#  MASS 

## Terms and Conditions for MASS^TM^ Certification for Manufacturers

1.  A MASS manufacturer is the original manufacturer of MASS certified
    equipment, and/or a company that acquires a product or component and
    reuses or incorporates it into a new MASS certified product with its
    own brand name. Hardware manufacturers applying for MASS
    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
    \[http://ribbs.usps.gov/files/cass/technical_guides/masstech.pdf\]

2.  The responses provided on the MASS^TM^ 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) associated
    with the Address Recognition System and the Directory Retrieval
    System.

-   camera configuration (e.g., from US Commercial DRS to RAF),
    including switching from a single to a dual camera configuration:
    and,

-   speed and model of the equipment being deployed.

3.  Manufacturers must notify the United States Postal Service National
    Customer Support Center (NCSC) Certification Department in Memphis,
    Tennessee, of the manufacturer's interest to become MASS certified.
    The manufacturer must provide a list or matrix of machines they will
    test for certification and all model names, configurations, software
    names and version numbers that can be certified by a customer. This
    list or matrix must also include the manufacturer codes that will be
    sprayed as part of the machine identifier.

> The configuration code is a 3-character alphanumeric identifier
> associated with the model and camera type of the MLOCR, RVE, LVE, and
> encoding station. Configuration Standard (STD) can be used when all
> MLOCR machines within your inventory use the same camera type or to
> represent one specific camera type. It is acceptable to use STD if
> MASS manufacturers choose to use the model to identify the different
> camera types. Standard configuration is not acceptable if there are
> multiple cameras.
>
> The MASS manufacturer must certify the specified machines provided on
> their list or matrix with current CASS Certified™ software. The USPS
> will not issue MASS manufacturer test decks until the CASS Certified™
> software that will be used by the manufacturer has been certified by a
> certified CASS software provider.
>
> The manufacturer's hardware must be tested to determine if it can 1)
> correctly read the address block on a test mailpiece, 2) process the
> address information through address-matching software, 3) spray a
> machine-readable, accurate DPBC on the test mailpiece,
>
> 4\) spray the seven character MASS Identifier on the mailpiece and, 5)
> create a computer-generated facsimile of the PS Form 3553.
>
> The hardware/software used to process the MASS test deck must contain
> technology that disables access to outdated USPS data in accordance
> with the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) 708 Section 3.0.

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 USPS NCSC Certification Department must be
    notified within **seven days** of the installation date by
    submitting MASS order form that includes the installation date to be
    granted a 45 day courtesy period. Hardware must be (re)certified
    within the forty-five (45) day courtesy period. If (re)certification
    is not achieved within the 45 day courtesy period mail processed by
    the new or changed hardware will no longer be eligible for
    automation postage discounts.

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

6.  **Any modifications to the MASS certified MLOCR void the MASS
    certification.** The NCSC must be notified in advance of any changes
    to hardware prior to implementation. The Certification Department
    will review the proposed change and notify the developer as to
    whether the hardware must be submitted for recertification. (For
    example, hardware modifications may not involve change to core
    functionality of the address-matching logic or other features
    necessary for recertification.) The hardware must be (re)certified
    within forty-five (45) days of the change. If (re)certification is
    not achieved within the 45 day courtesy period mail processed by the
    changed hardware will no longer be eligible for automation
    discounts.

7.  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 Certification Department
    in writing via fax (901) 681-4440 or email @ <cassman.ncsc@usps.gov>
    so that the 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.

8.  Machines taken out of service - The USPS NCSC Certification
    Department must be notified in writing by the owner via fax (901)
    681-4440 or email @ <cassman.ncsc@usps.gov> when MASS certified
    equipment is taken out of service.

9.  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 other purpose other than for internal use, or
    for supplying the USPS with the information

10. Mass certified manufacturers must develop and install adequate
    safeguards sufficient to prevent unauthorized access to change,
    edit, or manipulate the ID code assigned by the USPS NCSC
    Certification Department to each piece of equipment. All source code
    that contains the ID must be encrypted. Manufacturers must develop
    measures to impede the unauthorized transfer of ID codes from
    certified to non-certified equipment.

11. MLOCR, RVE, LVE manufacturers are responsible for the accurate
    performance of each MASS certified machine, which must be identified
    by the identification number applied on the mailpiece.

12. All manufacturers who enter into a purchase agreement with a
    customer (End-User) to enhance/upgrade/convert an MLOCR machine,
    currently being supported by another manufacturer, must provide a
    letter of agreement to the upgrade signed by the MASS certified
    manufacturer making the changes, and the End User, to the USPS NCSC
    Certification Department.

13. All certification fees are payable within 30 days of receipt of
    invoice.

14. 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).

15. Advertisement -- To ensure that prospective purchasers are not
    misled by any aspect of the advertising and method of sale used by
    MASS manufacturers to sell certified products and services, to
    ensure that the relationship between the MASS manufacturer and USPS
    is correctly represented, to ensure that the USPS Trademarks are
    displayed correctly, and for other similar purposes, the MASS
    manufacturer shall submit to USPS, prior to use, samples of proposed
    advertising, promotional material, product literature, packaging,
    and any other proposed use of any USPS Trademarks.

> Manufacturer shall not publish or distribute any advertising,
> promotional materials, product literature, packaging for or concerning
> MASS Certification until after it has received approval from USPS.
> USPS shall grant or withhold approval solely at its discretion.

16. Once certified, the applicant will be subject to random tests by the
    USPS, without prior notification. This allows the USPS to randomly
    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 forty-five (45) days to take corrective
    actions and re-certify 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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