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< li > Iang < span class = "change" > 20101017< / span > : Attempt to distinguish and clarify CAcert from CAcert Inc from CAcert Community. Change requested by Uli + Nik + Benrd, effectively in < span class = "change" > BLUE< / span > . Where unclarity is seen, I have marked it as < span class = "q" > XXX< / span > . < / li >
< li > Iang < span class = "change" > 20101009< / span > : < a href = "//wiki.cacert.org/PolicyDecisions#p20101009" > motion posted< / a > , votes requested on < span class = "change" > BLUE changes< / span > in policy group! Ignore the green. < / li >
< li > Iang < span class = "change" > 20101002< / span > : Added the policy block and heading. That which is in the document is below the line. < / li >
< li > Iang < span class = "change" > 20101002< / span > : Re-org of section 4.2 to better reflect current times. < / li >
@ -92,23 +93,26 @@ Editor: <a style="color: steelblue" href="//wiki.cacert.org/Iang">Iang</a><br />
This agreement is between
you, being a registered member ("Member")
within CAcert's community at large ("Community")
and CAcert Incorporated ("CAcert"),
and CAcert Incorporated ("CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span > "),
being an operator of services to the Community.
< / p >
< h4 id = "s0.1" > 0.1 Terms < / h4 >
< ol > < li id = "s0.1.1" >
"CAcert"
means CAcert Inc.,
a non-profit Association of Members incorporated in
"CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc. means the< / span > "
< span class = "strike" > a< span >
non-profit Association of Members incorporated in
New South Wales, Australia.
Note that Association Members are distinct from
the Members defined here.
< ul class = "q" > < li > Does CAcert mean CAcert Inc. still?< / li >
< li > CAcert seems more to mean the Community these days. Consider a change in definition?< / li > < / ul >
< ul class = "q" >
< li > Does CAcert mean CAcert Inc. still?< / li >
< li > CAcert seems more to mean the Community these days. Consider a change in definition?< / li >
< li > Attempt to make this break in the text, in BLUE.< / li >
< / ul >
< / li > < li id = "s0.1.2" >
"Member"
means you, a registered participant within CAcert's Community,
means you, a registered participant within CAcert's Community < span class = "q" > XXX< / span > ,
with an account on the website and the
facility to request certificates.
Members may be individuals ("natural persons")
@ -123,7 +127,7 @@ being an operator of services to the Community.
means all of the Members
that are registered by this agreement
and other parties by other agreements,
all being under CAcert's Arbitration.
all being under < span class = "change" > Community< / span > < span class = "strike" > .< / span > Arbitration < span class = "q" > XXX< / span > .
< / li > < li id = "s0.1.5" >
"Non-Related Person" ("NRP"),
being someone who is not a
@ -177,19 +181,19 @@ being an operator of services to the Community.
OFFER does not imply suggestion of < span class = "strike" > reliance< / span > < span class = "change" > RELIANCE< / span > .
< / li > < li id = "s0.1.12" >
"Issue"
means creation of a certificate by CAcert.
means creation of a certificate by CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span > < span class = "q" > XXX< / span > .
To create a certificate,
CAcert affixes a digital signature from the root
CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span > < span class = "q" > XXX< / span >
onto a public key and other information.
This act would generally bind a statement or claim,
such as your name, to your key.
< / li > < li id = "s0.1.13" >
"Root"
means CAcert's top level key,
means CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span > 's top level key,
used for signing certificates for Members.
In this document, the term includes any subroots.
< / li > < li id = "s0.1.14" >
"< a href = "//svn.cacert.org/CAcert/Policies/ControlledDocumentList.html" > CAcert Official Document< / a > " ("COD" < span class = "strike" > => COD3 < / span > )
< span class = "q" > XXX< / span > < a href = "//svn.cacert.org/CAcert/Policies/ControlledDocumentList.html" > CAcert Official Document< / a > " ("COD" < span class = "strike" > => COD3 < / span > )
< span class = "strike" > in< / span > < span class = "change" > is< / span > a standard format for describing the details of
operation and governance essential to a certificate authority.
Changes are managed and controlled.
@ -198,11 +202,11 @@ being an operator of services to the Community.
< / li > < li id = "s0.1.15" >
"< a href = "//www.cacert.org/policy/CertificationPracticeStatement.php" > Certification Practice Statement< / a > " ("CPS" => COD6)
is the document that controls details
about operational matters within CAcert.
about operational matters within CAcert < span class = "q" > XXX< / span > .
