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This page contains information relating to the use and issuance of certificates by ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ. For compatibility-related information, see our ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ certificate compatibility page .

Current CP and CPS for Public Trust Store Certificate Issuance

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after January 10, 2024

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after January 10, 2024

Current CPs and CPSs for Private, VMC, and other Programs

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP) and Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Private PKI Services
For certificates issued on or after December 14, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Shared Service Provider (SSP) Non-Federal (NFI) Certification Practices Statement (CPS) version 2.4
For certificates issued on or after July 19, 2022

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Shared Service Provider (SSP) Certification Practices Statement (CPS) version 2.3
For certificates issued on or after July 23, 2021

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)/ Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for DirectTrust version 1.3
For certificates issued on or after April 24, 2024

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Registration Authority Practices Statement (RPS) for Private PKI Services
For certificates issued on or after September 16, 2019

Current Legal Documentation

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Terms of Use

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Terms of Use (Dutch)

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Terms of Use (German)

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Terms of Use (Japanese)

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Qualified Certificate Terms of Use

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Qualified Certificate Terms of Use (Dutch)

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Qualified Certificate Terms of Use (German)

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Service Specific Terms

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Service Specific Terms (Dutch)

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Service Specific Terms (German)

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Service Specific Terms (Japanese)

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Website Terms of Use

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Privacy Policy

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Copyright Notice and Takedown Procedure

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Trademark Usage Guidelines

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Relying Party Agreement and Limited Warranty
Notice: You must read this Relying Party Agreement before relying on a ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ-issued SSL certificate or Site Seal.

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Relying Party for User Authentication Certificates
Notice: You must read this Relying Party Agreement before relying on a ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ-issued client certificate.

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Services Addendum

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Services Addendum (Japanese)

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Master Partner Agreement

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Master Partner Agreement (Japanese)

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Master Reseller Agreement

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Master Reseller Agreement (Japanese)

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Master Services Agreement

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Master Services Agreement (Dutch)

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Master Services Agreement (German)

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Master Services Agreement (Japanese)

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ End User License Agreement

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Subscriber Agreement (English)

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Subscriber Agreement (Japanese)

Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ PAIA Manual

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Acceptable Use Policy

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Netsure Protection Plan

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Netsure Protection Plan (German)

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Netsure Protection Plan (Spanish)

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Netsure Protection Plan (French)

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Netsure Protection Plan (Italian)

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ WAF Subscriber Agreement (Japanese)

Archived CP/CPS Documentation

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)/ Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for DirectTrust version 1.2
For certificates issued on or after July 20, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after December 14, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after December 14, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after November 9, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after November 9, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP) and Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Private PKI Services
For certificates issued on or after October 18, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after September 7, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after September 7, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP) and Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Private PKI Services
For certificates issued on or after August 18, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after August 16, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after August 16, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after May 30, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after May 30, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP) and Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Private PKI Services
For certificates issued on or after May 30, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after April 13, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after April 13, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)/ Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for DirectTrust version 1.1
For certificates issued on or after February 8, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after March 16, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after March 16, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after March 6, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after March 6, 2023

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP) and Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Private PKI Services
For certificates issued on or after November 17, 2022

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after October 31, 2022

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after October 31, 2022

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP) and Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Private PKI Services
For certificates issued on or after August 10, 2022

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after July 19, 2022

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after July 19, 2022

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP) and Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Private PKI Services
For certificates issued on or after April 5, 2022

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after March 3, 2022

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after March 3, 2022

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after January 21, 2022

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after January 21, 2022

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP) and Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Private PKI Services
For certificates issued on or after January 19, 2022

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after December 8, 2021

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after December 8, 2021

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP) and Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Private PKI Services
For certificates issued on or after September 29, 2021

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after September 14, 2021

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after September 14, 2021

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP) and Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Private PKI Services
For certificates issued on or after July 26, 2021

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after April 12, 2021

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after April 12, 2021

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after March 11, 2021

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after March 11, 2021

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after October 8, 2020

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after October 8, 2020

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after September 29, 2020

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after September 29, 2020

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP) and Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Private PKI Services
For certificates issued on or after August 31, 2020

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after July 16, 2020

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after July 16, 2020

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after May 22, 2020

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after May 22, 2020

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)/ Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for DirectTrust version 1.0
For certificates issued on or after April 30, 2020

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Shared Service Provider (SSP) Certification Practices Statement (CPS) version 2.2
For certificates issued on or after April 30, 2020

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Shared Service Provider (SSP) Non-Federal (NFI) Certification Practices Statement (CPS) version 2.3
For certificates issued on or after April 30, 2020

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after March 27, 2020

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after March 27, 2020

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after February 6, 2020

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after February 6, 2020

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after November 22, 2019

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after November 22, 2019

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP) and Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Private PKI Services
For certificates issued on or after September 16, 2019

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after July 25, 2019

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after July 25, 2019

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP) and Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Private PKI Services
For certificates issued on or after July 29, 2019

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Registration Authority Practices Statement (RPS) for Private PKI Services
For certificates issued on or after July 29, 2019

Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Symantec Trust Network (STN)
For certificates issued on or after June 25, 2019

Certificate Policy (CP) for Symantec Trust Network (STN)
For certificates issued on or after June 25, 2019

Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Thawte-branded Certificates
For certificates issued on or after June 25, 2019

Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for GeoTrust and RapidSSL
For certificates issued on or after June 25, 2019

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Private PKI Services
For certificates issued on or after May 13, 2018

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Private PKI Services
For certificates issued on or after June 13, 2018, and before May 13, 2019

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after April 17, 2019

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after April 17, 2019

Certificate Policy (CP) for Symantec Trust Network (STN)
For certificates issued on or after April 18, 2019

Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Symantec Trust Network (STN)
For certificates issued on or after April 18, 2019

Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Thawte-branded Certificates
For certificates issued on or after April 18, 2019

Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for GeoTrust and RapidSSL
For certificates issued on or after April 18, 2019

Certificate Policy (CP) for Symantec Trust Network (STN)
For certificates issued on or after March 18, 2019, and before April 18, 2019

Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Symantec Trust Network (STN)
For certificates issued on or after March 18, 2019, and before April 18, 2019

Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Thawte-branded Certificates
For certificates issued on or after March 18, 2019, and before April 18, 2019

Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for GeoTrust and RapidSSL
For certificates issued on or after March 18, 2019, and before April 18, 2019

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after March 1, 2019, and before April 17, 2019

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after March 1, 2019, and before April 17, 2019

Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Symantec Trust Network (STN)
For certificates issued on or after September 11, 2018, and before March 18, 2019

Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for Thawte-branded Certificates
For certificates issued on or after November 2, 2018, and before March 18, 2019

Certification Practices Statement (CPS) for GeoTrust and RapidSSL
For certificates issued on or after November 2, 2018, and before March 18, 2019

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after October 9, 2018, and before March 1, 2019

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after October 9, 2018, and before March 1, 2019

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after August 24, 2018, and before October 9, 2018

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after August 24, 2018, and before October 9, 2018

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after January 25, 2018, and before August 24, 2018

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after January 25, 2018, and before August 24, 2018

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after November 8, 2017, and before January 25, 2018

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after November 8, 2017, and before January 25, 2018

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after September 8, 2017, and before November 8, 2017

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after September 8, 2017, and before November 8, 2017

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after February 23, 2017 and before September 8th, 2017

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after February 23, 2017 and before September 8th, 2017

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after September 9, 2016 and before February 23, 2017

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after September 9, 2016 and before February 23, 2017

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after July 1, 2015 and before September 9, 2016

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after April 1, 2015 and before June 1, 2015

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For Certificates issued on or after April 1, 2015 and before June 1, 2015

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For Certificates issued on or after April 1, 2015 and before June 1, 2015

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after October 7, 2014 and before April 1, 2015

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after October 7, 2014 and before April 1, 2015

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after May 14, 2014 and before October 7, 2014

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after May 14, 2014 and before October 7, 2014

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP)
For certificates issued on or after May 2, 2013 and before May 14, 2014

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Practices Statement (CPS)
For certificates issued on or after May 2, 2013 and before May 14, 2014

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP) version 4.04

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP) version 4.03

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP) version 4.01

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certificate Policy (CP) version 4.0

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS) version 4.04

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS) version 4.03

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS) version 4.01

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS) version 4.0

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS) version 3.08

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS) version 3.07

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS) version 3.06

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS) version 3.03

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS) version 3.03

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS) version 3.02

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS) version 3.01

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practices Statement (CPS) version 3.0

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practice Statement (CPS) for Extended Validation Certificates version 1.0.4

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practice Statement (CPS) for Extended Validation Certificates version 1.0.3

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practice Statement (CPS) for Extended Validation Certificates version 1.0.2

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practice Statement (CPS) for Extended Validation Certificates version 1.0.1

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Certification Practice Statement (CPS) for Extended Validation Certificates version 1.0.0

Cybertrust Certification Practice Statement (CPS) version 5.8

Cybertrust Certification Practice Statement (CPS) version 5.4

Cybertrust CA Certificate Policy (CP) version 2.7

Cybertrust CA Certificate Policy (CP) version 2.3

Boston Certificate Practice Statement (Baltimore Technologies LTD)

WebTrust Report

WebTrust Report

Candidate Privacy Notice and Public Privacy Notice Archive

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Privacy Policy Effective Date September 27, 2016 - redlined

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Privacy Policy Effective Date August 10, 2017 - redlined

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Privacy Policy Effective Date November 23, 2017 - redlined

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Privacy Policy Effective Date May 25, 2018 - redlined

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Privacy Policy Effective Date June 21, 2018 - redlined

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Privacy Policy Effective Date October 11, 2018 - redlined

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Candidate Privacy Notice Effective May 14, 2018 - redlined

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Public Privacy Notice Effective Date February 13, 2020 - redlined

Other Policies

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Industry and Compliance Communication Guidelines

ÂÒÂ׶ÌÊÓƵ Sub-Processor List