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Sanciones....................................................................................................................... 15 y 16
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Aprobado por el Comit General de Certificacin en la reunin del da 19 de junio de 2007 en el Acta N 6 - 2007
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Approved by the General Certification Committee at the meeting held on June 19, 2007 in Minute N 6 - 2007
Ttulo preliminar
1.1 A los efectos de este Reglamento, se denomina: 1.1.1 IRAM. Instituto Argentino de Normalizacin y Certificacin. 1.1.2 Sello IRAM de Conformidad con Norma IRAM (Sello IRAM). Marca registrada por IRAM que se otorga bajo las clusulas del presente Reglamento de Contratacin y Uso, que indica con un nivel suficiente de confianza que un producto, proceso o servicio, debidamente identificado, est en conformidad con una norma IRAM. El sistema de Sello IRAM determina la conformidad con las normas IRAM en base a la evaluacin y aceptacin del sistema de la calidad del Postulante, ensayos iniciales y, una vez otorgado el Sello IRAM, a la auditora peridica de la continuidad del sistema de la calidad, y al control de muestras tomadas en fbrica, en el mercado o en ambos.
Nota: En los casos de sistemas de certificacin conjunta con otras instituciones se podr utilizar una sigla mixta para el Sello.
1.1.3 Norma IRAM. Es la aprobada por IRAM, de acuerdo con el Reglamento para el estudio de normas. Bajo esta denominacin se incluyen tambin las normas con sigla mixta. 1.1.4 Consejo. Consejo Directivo del Instituto Argentino de Normalizacin y Certificacin. 1.1.5 Comit General de Certificacin (CGC).Organismo, independiente y honorario, creado por el Consejo Directivo de IRAM para: a) asegurar la imparcialidad de las actividades de IRAM como organismo de certificacin; b) desarrollar las polticas y principios para establecer los Reglamentos de Certificacin de IRAM; c) supervisar el funcionamiento de los sistemas de certificacin de IRAM; d) otorgar, mantener, renovar, ampliar, reducir, suspender y cancelar Licencias de certificacin y certificados emitidos por IRAM.
Nota: Para facilitar la lectura de este Reglamento se usarn las siglas "CGC".
1.1.6 Licenciatario. Persona fsica o jurdica a la cual IRAM haya concedido la autorizacin para utilizar el Sello IRAM de Conformidad con Norma IRAM. 1.1.7 Postulante. Persona fsica o jurdica que solicite la autorizacin para utilizar el Sello IRAM de Conformidad con Norma IRAM. 1.1.8 Secretara. Funcin tcnica y administrativa ejercida por la Direccin de Certificacin de IRAM. 1.1.9 Servicio de Sello IRAM. Servicio dependiente de la Direccin de Certificacin del IRAM, encargado del trmite para el otorgamiento y dems actividades relacionadas con la certificacin destinada a distinguir a los productos que cumplen con las exigencias del presente Reglamento, as como el seguimiento respectivo, en sus diversas etapas. 1.1.10 Cada vez que en este Reglamento se mencione el trmino "producto" deber entenderse "producto, proceso o servicio".
Aprobado por el Comit General de Certificacin en la reunin del da 19 de junio de 2007 en el Acta N 6 - 2007
Introduction
1.1 To the purpose of these Rules the following applies: 1.1.1 IRAM. Instituto Argentino de Normalizacin y Certificacin. 1.1.2 IRAM Mark of Conformity with IRAM Standard (IRAM Mark) Mark registered by IRAM and granted in accordance with the provisions in this Rules for the Contracting and Use which indicates, with a sufficient level of confidence, that a duly identify product, process or service is in conformity with an IRAM Standard. The IRAM Mark System establishes the conformity with IRAM Standard based on the assessment and acceptance of the Applicants Quality System and the initial testing and, once the Mark has been granted, the periodic audit of the quality system continuity and the control of the sampling at the manufacturers facilities, the marketplace, or both.
