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bEST Technology Suite

Registration process for developers located in North America, South America and the Caribbean. Applications developed through this program will only function within these regions. For development intended for other countries or regions, please visit their respective Konica Minolta sites.

Steps

  1. View and accept the program agreements online.
  2. Complete the membership request form, filling in all required fields.
  3. Your request will be reviewed by Konica Minolta. Upon acceptance into the program you will be notified by e-mail.

Step 1 - Membership Agreement

** Please do not continue until you have read and accepted the Membership Agreement **

IMPORTANT--READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING FOR MEMBERSHIP IN KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS USA, INC.'S ("KONICA MINOLTA'S") bEST DEVELOPER SUPPORT PROGRAM (THE "PROGRAM") OR ACCESSING THE PROGRAM WEBSITES SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES.

BY COMPLETING THE ELECTRONIC ACCEPTANCE PROCESS AND CLICKING THE ACCEPTANCE BUTTON, YOU WARRANT THAT YOU: (i) HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO, OR ARE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN FOR AND BIND, THE CONTRACTING PARTY DEFINED BELOW AS "LICENSEE" TO THE TERMS OF SERVICE OF THIS OPEN-API LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT"); AND (ii) HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE ON BEHALF OF LICENSEE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE SUCH AUTHORITY, OR IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, YOU MUST NOT CLICK THE ACCEPTANCE BUTTON; YOUR REGISTRATION PROCESS WILL BE DISCONTINUED AND YOU MAY NOT USE THE SERVICES.

NOTHING HEREIN SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS CERTIFICATION BY KONICA MINOLTA OF ANY MEMBER, DEVELOPER OR ANY PRODUCT OR AS AN IMPLIED RIGHT TO UTILIZE ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE PROGRAM, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF KONICA MINOLTA.


TERMS GOVERNING CONDUCT AS A MEMBER OF THE PROGRAM

bEST membership program for Konica Minolta Business Solutions, U.S.A., Inc.
  1. 1. Definitions
    1. (1) The term "Affiliate" means, with respect to any corporation or other entity, any other corporation or other entity who directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under direct or indirect common control with, such corporation or other entity, and includes any corporation or other entity in like relation to an Affiliate.
    2. (2) The term "APIs" means Application Programming Interface.
    3. (3) The term "KMBS" means Konica Minolta Business Solutions, U.S.A., Inc., whose principal office is at 100 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey, 07446, U.S.A.
    4. (4) The term "Materials" means any materials which are provided to the Members through the Program, which include, but are not limited to source code, tools, simulators, documentation, APIs, SDKs.
    5. (5) The term "Member(s)" means software vendor(s) who are granted membership to the Program by KMBS.
    6. (6) The term "MFP(s)" means multi functional peripheral(s) developed by KMBS or its Affiliate.
    7. (7) The term "Program" means the bEST membership program.
    8. (8) The term "SDKs" means Software Development Kit.
  2. 2. Membership

    3. The Program supports the Members to develop software application that connect to the "MFP"(s), or that the MFPs connect to ("Application"). In order to gain access to the Program, the software vendor shall (1) apply for the Program and (2) be accepted as Members by KMBS.

  3. 3. Eligibility of membership and Requirements

    4. KMBS grants membership to the Program at the discretion of KMBS based on the information provided as part of the application, and other business assessments. Applying via the bEST Membership program website (http://best.kmbs.us) does not immediately grant membership to the Program. To join the Program, the applicant to the Program ("Applicant") shall meet the following membership eligibility and requirements

    1. (1) The principal office of the Applicant shall be in North America, South America or the Caribbean.
    2. (2) The Applications shall only function within North America, South America and/or the Caribbean.
    3. (3) The Applicant shall comply with this membership agreement (the "Agreement") and related agreement, license agreement for the Materials and terms stipulated in the bEST Membership program website
    4. (4) The information provided during application by the Applicant shall be truthful.
  4. 4. Termination and Modification

    5. KMBS may terminate the Program at the discretion of KMBS.

    KMBS reserves the right to update and change the Program at our discretion and without notice.