< / li > < li id = "s0.1.16" >
< span class = "change" >
"Certificate" means any public key or like device to which
the digital signature from CAcert's root has been affixed.
the digital signature from CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span > 's root has been affixed.
Where applicable, the term includes certificate chain,
being an issued certificate and any roots needed for
correct operation.
@ -215,7 +219,7 @@ being an operator of services to the Community.
< h4 id = "s1.1" > 1.1 Agreement < / h4 >
< p >
You and CAcert both agree to the terms and conditions
You and CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span >
in this agreement.
Your agreement is given by any of
< / p >
@ -247,19 +251,19 @@ This Agreement replaces and supercedes prior agreements.
< h4 id = "s1.2" > 1.2 Licence < / h4 >
< p >
As part of the Community, CAcert offers you these rights:
As part of the Community, CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span >
< / p >
< ol > < li id = "s1.2.1" >
You may USE any certificates issued by CAcert.
You may USE any certificates issued by < span class = "q" > XXX< / span > < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span > .
< / li > < li id = "s1.2.2" >
You may RELY on any certificate issued by CAcert,
You may RELY on any certificate issued by CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span > ,
as explained and limited by CPS (COD6).
< / li > < li id = "s1.2.3" >
You may OFFER certificates issued to you by CAcert
You may OFFER certificates issued to you by CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span >
to Members for their RELIANCE.
< / li > < li id = "s1.2.4" >
You may OFFER certificates issued to you by CAcert
You may OFFER certificates issued to you by CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span >
to NRPs for their USE, within the general principles
of the Community.
< / li > < li id = "s1.2.5" >
@ -272,11 +276,11 @@ As part of the Community, CAcert offers you these rights:
< p >
You agree to a non-exclusive non-restrictive non-revokable
transfer of Licence to CAcert for your contributions.
That is, if you post an idea or comment on a CAcert forum,
transfer of Licence to CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span >
That is, if you post an idea or comment on a CAcert forum < span class = "q" > XXX< / span > ,
or email it to other Members,
your work can be used freely by the Community for
CAcert purposes, including placing under CAcert's licences
< span class = "q" > XXX< / span > < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span > 's licences
for wider publication.
< / p >
@ -302,12 +306,12 @@ Note that the following exceptions override this clause:
< p >
You give rights to CAcert to store, verify, < span class = "strike" > and< / span > process
You give rights to CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span > < span class = "strike" > and< / span > process
and publish your data in accordance with policies in force.
These rights include shipping the data to foreign countries
for system administration, support and processing purposes.
Such shipping will only be done among
CAcert Community administrators and Assurers.
CAcert < span class = "q" > XXX< / span >
< / p >
< p >
@ -365,7 +369,7 @@ and obligations within this agreement.
to provide accurate information
as part of Assurance.
You give permission for verification of the information
using CAcert-approved methods.
using < span class = "q" > XXX< / span >
< / li > < li id = "s2.3.2" >
to make no false representations.
< / li > < li id = "s2.3.3" >
@ -376,7 +380,7 @@ and obligations within this agreement.
< h4 id = "s2.4" > 2.4 Principles < / h4 >
< p >
As a Member of CAcert, you are a member of
As a < span class = "q" > XXX< / span >
the Community.
You are further obliged to
work within the spirit of the Principles
@ -387,7 +391,7 @@ the Community.
< h4 id = "s2.5" > 2.5 Security < / h4 >
< p >
CAcert exists to help you to secure yourself.
< span class = "q" > XXX< / span >
You are primarily responsible for your own security.
Your security obligations include
< / p >
@ -397,7 +401,7 @@ Your security obligations include
< / li > < li id = "s2.5.2" >
to keep your email account in good working order,
< / li > < li id = "s2.5.3" >
to secure your CAcert account
to secure your < span class = "q" > XXX< / span >
(e.g., credentials such as username, password),
< / li > < li id = "s2.5.4" >
to secure your private keys,
@ -405,7 +409,7 @@ Your security obligations include
to review certificates for accuracy,
and
< / li > < li id = "s2.5.6" >
when in doubt, notify CAcert,
when in doubt, notify CAcert < span class = "q" > XXX< / span > ,
< / li > < li id = "s2.5.7" >
when in doubt, take other reasonable actions, such as
revoking certificates,
@ -432,23 +436,23 @@ being the home of the CAcert Inc. Association.