Note: In the cases of joint certification with another bodies, the Mark may hold a mixed acronym
1.1.3 Norma IRAM. The technical document approved by IRAM in accordance with the Rules for the Development of Standards. This denomination also includes those standards having mixed acronyms. 1.1.4 Council: Council of the Instituto Argentino de Normalizacin y Certificacin. 1.1.5 General Certification Comit (GCC): Independent and honorary body, created by the IRAM Council in order to: a) ensure the impartiality of the activities of IRAM as a certification body; b) develop the polices and principles needed to establish the certification Rules; c) supervise the running of IRAMs Certification Systems; d) grant, maintain, renew, extend, reduce suspend and cancel certification licenses and certificates issued by IRAM.
Note: In order to facilitate the reading of this document, the abbreviation GCC has been used.
1.1.6 Mark holder. The individual or legal entity authorized by IRAM to use the IRAM Mark of Conformity with IRAM Standard. 1.1.7 Applicant. The individual or legal entity applying for the authorization to use the IRAM Mark of Conformity with IRAM Standard. 1.1.8 Secretariat. The technical and administrative role developed by the Certification Management of IRAM. 1.1.9 IRAM Mark Service. Service dependent on IRAM, in charge of the processes for the granting of the mark and other activities concerning the identification of the products meeting the requirements of these Rules, as well as the relevant surveillance at its different stages. 1.1.10 Whenever the term product appears in these Rules, it shall be understood as product, process and service.
Approved by the General Certification Committee at the meeting held on June 19, 2007 in Minute N 6 - 2007
Alcance
2.1 Este Reglamento tiene por objeto establecer las condiciones que rigen para el otorgamiento y el uso del Sello IRAM. 2.2 La Licencia que se otorgue para el uso del Sello IRAM resultar, en cada caso, un elemento contractual de carcter especialsimo, que obliga al Licenciatario a aplicarlo de buena fe y a poner de su parte el mximo empeo para corresponder al prestigio que significa su uso. 2.3 El Licenciatario es el nico responsable frente a terceros de cualquier dao o perjuicio que pudiere derivarse por la utilizacin o consumo de los productos, procesos o servicios con Sello IRAM. 2.4 Haciendo uso de la autonoma de la voluntad conflictual, las partes acuerdan que el derecho aplicable al presente contrato (validez intrnseca, extrnseca o formal y obligaciones de las partes) es el Derecho Privado Argentino. 2.5 El Licenciatario e IRAM convienen que slo tendrn jurisdiccin internacional directa para entender en cualquier diferendo derivado del presente contrato, nica y exclusivamente, los tribunales ordinarios de la Ciudad Autnoma de Buenos Aires - Repblica Argentina.
Generalidades
3.1 El Sello IRAM es marca registrada de IRAM, la cual se encuentra vigente conforme a las disposiciones legales establecidas por la ley de marcas 22.362. La marca registrada otorga a IRAM una propiedad exclusiva de uso. El Licenciatario reconoce el derecho de propiedad de IRAM sobre el Sello IRAM y se compromete a no adoptar ninguna medida o realizar cualquier acto que ponga en peligro o cuestione la titularidad del Sello IRAM o dae su imagen. 3.2 El Sello IRAM se aplicar a los productos que cumplan con todas las prescripciones de las normas IRAM pertinentes y se otorgar bajo las condiciones que establece el presente Reglamento y las que consten en la Licencia para el uso del Sello IRAM. 3.3 La representacin material del Sello IRAM es un signo distintivo constituido por un sello o rtulo como el indicado en la figura, que se aplica, adhiere o incorpora a la unidad, conjunto de unidades, envases, etc., que corresponde distinguir, de acuerdo con las disposiciones del CGC. Pueden existir otros diseos cuando se trate de Sellos otorgados bajo sistemas de certificacin conjunta con otras instituciones. En todos los casos, el nmero de la norma IRAM deber figurar en la etiqueta u otra forma de identificacin que lleve el producto. IRAM puede requerir la incorporacin de una seal adicional o complementaria, tal como hilo, cuo, etc. 3.4 El servicio de Sello IRAM es exclusivo de IRAM, es inalienable y slo puede prescribir por disposicin de sus autoridades estatutarias. El ttulo de marca de Sello IRAM, se encuentra debidamente registrado por ante la Direccin Nacional de Marcas, dependiente del Instituto Nacional de Propiedad Industrial (INPI).
