HVI Form 966-01 : Violation Submission Webform

HVI Form 966-01: Violation Submission Webform

Rev 04222024

This form is the means for reporting potential violations of HVI's programs and trademarks. There is no cost to submit the form to HVI. Please provide as much detail as possible so that the violation can be investigated thoroughly. You will receive an automated confirmation email including the details of your submission.

Your Contact Information

Please provide your contact information. HVI may contact you with questions or further correspondence regarding your submission. Your contact information is strictly confidential and will not be shared.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number. +(country code)(area code)(local phone number) Enter 001 for US and Canadian phone numbers.

Employer

Job Title

Violation Information

Please provide details regarding the potential violation below. Providing thorough and accurate information will greatly assist HVI with the investigation.

Company*

Website*

Model

Some violations may not involve models or a family of models, in which case this field can be left blank. Please indicate if the potential violation involves an entire family of models.

Violation Type*

When you select a potential violation type from the drop-down menu above, a list of corresponding violation descriptions will appear below. If multiple violation descriptions on the list are applicable to this submission, please select the one you believe is most appropriate. Then, describe in detail, within the "Description and Evidence of Violation" box below, and upload evidence for ALL violation descriptions you believe are relevant.

Trademark Violation Description

Misuse or unauthorized use of association name or acronymUnauthorized use of HVI Certification LabelsUnauthorized use of HVI member logoUnauthorized use of HVI corporate logoClaiming a model is tested to HVI procedures leading consumers to believe a model is HVI-CertifiedPresenting a non-HVI-Certified product as certifiedFalsely claiming HVI membershipFalsely claiming participation in HVI programs

Program Violation Description

Modification of an HVI-Certified model in a manner that will adversely affect the performance without proper notification to HVI. Failure to submit annual declaration form.Failure to issue corrections to marketing materials; failure to maintain accurate marketing materials; failure to maintain accurate product data in HVI CPD, and/or marketing materials, including ratings information associated with HVI Certification LabelImproper or missing presentation of HVI-Certified ratingsBreach of HVI Bylaws resulting in suspension of membership privilegesFailure to affix HVI Certification Label to certified productsProduct labeling insufficiently detailed; brand, model, or manufacturer not reasonably accessible to consumer.

Performance Violation Description

Advertising performance ratings which do not align with third-party test resultsSignificantly inflating or otherwise misrepresenting product performance ratings

Description and Evidence of Violation*

Please provide as much information and evidence as possible regarding the potential violation. This can include but is not limited to: website location, links to specific documents, performance advertisements and other marketing materials, etc.

Upload Supporting Files

Please upload any documents, pictures, specification sheets, or files that can help HVI with the investigation. File types accepted are pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, csv, txt, rtf, html, zip, mp3, wma, mpg, flv, avi, jpg, jpeg, png, gif. The total size limit for all files uploaded in a single submission is limited to 10MB. If you need to submit additional files in excess of the 10MB limit, please include that request in the "Description and Evidence of Violation" section above and HVI staff will contact you with further instructions.

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