< h4 id = "s3.2" > 3.2 Arbitration as Forum of Dispute Resolution < / h4 >
< p >
You agree, with CAcert and all of the Community,
You agree, with CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span >
that all disputes arising out
of or in connection to our use of CAcert services
of or in connection to our use of < span class = "q" > XXX< / span > < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span > services
shall be referred to and finally resolved
by Arbitration under the rules within the
Dispute Resolution Policy of CAcert
Dispute Resolution Policy of < span class = "q" > XXX< / span >
(DRP => COD7).
The rules select a single Arbitrator chosen by CAcert
The rules select a single Arbitrator chosen by < span class = "q" > XXX< / span >
from among senior Members in the Community.
The ruling of the Arbitrator is binding and
final on Members and CAcert alike.
final on Members and CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span >
< / p >
< p >
In general, the jurisdiction for resolution of disputes
is within CAcert's own forum of Arbitration,
as defined and controlled by its own rules (DRP => COD7).
is within CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span > 's own < span class = "q" > XXX< / span > forum of Arbitration,
as defined and controlled by < span class = "q" > XXX< / span >
< / p >
< p >
@ -465,8 +469,8 @@ order to initiate support actions.
< h4 id = "s3.3" > 3.3 Termination < / h4 >
< p >
You may terminate this agreement by resigning
from CAcert. You may do this at any time by
writing to CAcert's online support forum and
from CAcert < span class = "q" > XXX< / span > . You may do this at any time by
writing to CAcert's < span class = "q" > XXX< / span >
filing dispute to resign.
All services will be terminated, and your
certificates will be revoked.
@ -487,8 +491,8 @@ be held for certificate processing purposes.
< p >
The provisions on Arbitration survive any termination
by you by leaving CAcert.
That is, even if you resign from CAcert,
by you by leaving < span class = "q" > XXX< / span > CAcert.
That is, even if you resign from < span class = "q" > XXX< / span > CAcert,
you are still bound by the DRP (COD7),
and the Arbitrator may reinstate any provision of this
agreement or bind you to a ruling.
@ -501,8 +505,8 @@ Only the Arbitrator may terminate this agreement with you.
< h4 id = "s3.4" > 3.4 Changes of Agreement < / h4 >
< p >
CAcert may from time to time vary the terms of this Agreement.
Changes will be done according to the documented CAcert policy
CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span >
Changes will be done according to the documented < span class = "q" > XXX< / span > CAcert policy
for changing policies, and is subject to scrutiny and feedback
by the Community.
Changes will be notified to you by email to your primary address.
@ -522,7 +526,7 @@ by you.
< h4 id = "s3.5" > 3.5 Communication < / h4 >
< p >
Notifications to CAcert are to be sent by
Notifications to < span class = "q" > XXX< / span > CAcert are to be sent by
email to the address
< b > support< / b > < i > at< / i > CAcert.org.
You should attach a digital signature,
@ -532,11 +536,11 @@ or similar urgency.
< p >
Notifications to you are sent
by CAcert to the primary email address
by < span class = "q" > XXX< / span > CAcert to the primary email address
registered with your account.
You are responsible for keeping your email
account in good working order and able
to receive emails from CAcert.
to receive emails from < span class = "q" > XXX< / span > CAcert.
< / p >
< p >
@ -549,7 +553,7 @@ Arbitration is generally conducted by email.
< p >
As well as you and other Members in the Community,
CAcert forms agreements with third party
CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span >
vendors and others.
Thus, such parties will also be in the Community.
Such agreements are also controlled by the same
@ -577,7 +581,7 @@ and think nowadays it is somewhat misplaced here. Simply drop it??</li>
< / ul >
< p class = "strike" >
This agreement is CAcert Official Document 9 (COD9)
This agreement is < span class = "q" > XXX< / span > CAcert Official Document 9 (COD9)
and is a controlled document.
< span class = "q" > moved down.< / span >
< / p >
@ -651,11 +655,11 @@ by this agreement and others listed above.
< p >
< b > Intellectual Property.< / b >
This Licence does not transfer any intellectual
property rights ("IPR") to you. CAcert asserts and
property rights ("IPR") to you. CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span >
maintains its IPR over its roots, issued certificates,
brands, logos and other assets.
Note that the certificates issued to you
are CAcert's intellectual property
are CAcert < span class = "change" > Inc.< / span > 's intellectual property
and you do not have rights other than those stated.
< / p >
Ian Grigg
14 years ago