3.5 Por excepcin, cuando el CGC lo considere necesario, se deber indicar en el logo, adems, el nmero de la norma IRAM correspondiente y las dos ltimas cifras que indican el ao de su aprobacin.
Aprobado por el Comit General de Certificacin en la reunin del da 19 de junio de 2007 en el Acta N 6 - 2007
Scope
2.1 The objective of these Rules is to establish the conditions for the granting and use of the IRAM Mark. 2.2 The license granted for the use of the IRAM Mark shall be, in each case, a contractual element of a very special nature, by which the Mark-holder is obliged to apply it by acting in good faith and making his best efforts to be equal to the prestige the use of the Mark implies. 2.3 The Mark-holder is the only accountable to third parties for any damage that should arise from the use or consumption of the products, processes or services bearing IRAM Mark. 2.4 Making use of the contractual freedom principle and in case of disputes, both parties agree that this Agreement (both intrinsic and extrinsic or formal effectiveness and the duties of the parties) shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and governed by, the Argentine Private Law. 2.5 The Mark-holder and IRAM agree that the only entity having direct international jurisdiction to intervene in any dispute arising from this contract are uniquely and exclusively the ordinary courts in Buenos Aires City, Argentina.
General
3.1. IRAM Mark of Management System Certification is a registered trademark of IRAM which is in full force according to all legal provisions stated in the Trade Mark Registration Act (22362). The trademark grants IRAM an exclusive right of use. The Licensee acknowledges that IRAM has a proprietary right as a trademark holder and commits himself not to take any measure or perform any act that may affect IRAMs rights. Likewise Licensee shall not raise questions of ownership of IRAM Mark of Management System Certification or attack in any way the good character of the trademark 3.2 The IRAM Mark shall be applied to those products meeting all of the provisions established in the relevant IRAM Standards and shall be granted under the conditions set by this Rules and by the License for the use of the IRAM Mark. 3.3 The material representation of the IRAM Mark is a distinctive sign conformed by a stamp or label as those shown in the figure, which is applied, stuck or incorporated to the units, unit sets, packages, etc, which are to be distinguished, according to the provisions of the GCC. Other designs are allowed in the case of Marks granted under joint certification systems with other organizations. In all of the cases, the number of the IRAM Standard shall be indicated in the label or another identification system on the product. IRAM may require the incorporation of an additional or complementary signal, such as a water-mark, a stamp, etc. 3.4 The service provided by IRAM for the granting of the IRAM Mark is exclusive to IRAM, inalienable and can be prescribed only by decision of the statutory authorities. The IRAM Mark is duly registered at the Direccin Nacional de Marcas), dependant of the INPI Instituto Nacional de Propiedad Industrial.
3.5 Exceptionally, in case the GCC deems it necessary, the logo shall include, in addition, the number of the relevant IRAM Standard and the last two numbers of the year of the standards approval.
Approved by the General Certification Committee at the meeting held on June 19, 2007 in Minute N 6 - 2007
Aprobado por el Comit General de Certificacin en la reunin del da 19 de junio de 2007 en el Acta N 6 - 2007
Approved by the General Certification Committee at the meeting held on June 19, 2007 in Minute N 6 - 2007
Aprobado por el Comit General de Certificacin en la reunin del da 19 de junio de 2007 en el Acta N 6 - 2007
Testing conditions for the granting and surveillance of the IRAM Mark
6.1 The testing for the granting and surveillance of the IRAM Mark shall be performed and verified by IRAM, in accordance with the applicable IRAM Standards, at: a) the Applicants or Mark-holders own laboratories; b) the laboratories designated by IRAM for each case or; c) both. In any of the above cases, testing shall be performed on samples obtained by IRAM. 6.2 In case the Applicant or the Mark-holder has totally or partially subcontracted the manufacture of the products for which the IRAM Mark is being requested, the inspection shall be extended to all the factories and laboratories involved. 6.3 If the standard applicable to the product specifies type or design qualification tests, but not their validity period or the frequency at which they must be repeated, type tests shall not have an expiration date. For this to be valid, the commercialized products shall coincide by completely with the type tested. In this regard and independently of the samples the laboratory that tested the approved type may have, the manufacturer shall have a reference sample with which IRAM can compare the product, whether obtained from the manufacturers or from the market, with the type approved. The manufacturer or his representative, shall inform IRAM about any change in the approved type and validate the type tests on the modified product at the same laboratory that performed tests or the laboratory assigned by IRAM, thus ensuring that the changes do not alter the performance of the original product and meet all the requirements established by the relevant standard. Unreported or improperly tested changes verified by IRAM shall lead the suspension or the cancellation of the IRAM Mark, in accordance with the procedures established by these Rules in this regard. Independently and at IRAMs discretion it is deemed advisable, IRAM may request the total or partial repletion of the type tests. The GCC may request IRAM Standardization Management to specify the validly in time or the frequency of the type test repetition for a given product.
