EC-Council is
pleased to announce the EC-Council Endorsement Program for selected
products and services that meet our high standards subject to the
approval of such applications and the meeting of the guidelines and
restrictions set out in this document.
As an approved Endorsed Partner,
EC-Council will grant a limited license to use a custom-designed logo
for use in advertising the product or service, indicating that they are
“EC-Council Endorsed” subject to the guidelines and restrictions
contained in the Logo Policy Guidelines document. They will also
receive marketing assistance and a joint press release .
All EC-Council approved partners
must meet strict standards for quality and provide preferred pricing to
EC-Council members in the form of a discount comparable to or better
than the best discount the partner has available.
Requirements
Those interested in becoming a
Endorsed Partner must meet the following requirements:
Products must be
useful to IT professionals in e-Business and security fields.
Products/services
must be priced at an EC-Council member special discount, comparable
to or better than the best discount available.
Products/services
must be of the highest quality.
Vendors selected
must be well established, reputable and have a proven track record.
Must be an
EC-Council ATC.
Must submit a
clear product specifications and marketing plan
Complete an
application and submit an upfront non-refundable application fee of
$2,500.
How does this benefit
you?
The ability to
associate yourself with EC-Council
A low cost method
to reach to market in a specific market segment.
The prestige of
being a preferred vendor with products and services that are held in
high regard by EC-Council members worldwide.
Endorsed Partner
Benefits:
Use of
Custom-designed Logo
Press Release to
EC-Council Members and EC-Council press media contacts
Announcement in an
issue of EC-Council newsletter
Listing in new
Preferred Vendors section of EC-Council’s Web site
Marketing
coordinated by EC-Council to members through:
E-mails to
members to effectively market the products
Newsletter
highlights and links to the web
Article,
inserts and advertising in other EC-Council publications
Web site
listing and advertisement
Advertising at
Hacker Halted conferences
Fee Schedule:
One time
application fee of $2,500
Up to a Maximum of
$10,000 annual fee, in addition quarterly royalty payments based on
a pre-negotiated percentage of sales.
EC-Council Endorsed Policy and Procedures
EC-Council presents a program for Products and Service Endorsement.
EC-Council is member driven organization, with the mission of advancing
in e-Business and security technologies.
EC-Council
considers proposals for endorsement of products and/or services which
may be of potential benefit to EC-Council members and/or the general
public. All proposals must be submitted in writing, accompanied by the
appropriate fee, and will be subject to the scrutiny of a panel of
experts and EC-Council staff designated for evaluation and consideration
of the following:
Specific and
beneficial application of the product or services to the e-Business
and security industry
Potential benefit
to EC-Council members
Appropriateness
for use/reliance by the general public Following evaluation, the
applicant will be notified of the decision regarding endorsement of
the product and/or services. If there is an endorsement, the
applicant/company will receive:
The EC-Council
seal with mention of endorsement saying product and/or service meets
the standard set by EC-Council;
The privilege and
right to use the endorsement logo (set forth in a written agreement)
on the product itself, and in marketing materials and campaigns, for
a period of one year; and
A media release
written by EC-Council on EC-Council letterhead stating the findings
and endorsement and/or recommendation.
In the event
endorsement is not given by EC-Council, a written evaluation and
explanation may be provided along with recommendations for the product
and/or services.
Responsibilities of the
Applicant/Company and EC-Council
The applicant is
responsible for the following aspects of seeking endorsement:
Any and all legal
representation and review by their own legal team and at their own
expense;
Providing
(minimally) 1 sample of the product for evaluation along with
(minimally) 1 set of submission materials to include: application,
courseware, and product support materials;
Bear all
extraordinary costs (in addition to the application fee) for
evaluation and rendering of findings;
Sign a written
agreement as stipulated by EC-Council upon confirmation of award ;
and
Indemnify
EC-Council against all legal action that may arise from or is
incident to the products and/or services during the period that they
bear the endorsement of the EC-Council.
EC-Council is
responsible for the following aspects of considering and
implementation of an endorsement and/or recommendation, including:
Review written
proposals and may request a presentation by the company at a
designated time and place;
Review the
products and/or services for specific criteria, to include, but
is not limited to, suitability, function, design, utility, and
purpose;
Each panel or
staff member, reviewing the products or services may submit a
report to be compiled into a final report of findings;
Provide
findings and conclusions regarding endorsement and/or
recommendation or denial of endorsement;
Provide the
company with a written agreement between the parties setting
forth the various rights and obligations for a period of one
year;
Provide media
releases on EC-Council letterhead indicating EC-Council
endorsement; and
Provide use of
EC-Council logo as outlined in the EC-Council Logo Policy
Guidelines.
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