endorsement by NIST or the U.S. Government'.

    12. The dimensional requirements for the size, placement, color, and other aspects of the logo
        are specified in the NIST SP 800-70.

    13. NIST reserves the right to charge a participation fee in the future. No fee is required at
        present. No fees will be made retroactive.

    14. NIST may terminate the NIST Checklist Program at its discretion. NIST may terminate
        your participation in the Program for any violation of the terms and conditions of the
        program or for statutory or regulatory reasons.

By signature below, the developer agrees to the terms and conditions contained herein.


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