Approved by the General Certification Committee at the meeting held on June 19, 2007 in Minute N 6 - 2007
Aprobado por el Comit General de Certificacin en la reunin del da 19 de junio de 2007 en el Acta N 6 - 2007
Approved by the General Certification Committee at the meeting held on June 19, 2007 in Minute N 6 - 2007
Aprobado por el Comit General de Certificacin en la reunin del da 19 de junio de 2007 en el Acta N 6 - 2007
j) establish the initial fees to be paid by the Applicant and tose to be paid by the Mark-holder for the use of the IRAM Mark, with the backing up documentation; k) inform the Applicant the initial fees and the fees to be paid after the granting of the IRAM Mark, as well as the payment terms; l) put into effect the GCCs resolutions; m) adopt, the admonitory sanction, with the obligation of reporting it to the GCC at the next meeting; n) adopt, on a preventive basis, the sanction of temporary suspension in the event of the situation described in 11.3, with the obligation of reporting it to the GCC at the next meeting; o) inform, on a monthly basis, to the IRAM Council the list of the IRAM Marks that have been granted and cancelled.
Approved by the General Certification Committee at the meeting held on June 19, 2007 in Minute N 6 - 2007
Aprobado por el Comit General de Certificacin en la reunin del da 19 de junio de 2007 en el Acta N 6 - 2007
Approved by the General Certification Committee at the meeting held on June 19, 2007 in Minute N 6 - 2007
Aprobado por el Comit General de Certificacin en la reunin del da 19 de junio de 2007 en el Acta N 6 - 2007
Approved by the General Certification Committee at the meeting held on June 19, 2007 in Minute N 6 - 2007
Aprobado por el Comit General de Certificacin en la reunin del da 19 de junio de 2007 en el Acta N 6 - 2007
Approved by the General Certification Committee at the meeting held on June 19, 2007 in Minute N 6 - 2007
Aprobado por el Comit General de Certificacin en la reunin del da 19 de junio de 2007 en el Acta N 6 - 2007
Approved by the General Certification Committee at the meeting held on June 19, 2007 in Minute N 6 - 2007
Aprobado por el Comit General de Certificacin en la reunin del da 19 de junio de 2007 en el Acta N 6 - 2007
Approved by the General Certification Committee at the meeting held on June 19, 2007 in Minute N 6 - 2007
Aprobado por el Comit General de Certificacin en la reunin del da 19 de junio de 2007 en el Acta N 6 - 2007
Approved by the General Certification Committee at the meeting held on June 19, 2007 in Minute N 6 - 2007
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Aprobado por el Comit General de Certificacin en la reunin del da 19 de junio de 2007 en el Acta N 6 - 2007
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Approved by the General Certification Committee at the meeting held on June 19, 2007 in Minute N 6 - 2007
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Sanciones
11.1 Se considerar que el Licenciatario ha violado la Licencia para el uso del Sello IRAM cuando cometa alguno de los hechos siguientes: a) no cumplir, para el producto de que se trate, con la norma IRAM correspondiente; b) llevar deficientemente los controles de la calidad; c) usar el Sello IRAM en productos o publicidades para los que no haya sido autorizado; d) no marcar el Sello IRAM en los productos para los que haya sido otorgado, de acuerdo con la reglamentacin vigente; e) no abonar en trmino los aranceles pactados; f) transgredir lo establecido en el presente Reglamento o en la Licencia correspondiente. 11.2 En caso de que el Licenciatario haya violado el Reglamento o la Licencia para el uso del Sello IRAM, la Secretara reunir todos los antecedentes. Los presuntos incumplimientos de carcter tico o tcnico se presentarn al CGC, en tanto que los de carcter econmico sern elevados a la Direccin General. Toda comercializacin de producto en condiciones inferiores a las acordadas con IRAM, decidida, avalada o ejecutada con el conocimiento de la Direccin o el rea Comercial del Licenciatario, se considerar falta tica, independientemente de lo que adems determine el CGC como falta tica al estudiar cada caso en particular. 11.3 En aquellos casos en que las caractersticas del incumplimiento lo justifiquen, y sea posible de realizarse, la Secretara proceder a la inmovilizacin e inspeccin de todos los productos que se encuentren en la fbrica y, aun de los productos entregados que sea posible ubicar. Los gastos de esta inspeccin especial estarn a cargo del Licenciatario. 