  5. 5. Program

    6. Terms of the Program are as outlined in Exhibit B.

  6. 6. Restrictions
    1. (1) In no event shall the Member disclose, distribute or sublicense the Materials to any third party without prior written authorization of KMBS.
    2. (2) Integration using source code, APIs, SDKs provided and development utilizing information provided with documentation, simulators or tools provided, are only allowed to be integrated with the Member owned applications provided said application is a self-contained solution that, without the Materials, meets all of the following criteria:
      1. (i) Provides features and functions for use,
      2. (ii) is marketable and able to be sold independently, and
      3. (iii) Does not require use of additional standalone software from other companies
        1. (iii.1) Can make use of Native OS services
        2. (iii.2) Can make use of libraries to enhance product functionality
    3. (3) The Member shall not develop or offer for sale any application making use of the Materials for the sole purpose of connecting the MFPs to a third party application not owned by the Member.
    4. (4) Use of the Materials within Applications developed by the Member and its Affiliates for the sole use by the Member and its Affiliates are not subject to the restrictions stipulated in sections 6(2) and 6(3) above.
  7. (5) Nothing contained herein shall give the Member any right to use Konica Minolta's name, logo, trademark, service marks, or trade names ("KM Brand IP"). All KM Brand IP are and shall remain the property of Konica Minolta. Member agrees not to represent that its solution is endorsed by Konica Minolta or to sell its solution to Konica Minolta's authorized dealers unless Member has entered into a reseller/distribution agreement with Konica Minolta.
  8. 7. Fees

    9. Prior to a software vendor's being granted the membership of the Program, the software vendor shall pay any fees associated with the membership.

    The payment terms of any invoice issued by the program are "net 30".

  9. 8. Confidentiality
    1. (1) The Member shall, during the term of this Agreement and thereafter, keep confidential any information and knowledge as to the Materials, or other data relating to KMBS, which is disclosed hereunder by KMBS to the Member ("Confidential Information"). The Member shall not use Confidential Information except for the purpose of this Agreement.
    2. (2) The Member shall keep confidential and shall not disclose the Login ID and Password to the Program website to any other party. In the case that the Login ID and Password is used by any other party, the Member shall be liable to KMBS for any damages or loss of profit by use of the Login ID and Password.
    3. (3) In the event this Agreement is expired or terminated for any reason whatsoever, the Member shall return to KMBS all Confidential Information in tangible form obtained by the Member under this Agreement, together with any copies of the same that have been made by the Member. Furthermore, in such event, the Member shall discontinue all use of Confidential Information for any purpose whatsoever, and shall destroy and delete all Confidential Information.
  10. 9. Termination
    1. (1) Either party may, without prejudice to any other remedies available to such party, forthwith terminate this Agreement at any time by giving a written notice of termination to the other party, if the other party has failed to perform any material provision or obligation contained herein and such failure has not been cured within thirty (30) days (or five days in case of failure to discharge monetary obligation) after the date of notice of such failure by the non-defaulting party.
    2. (2) KMBS may, without prejudice to any other remedies available to it, forthwith terminate this Agreement at any time by deactivating the user account and / or giving a written notice of termination to the Member, if any of the following events has occurred on the part of the Member:
      1. (i) Filing of a petition for bankruptcy, corporate reorganization or similar relief by or against the Member, or commencement of liquidation procedures;
      2. (ii) Insolvency or appointment of a receiver with respect to assets of the Member;
      3. (iii) Transfer of all or substantially all of its business or assets to a third party, including, without limitation, a merger or consolidation;
      4. (iv) Transfer of its voting stock to third parties to such an extent that there has occurred a change in effective control;
      5. (v) Failure to pay membership fee and other fees
      6. (vi) Providing incorrect information
      7. (vii) Distribution of Application without Certification by KMBS where the Certification is required; or
      8. (viii) Attempt to assign or transfer any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without prior written consent of KMBS.
  11. 10. Notice

