The follow process describes how certification requests are submitted:

• Submissions can be made manually or through the self-certification application
• Self-certification applications are automatically approved on submission by the user
  • Notification is sent out to the openchain-conformance distribution list on any submittal (or change in submittal status)
  • Any individual can register a disagreement with any submittal (see the Certification Rejection process)
  • Submissions are automatically displayed on the self certification website
  • The conformance volunteers will review all submissions
  • The OpenChain Program Manager will confirm the company is willing to have their logo used on the OpenChain website and will obtain a copy of 1,000px or more
• Manual certification requests are made by emailing te openchain-conformance distribution list a completed self-certification form along with company contact information

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