11.4 Si la gravedad de la transgresin lo justificare, la Secretara estar autorizada a aplicar la suspensin preventiva del derecho de usar el Sello IRAM, solicitando al Licenciatario su descargo por escrito y elevando los antecedentes al CGC para que ste adopte la decisin definitiva segn el prrafo 7.2 inciso h). Simultneamente citar al Licenciatario a la prxima reunin del CGC. 11.5 En los casos de incumplimiento tico o tcnico, que pudieran justificar una suspensin o cancelacin, el CGC, considerados los antecedentes elevados, recibir al Licenciatario, segn lo indicado en el prrafo 11.4, a los efectos de que ste aclare o ample su descargo, de considerarlo pertinente. 11.6 El CGC o la Direccin General, segn lo indicado en el prrafo 11.2, podr tomar la resolucin de sancionar al Licenciatario con las medidas indicadas en el prrafo 11.7 incisos a), b) c) notificando esta resolucin al Consejo Directivo en los casos del inciso c). 11.7 Las sanciones sern notificadas al Licenciatario por medio fehaciente, rigiendo desde el momento de la recepcin de la notificacin. Se prevn las siguientes sanciones: a) apercibimiento escrito, en cuyo caso el Licenciatario ser intimado a ajustarse a las disposiciones del presente Reglamento o la Licencia; b) suspensin del derecho a usar el Sello IRAM, indicando el lapso durante el cual no podr usar dicho Sello IRAM y las condiciones que debe satisfacer para obtener nuevamente el derecho a su utilizacin;
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a) failure to meet the applicable standard; b) inadequate quality control;
Sanctions
11.1 The Licensee shall be regarded as violating the IRAM Management System Certification when he incurs in any of the following:
c) using the IRAM Mark on products or advertisements for which it has not been authorized; d) the products fail to bear the IRAM Mark granted, in accordance with the current regulations; e) the fees agreed upon are not paid in due term; f) the provisions established in these Rules of Procedure or in the relevant License have been transgressed. 11.2 In case the Licensee should have violated the Rules of Procedure or the License for the use of the IRAM Mark, the Secretariat shall gather all the background information. The alleged ethical or technical transgressions shall be submitted to the GCC, while those of economical nature shall be submitted to the Director General. The commercialization of the product under conditions inferior to those agreed with IRAM, that have been determined, approved and carried out with the awareness of the Top Management or the Commercial Area of the Licensee, shall be considered to be an ethical misdemeanour, regardless what in addition the GCC should regard as an ethical misdemeanour to be analyzed in every particular case. 11.3 Where it is justified by the nature of the transgression and if practicable, the Secretariat shall request the Licensee to hold all the products at the plant and recall the products in the market place, and even those products that may be located, for inspection. The expenses arising from such special inspection shall be charged to the Licensee. 11.4 Where it is justified by the seriousness of the transgression, the Secretariat shall be authorized to apply a preventive suspension of the right to use the IRAM Mark, requesting the Licensee to submit his discharge in written and submitting the background Information to the GCC for a final decision as established in 7.2 h). The Licensee shall be simultaneously summoned for the next meeting of the GCC. 11.5 In those cases of ethical or technical non compliance that could lead to a suspension or cancellation once the background information has been analyzed, the GCC shall interview the Licensee, as indicated in 11.3, so that the Licensee is able to explain or expand his discharge, if relevant. 11.6 As established in 11.2, the GCC or the Director General, may resolve to sanction the Licensee with the measures described in 11.7 a), b) or c), notifying the Council on such decision in the cases described in c). 11.7 The sanctions shall be duly informed to the Licensee and shall be current as from the date the notification is received. The established sanctions are the following: a) written warning, but which the Licensee shall be called on to comply with the provisions in these Rules of Procedure or in the License. b) suspension of the right to use the IRAM Mark, specifying the period during which the Licensee shall not use the IRAM Mark and the conditions to be met to recover the right to use that Mark.