    12. The Member shall immediately inform KMBS the contact information in the case the contact information is changed.

  12. 11. Miscellaneous
    1. (1) Neither this Agreement nor any rights or benefits granted herein shall be assignable or transferable by the Member to any third party without prior written authorization of KMBS.
    2. (2) Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating a partnership, joint venture or other contractual relationship between the parties.
    3. (3) The failure of a party to exercise or enforce any right conferred upon it under this Agreement shall not be a waiver of any such right nor operate to bar the exercise or enforcement thereof at any time thereafter.
    4. (4) The Member shall comply with laws and regulations in relation to the customs and respective export and import control applicable to them, including, but not limited to, the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, in effect from time to time.
    5. (5) This Agreement shall be construed, interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey without regard to conflicts of law provisions thereof.
    6. (6) The parties hereto consent to the jurisdiction of and venue of any state or federal court located within the State of New Jersey upon service of process made in accordance with the statues of the United States or the State of New Jersey, as applicable. The parties further agree that any and all causes of action, proceedings, applications, and other matters between KMBS and the Member brought before a court of law for any reason, whether or not arising under this Agreement, shall only have jurisdiction and venue in the state or federal court situated within the State of New Jersey and each party irrevocably waives any right to a jury trial.
    7. (7) This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof.

    EULA FOR MATERIALS PROVIDED VIA THE PROGRAM

    This Agreement is a legal and binding instrument entered into by and between Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.(Konica Minolta), and LICENSEE. Konica Minolta reserves the right to amend this Agreement from time to time on notice to LICENSEE.

    1. 1. Definitions
      1. (1) The term "Software Development Tools" shall mean software development tools as specified in Exhibit A hereto.
      2. (2) The term "MFP" shall mean multi functional peripherals developed by Konica Minolta or its affiliate companies.
      3. (3) The term "Application Software" shall mean application software to be used with MFP.
      4. (4) The term "Territory" shall mean United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico
    2. 2. Delivery and License
      1. (1) Upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, KONICA MINOLTA grants to LICENSEE a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable, royalty free license in the Territory:
        1. (a) to use internally the Software Development Tools in order to develop the Application Software;
        2. (b) to incorporate certain modules, which is a part of the Software Development Tools ("Modules") and as specified in Exhibit A hereto, into the Application Software;
        3. (c) to distribute the Modules, in object code form only, to LICENSEE's customers ("Customers"), solely as an inseparably embedded content in the Application Software; and
        4. (d) to grant the Customers a license to use such Modules only for use together with the Application Software, provided that LICENSEE obligates the Customers to obey the same obligations as those imposed on LICENSEE with respect to the Modules under Section 3(1).
    3. 3. Restrictions
      1. (1) LICENSEE shall not, without prior written authorization of KONICA MINOLTA:
        1. (a) use, copy, modify, merge or transfer the Software Development Tools except as provided herein;
        2. (b) reverse engineer, reverse assemble, reverse compile or any other way analyze the Software Development Tools except as provided herein;
        3. (c) sublicense, rent, lease, or distribute the Software Development Tools except as provided herein;
        4. (d) remove, use or alter any trademark, logo, copyright or other proprietary notices, legends, symbols or labels in the Software Development Tools;
        5. (e) assign the Software Development Tools to any third party;
        6. (f) take any actions that would cause the Software Development Tools other than open source software included in the Software Development Tools ("Open Source Software"), in whole or in part, to become subject to the GPL or any other open source license requiring the distribution of the Software Development Tools or any derivative thereof in source code form; and
        7. (g) act in any way detrimental to KONICA MINOLTA's interest, reputation, or goodwill.
      2. (2) In no event shall LICENSEE disclose, distribute or sublicense the Modules other than Open Source Software in source code form to any third party.
    4. 4. Ownership / Secrecy
      1. (1) All the right, title and interest in and to the Software Development Tools including any intellectual property right relating thereto, during and after the term of this Agreement, remain the sole and exclusive property of KONICA MINOLTA or KONICA MINOLTA's licensors.
      2. (2) Any translation, addition, change or improvement to the Software Development Tools shall, during and after the term of this Agreement, remain the sole and exclusive property of KONICA MINOLTA or KONICA MINOLTA's licensors.
      3. (3) LICENSEE acknowledges that the Software Development Tools and their related information provided by KONICA MINOLTA to LICENSEE under this Agreement shall be confidential property and trade secret of KONICA MINOLTA, and LICENSEE shall, during and after the term of this Agreement, not use, disclose or make available to any third party the Software Development Tools and its related information unless expressly permitted by this Agreement.
      4. (4) Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Open Source Software and all the right, title and interest in and to Open Source Software shall be treated pursuant to the applicable open source license of respective Open Source Software.
    5. 5. Updates

