## MASS

## Terms and Conditions for MASS^TM^ Certification for End-Users 

Customers applying for MASS End-User certification must comply with all
Postal Service™ regulations regarding MASS certification. This document
contains important terms and conditions which must be followed for MASS
certification, but does not supersede or modify existing postal
regulations. A description of the MASS program, certification, and
regulations can be found at
\[http://ribbs.usps.gov/files/cass/technical_guides/masstech.pdf\]

1\. The responses provided on the MASS certification test deck used for
certification must be created using the same configuration as used in
the processing of customer/client address files. Any modifications to
the following components of the MLOCR, RVE or LVE system will require
recertification of the equipment prior to use or release:

-   address matching software utilized by the MLOCR:

-   operating system (e.g. migrating from DOS to Windows NT):

-   camera configuration (e.g. SBR to RAF), including switching from a
    single to a dual camera configuration

-   speed and model of the equipment being deployed.

2\. The MASS test deck will be processed in-house at the End-user's
facilities with End-user owned, rented, or leased software/hardware.

3\. MASS certification must be attempted by the End-User. No one besides
the End-User or its employee(s) may complete a MLOCR, RVE, LVE or
encoding station system test. If it is determined that unauthorized
individuals completed the system test, the test deck will be
disqualified. The hardware/software used to process the MASS test deck
contains technology that disables access to outdated USPS data in
accordance with the **Domestic Mail Manual** (DMM) 708.

4\. The applicant is advised that any demonstration, newly installed,
moved, relocated, upgraded or reassembled hardware/software
modifications to MLOCRs, RVEs, LVEs, or encoding stations requires MASS
certification. The United States Postal Service^®^ National Customer
Support Center (NCSC) MASS Department in Memphis, Tennessee, must be
notified within seven days of the demonstration or change by submitting
a MASS order form along with the installation date. Hardware must be
recertified within 45 days of any change. If recertification is not
made, mail processed by the changed hardware will no longer be eligible
for automation postage discounts.

5\. Machines used for demonstration must be MASS certified within 30
days to be eligible for automation discount rates. The USPS^®^ NCSC MASS
Department must be notified by customer and manufacturer within ten days
of the final disposition of the demonstrated machine.

6\. Change of ownership - if an MLOCR or an encoding station is no
longer active, sold or ownership is transferred. The original owner or
the new owner must notify the USPS NCSC MASS Department in writing via
fax (901) 681-4440 or email to <cassman.ncsc@usps.gov>, so that customer
master files can be maintained by the USPS. The notification must
contain the equipment model number, serial number, MASS ID, previous
owner's name and address, new owner's name, address, phone number, and
fax number.

7\. CASS/MASS certification scores are confidential information and the
applicant agrees not to disclose scores achieved on their passing test
for the purpose of marketing their hardware or software product, or for
any purpose other than for internal use or for supplying the USPS with
the information.

8\. USPS Trademarks: Use and Quality Control \-- Customer agrees and
acknowledges that MASS is a trademark of the United States Postal
Service and that any and all use of it (if any at all) shall inure to
the benefit of the USPS. Customer further agrees that it will use MASS
(if at all) only in reference to USPS and its products and services, as
appropriate, in accordance with the conditions set forth herein and such
guidelines as provided by USPS.

> USPS hereby grants to Customer a non-exclusive, non-transferable,
> royalty-free license for the Term (but subject to termination at will)
> to display the CASS™ and MASS™ marks and the USPS corporate name on
> Customer's promotional and advertising materials for CASS and MASS
> certified services (and products), but only to identify USPS and its
> goods or services. Customer may use the USPS corporate name only as a
> corporate name in a factual reference to USPS and not as a trademark
> nor in any other commercial or promotional sense. Customer may not
> display the USPS corporate name in its logo format.  The size and
> positioning of the USPS corporate name and of the CASS and MASS marks
> must be proportional to the standard script displayed on Customer's
> promotional and advertising materials. Customer may not use the MASS
> mark (or any other USPS mark) as part of or in conjunction with
> Customer's trade names, trademarks (including service marks, slogans,
> trade dress, or other types of marks), or in any other way without
> express written permission from USPS.
>
> Customer hereby acknowledges and agrees that USPS has the right to
> review and approve (and at its sole discretion shall review and
> approve, subject to the CASS/MASS Regulations) Customer's use of the
> mark(s). Through such reviews, USPS shall exercise quality control
> over services and products offered in connection with its mark(s) and
> monitor use of the mark(s).

**9**. **Once certified, the applicant will be subject to random tests
by the USPS, without prior notification. This allows the USPS to test
the performance of the certified system to ensure continued compliance
with all MASS rules and regulations. In the event the certified system
no longer meets MASS requirements, the vendor/customer will have 45 days
to take corrective actions and recertify to retain product
certification. If the corrections are not made within the stated
timeframe, the certification will be revoked and mail processed by the
changed hardware will no longer be eligible for postage discounts.**

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I hereby affirm that I have read and fully understand the terms and
conditions listed above. I, my company, and/or firm agree to meet these
terms and conditions as a prerequisite to applying for or obtaining a
MASS Certification. I affirm that I am an officer of the company, firm
or organization and that I possess all necessary legal authority to sign
on behalf of the company, firm, or organization. The materials submitted
to USPS are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I
understand that submission of false, fictitious or fraudulent statements
or representations may be grounds for USPS terminating or suspending any
MASS Certification and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (U.S.
Code, Title 18, Section 1001).

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