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Sanciones
c) cancelacin del derecho a usar el Sello IRAM para el producto por un tiempo mnimo de un ao. En caso de que las causales de la sancin fueran de carcter tico, y la empresa fuera Licenciatario en otros productos, adems del merecedor de la sancin, el CGC podr resolver la cancelacin de todos los Sellos IRAM del Licenciatario. 11.8 Si el Licenciatario tiene ms de una certificacin otorgada por IRAM (por ejemplo: producto y sistemas), ante un desvo que implique suspender o cancelar una de ellas, el CGC evaluar el impacto de esta sancin sobre otras certificaciones, y tomar las medidas que considere necesarias para preservar la integridad de la certificacin de IRAM. 11.9 En caso de que el Licenciatario presente la renuncia al Sello IRAM y existan causas que lo hagan pasible de una sancin, dicha renuncia ser considerada por el CGC, que decidir sobre la aceptacin de la renuncia o la aplicacin de la sancin. 11.10 La suspensin o cancelacin del derecho de utilizar el Sello IRAM de Conformidad con norma IRAM implica la renuncia, por parte del Licenciatario, a cualquier accin de indemnizacin contra IRAM, sin derecho a reclamo alguno por aranceles oblados. 11.11 IRAM dar a publicidad, por los medios que considere pertinente, las renuncias y las sanciones aplicadas segn los incisos b) c) del prrafo 11.7, indicando, cuando lo considere conveniente, las causales. 11.12 En caso de que la autorizacin para usar el Sello IRAM est suspendida o cancelada, IRAM efectuar todas las verificaciones que sean necesarias para asegurar que no se haga uso indebido del Sello IRAM. 11.13 Ordenada la suspensin o cancelacin del uso del Sello IRAM, el Licenciatario no podr seguir usndolo, ni an durante el trmite de una eventual reclamacin. 11.14 El Licenciatario e IRAM convienen en que la falta de cumplimiento de lo indicado en el prrafo 11.13, dar derecho a IRAM a ejercer una accin legal. 11.15 La revocacin de la autorizacin de uso del Sello IRAM no afectar las posibles acciones u otras medidas legales que IRAM podr ejercer contra el Licenciatario para resarcirse de los daos o perjuicios que haya sufrido o sean imputables a este ltimo. 11.16 En caso de incumplimiento, adems de las penalidades indicadas en los prrafos anteriores, el Licenciatario deber cumplir las clusulas siguientes: a) a eleccin del comprador reintegrar, en un perodo acordado con el comprador, los importes abonados o repondr las unidades defectuosas con otras similares con Sello IRAM, que cumplan con la norma respectiva; b) aceptar la destruccin de las seales identificatorias del Sello IRAM, y los rtulos que IRAM objete en los productos hallados defectuosos; c) cuando, por la naturaleza de los defectos hallados en las unidades observadas, pueda presuponerse la existencia de peligro o inseguridad para la vida o los bienes de personas, aceptar, a criterio de IRAM, la destruccin de dichas unidades. La medida deber hacerse extensiva, en forma inmediata, a todas las unidades existentes en igualdad de condiciones que puedan recuperarse; d) asumir la responsabilidad judicial y/o extra-judicial exclusiva y total frente a terceros por los daos y perjuicios que pudieran derivarse por falta de cumplimiento de lo indicado en este Reglamento, eximiendo en todos los casos y en cualesquiera circunstancia a IRAM de tal responsabilidad; e) comunicar a los compradores y usuarios lo que corresponda segn la indicacin de IRAM.