      6. KONICA MINOLTA may, at its sole option, provide LICENSEE with improvements or updates of the Software Development Tools. In the event that KONICA MINOLTA provides LICENSEE with the improvements or updates, such improvements or updates shall automatically become parts of the Software Development Tools under this Agreement.

    6. 6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES / INDEMNITY
      1. (1) NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE, DURING OR AFTER THE TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT, CONSTRUED AS ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, ASSURANCE, GUARANTEE, OR INDUCEMENT WHATSOEVER BY KONICA MINOLTA.
      2. (2) KONICA MINOLTA MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, OF MERCHANTABILITY, fitness for a particular purpose, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OR NON-CONTRIBUTION TO INFRINGEMENT OF PATENTS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY REGARDING THE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS AND THEIR RELATED INFORMATION.
      3. (3) LICENSEE AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD KONICA MINOLTA, ITS AFFILIATE COMPANIES, AND KONICA MINOLTA'S LICENSORS HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES ARISING OUT OF, RELATING TO, OR CONCERNING INFRINGEMENT OR CONTRIBUTION TO INFRINGEMENT OF PATENTS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY REGARDING THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE ("INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS") EXCEPT THOSE INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS WHICH ARE ATTRIBUTABLE ONLY TO THE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS INCORPORATED IN THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE.
      4. (4) THE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS AND THEIR RELATED INFORMATION IS LICENSED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS, AND KONICA MINOLTA DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS AND THEIR RELATED INFORMATION WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. IN NO EVENT SHALL KONICA MINOLTA BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMEGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, LOST PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF, OR FAILURE OR INABILITY TO USE OF THE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS AND THEIR RELATED INFORMATION ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY. THIS APPLIES EVEN IF KONICA MINOLTA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
      5. (5) In case of the disclaimer of warranty hereunder is not allowed by applicable law, the disclaimer shall only apply to LICENSEE to the maximum extent permitted by the law.
    7. 7. Term and Termination
      1. (1) This Agreement shall commence upon your clicking of the acceptance button. Thereafter this Agreement will automatically renew for subsequent one-year terms unless terminated pursuant to Sections 7 (2) or 7(3) below.
      2. (2) Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving to the other party a written notice of its intention not to renew this Agreement at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to renewal date.
      3. (3) If, at any time during the term of this Agreement, LICENSEE fails or refuses to perform any of its obligations hereunder, KONICA MINOLTA may give LICENSEE a written notice of such failure or refusal, and if, within thirty (30) days after such notice, LICENSEE fails to remedy such failure or refusal, then, KONICA MINOLTA may terminate this Agreement upon KONICA MINOLTA's giving to LICENSEE a further written notice to that effect.
      4. (4) Upon termination of this Agreement, LICENSEE shall immediately stop using the Software Development Tools and their related information provided by KONICA MINOLTA, and LICENSEE shall return to KONICA MINOLTA or destroy all copies of them. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the license granted to the Customers under Section 2(1)(d) prior to the date of termination of this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
      5. (5) Termination of this Agreement shall not relieve LICENSEE of any obligations which have accrued prior to such termination.
      6. (6) KONICA MINOLTA reserves the right to immediately terminate this Agreement in the event of a change of control of LICENSEE. A change of control shall be defined as a change of more than fifty (50%) percent (in aggregate) in the controlling rights of LICENSEE.
    8. 8. Miscellaneous
      1. (1) Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, nothing contained in this Agreement shall:
        1. (a) grant LICENSEE any license or sublicensing right or confer any right, by implication, estoppel or otherwise, such as under any patent application or patent;
        2. (b) impose KONICA MINOLTA any obligation to furnish any technical information or to file or prosecute any patent application, or maintain any patent or other intellectual property rights in force.
      2. (2) Neither this Agreement nor any rights or benefits granted herein shall be assignable or otherwise transferable by LICENSEE to any third party without prior written authorization of KONICA MINOLTA.
      3. (3) Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating a partnership, joint venture or other contractual relationship between the parties.
      4. (4) The failure of a party to exercise or enforce any right conferred upon it under this Agreement shall not be a waiver of any such right nor operate to bar the exercise or enforcement thereof at any time thereafter.
      5. (5) LICENSEE agrees that, with respect to use of the Software Development Tools and any related information, LICENSEE shall take all necessary steps to comply fully with laws and regulations in relation to the customs and respective export and import control applicable to them, including, but not limited to, the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, in effect from time to time.
      6. (6) This Agreement, which shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. Any modification of this Agreement shall be set forth in writing and duly executed by both parties.
      7. (7) The parties hereto consent to the jurisdiction of and venue of any state or federal court located within the State of New Jersey upon service of process made in accordance with the statutes of the United States or the State of New Jersey, as applicable. The Parties further agree that any and all causes of action, proceedings, applications, and other matters between Konica Minolta and LICENSEE brought before a court of law for any reason, whether or not arising under this Agreement, shall only have jurisdiction and venue in the state or federal courts situated within the State of New Jersey and each Party irrevocably waives any right to a jury trial.
      8. (8) This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof.
      9. (9) Member represents and warrants that it will not share data with Konica Minolta that is protected by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Member will indemnify, defend, and hold Konica Minolta harmless from any fines, penalties, losses, or other damages caused by Member's violation of these representations and warranties.
    9. Exhibit A

      10. Software Development Tools:

      1. 1. DeviceImplementationGuide
      2. 2. FunctionSpecification
      3. 3. IntroductionSpecification
      4. 4. Sequence_Message_Specification
      5. 5. OperationPanel
      6. 6. ProtocolSpecification
      7. 7. SDK_Manual
      8. 8. Tutorial(DemoApplication)
      9. 9. ApplicationDevelopersGuide
      10. 10. Difference_in_Functionality_of_FunctionVersion
      11. 11. Difference_in_Model
      12. 12. Glossary
      13. 13. MessageSpecifications
      14. 14. PocketGuide
      15. 15. SDKUserManual
      16. 16. SimWin
      17. 17. Vendor Interface Specifications
      18. 18. MIB Specifications
      19. 19. IPP Specifications
      20. 20. Web Browser Specifications
      21. 21. SDKv2.3_Installer
      22. 22. SDKv3.0_Installer
      23. 23. SDKv3.0_forMono
      24. 24. BitmapConvert
      25. 25. DecryptionTool
      26. 26. IconConvert
      27. 27. OAPAppReg
      28. 28. PrintSimulator
      29. 29. ApplicationDeleteTool
      30. 30. OpenAPIApplicationManager
      31. 31. WSDL
      32. 32. OAPContentsUploadTool
      33. 33. any other software program, data, information, tool, module, specification, documentation designated as Software Development Tools

      Modules:

      1. 1. BitmapConvert
      2. 2. DecryptionTool
      3. 3. IconConvert
      4. 4. ApplicationDeleteTool
      5. 5. any other software program, data, information, tool, module, specification, documentation designated as Modules
  13. Exhibit B: Program Levels

    14. The Program is divided into three levels: Silver, Gold, and Platinum.

    Silver

    Silver level members have no recurring membership fee. Members at this level are only limited to access documentation provided by KMBS via the bEST membership site. Any additional materials provided in response to support or other means are also covered by this Agreement. Support for the Materials provided at this level can be obtained by contacting KMBS Support via telephone, and will incur a one-time fee per incident.