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Sanctions
c) cancellation of the right to use the IRAM Mark for the product, for a minimum period of one year. In case that the reasons for the cancellation were of an ethical nature and the organization should have been granted the IRAM Mark for products other than those being sanctioned, the GCC may resolve the cancellation of all the IRAM Marks granted to the Licensee. . 11.8 If the Licensee has more than one certification granted by IRAM (e.g., for product and systems) in the event of a deviation implying the suspension or cancellation of one of those certifications, the GCC shall evaluate the impact of such sanction on the other certifications and take the measures adequate to preserve the integrity of the IRAM Certification. 11.9 In case the Licensee should tender a resignation to the IRAM Mark and there were reasons for a sanction to be imponed on him, his resignation shall be considered by the GCC, which shall decide whether to accept the resignation or to impose the sanction. . 11.10 The suspension or cancellation of the right to use the IRAM Management System Certification implies the resignation on the part of the Licensee to any action for compensation against IRAM, without any right to claim for the certification fees paid. . 11.11 IRAM shall publish, by the means it considers to be suitable, the resignations and the sanctions applied as indicated in 11.7 b) or c), explaining, where appropriate, the reasons for such resignations or sanctions. 11.12 In case the authorization for the use of the IRAM Certification is suspended or cancelled, IRAM shall carry out all the necessary verifications to ensure that the Certification is not being improperly used. 11.13 Once the suspension or cancellation of the IRAM Management System Certification is sanctioned, the Licensee shall not use it, not even during the claim process. 11.14 The Licensee and IRAM agree that disregarding the provisions in 11.13 shall give IRAM the right to initiate legal actions. 11.15 The revocation of the authorization to use the IRAM Management System Certification shall not affect the possible actions or other legal measures from IRAM against the Licensee as a compensation for any damage caused by the actions of the Licensee. 11.16 In case of transgression, in addition to the above indicated penalties, the Licensee shall: a) reimburse to the purchaser, and within a period agreed with the latter, the amounts paid or replace the faulty units with other similar units bearing the IRAM Mark and in conformity with the relevant Standard; b) accept the destruction of the identification signals of the IRAM Mark and the labels objected by IRAM on the faulty units; c) accept, at IRAMs discretion, the destruction of defective units when, due to the nature of the faults observed, they might be assumed as posing dangerous or unsafe conditions for the life or the goods of the users. This measure shall immediately reach all the existing units in equal conditions that could be recalled; d) assume the sole and total judicial and extra-judicial liability to third parties for any damages derived from non compliance with the provisions established in these Rules of Procedure, IRAM being exempted in every case and circumstance of such liability. e) communicate to purchasers and users what IRAM deems to be relevant.
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Apelaciones
12.1 En caso de que un Postulante o un Licenciatario no est de acuerdo con una decisin que le concierne, puede presentar una apelacin a la Direccin General de IRAM en los temas relativos a la Direccin de Certificacin o al CGC en los que hace a sus decisiones. Las apelaciones se presentarn dentro de los treinta (30) das corridos de comunicada la decisin y consistirn en la presentacin formal del caso. La respuesta que respalde la decisin tomada se realizar por medio de una declaracin escrita. La decisin ltima del CGC es inapelable.