    Gold

    Gold level members must pay an annual fee for access to the Materials and programs offered at this level. Payment will be expected on the yearly anniversary of acceptance of the Program. Failure to pay this yearly fee may result in termination of membership within the Program.

    Members at this level are limited to access documentation and programs provided by KMBS via the bEST membership site for the purposes of developing a web-based application that will be connected to/from a MFP using the optional web browser. Any additional materials provided in response to support or other means are also covered by this Agreement. Support for the Materials provided at this level can be obtained by contacting KMBS Support via email.

    Included in the annual membership fee are two support incidents. Each of these entitles the member to contact KMBS support for assistance with one issue. This incident is considered used at the time of submission. Incidents may be credited back to the member at the sole discretion of KMBS in cases including, but not limited to, determination that the source of the issue is from a KMBS defect, the issue is due to a discrepancy between KMBS documentation and device behavior, or the issue is determined to be a limitation of the device due to product specification. Additional incidents can be purchased by contacting KMBS. Unused incidents will expire after one year of award via either yearly membership, or via purchase.

    Members at this level have the option of having KMBS perform certification testing to confirm that the Application and MFP perform as expected ("Certification"). This service is provided for an additional fee, and will need to be scheduled as outlined in Exhibit C.

    Platinum

    Platinum level members must pay an annual fee for access to the materials and programs offered at this level. Payment will be expected on the yearly anniversary of acceptance of the Program. Failure to pay this yearly fee may result in termination of membership within the Program.

    Members at this level are limited to access documentation and programs provided by KMBS via the bEST membership site for the purposes of developing an application that will be used by a user at the MFP, or to integrate with other existing functionality within the MFP. Any additional materials provided in response to support or other means are also covered by this Agreement. Support for the Materials provided at this level can be obtained by contacting KMBS Support via email.

    Included in the annual membership fee are five support incidents. Each of these entitles the Member to contact KMBS SEC development support via email for assistance with one issue. This incident is considered used at the time of submission. Incidents may be credited back to the Member at the sole discretion of KMBS in cases including, but not limited to, determination that the source of the issue is from a KMBS defect, the issue is due to a discrepancy between KMBS documentation and device behavior, or the issue is determined to be a limitation of the device due to product specification. Additional incidents can be purchased by contacting KMBS. Unused incidents will expire after one year of award via either yearly membership, or via purchase.

    Members at this level are not eligible to redistribute the Application developed with the technologies exclusive to membership at this level without the prior written permission of KMBS. This permission is granted after an application has obtained a PASSED rating for the Certification testing conducted by KMBS. The bEST Certification testing service is provided for an additional fee, and will need to be scheduled as outlined in Exhibit C. Technologies provided exclusively at this level are able to be utilized within the same organization for which membership is granted without express permission of KMBS. KMBS reserves the right to revoke permission to redistribute the Application developed with technologies at this level.

    As a Member, software developed within this level are not eligible for redistribution outside of the KMBS sales territory (currently defined as United States of America, Canada, United Mexican States, and the commonwealth of Puerto Rico) without prior written permission from the Konica Minolta sales organization responsible for that region.

  14. Exhibit C: Certification

    15. Requirements for the Certification, depending on membership level, are outlined in Exhibit C of this document.

    An additional fee is charged for each day of Certification. Payment must be provided before testing will commence, and failure to pay may result in forfeiture of the dates reserved for the Certification.

    In the event that the Certification test period is canceled by the Member, or the Member does not arrive at the start of Certification, the fee will be forfeit. In such an event, KMBS reserves the right to reschedule or cancel the Certification.

    Certification is provided as a service of KMBS at the request of the Member. Certification must be scheduled prior to testing. The Member can request dates for Certification. The Certification period will be scheduled based on the availability of the facilities and personnel. The Certification period can be changed with written notice from either KMBS or the Member. Scheduled dates are subject to change at the discretion of KMBS without prior consent of the Member until the Certification test fee has been received.

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