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Licencia
13.1 El otorgamiento y el derecho de usar el Sello IRAM, resultar de un elemento contractual (Licencia) cuyos derechos fiscales sern abonados por el Licenciatario que contendr, como clusulas especiales, las que se convengan al otorgarle el Sello IRAM. Ser, adems, instrumento principal de la Licencia el presente Reglamento, que formar parte integrante e indivisible de dicha Licencia. El Licenciatario firmar tambin un ejemplar de este Reglamento, como constancia de su conformidad con todas sus clusulas. 13.2 La suspensin o la cancelacin del derecho de utilizar el Sello IRAM implica la renuncia, por parte del Licenciatario, a cualquier accin por indemnizacin contra el IRAM. 13.3 La suspensin o la cancelacin del derecho de utilizar el Sello IRAM obliga al Licenciatario a cesar en forma inmediata en el uso del Sello IRAM objeto del presente Reglamento, comprometindose a no efectuar actos que pongan en peligro o afecten la marca Sello IRAM. 13.4 Toda controversia que se suscitare ser dirimida ante los Tribunales de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires de la Repblica Argentina, con exclusin de cualquier otra jurisdiccin territorial.
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Uso no autorizado
14.1 Todo uso no autorizado, uso abusivo o uso indebido del Sello IRAM, o si existiera el peligro que se produjera una infraccin de los derechos de propiedad sobre el Sello IRAM por un Licenciatario o un tercero, dar derecho a que IRAM adopte las medidas legales pertinentes y/o inicie las acciones legales que se encuentren a su alcance en defensa de sus derechos de propiedad objeto del presente Reglamento.
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Confidencialidad
15.1 Todos los que intervengan en las tramitaciones del Sello IRAM estn obligados a mantener la confidencialidad sobre toda la informacin obtenida durante el proceso de certificacin. As mismo el Postulante o Licenciatario se compromete a no utilizar la informacin o fragmentos de sta, para fines distintos de la ejecucin del presente Reglamento.
Aprobado por el Comit General de Certificacin en la reunin del da 19 de junio de 2007 en el Acta N 6 - 2007
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Appeals
12.1 In the event that an Applicant or Licensee disagrees with a decision concerning him, he may appeal to the IRAMs Top Management regarding the issues related to the Certification Managements or the GCCs decisions. Appeals shall be submitted within thirty (30) days from the date the decision was communicated and shall consist of the formal presentation of the case. The reply supporting the decision taken shall be given by means of a written statement. The GCCs decision shall be unappealable.
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License
13.1 The granting of and the right to use the IRAM Mark shall result from a contractual element (License) whose fiscal duties shall be paid by the Licensee. The License shall include, as special clauses, the terms agreed upon granting the IRAM Mark. These Rules of Procedure shall be, in addition, the main instrument and an indivisible part of the License. The Licensee shall sign as well a copy of these Rules of Procedure as the evidence of his agreement with all its provisions. 13.2 The suspension or cancellation of the right to use the IRAM Mark implies the resignation, on the part of the Licensee, to any action for compensation against IRAM. 13.3 The suspension or cancellation of the right to use the IRAM Mark obliges the Licensee to immediately discontinue the use of the IRAM Mark, subject of these Rules of Procedure, through his commitment to refrain from taking any action that could compromise or affect the IRAM Mark. 13.4 Any arising controversy shall be settled at the court of the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, with the exclusion of any other territorial jurisdiction. .
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Confidentiality
15.1 All the parties involved in the procedures for the granting of the IRAM Management System certification shall be obliged to maintain confidentiality regarding all the information obtained during the certification process. The Applicant or Licensee commits himself not to use partial or whole information for purposes other than the application of these Rules of Procedure.
Approved by the General Certification Committee at the meeting held on June 19, 2007 in Minute N 6 - 2007
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Modificaciones al Reglamento
16.1 Este Reglamento podr ser modificado por IRAM cuando las necesidades lo aconsejen. Los interesados harn llegar sus observaciones, fundamentadas y por escrito, al CGC o a la Direccin General del IRAM.
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Firma del representante legal de la Empresa Signature of the companys legal representative Cargo en la Empresa Position
Aclaracin del representante legal de la Empresa Full name of the companys legal representative
Aprobado por el Comit General de Certificacin en la reunin del da 19 de junio de 2007 en el Acta N 6 - 2007