Application process of Hi-Res AUDIO logo
Please make sure that your product is eligible for Hi-Res AUDIO logo before applying Hi-Res AUDIO logo. Outline of Hi-Res AUDIO is available at the web page of "Definition of Hi-Res AUDIO"
And please be advised that it would take around 4 weeks~7 weeks to complete all process.
The process:
1. Applicant information submission
Please send an email to hi-res.audio@jas-audio.or.jp to start the application process.
2. Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)submission
After the submission of your applicant information, you will receive the email from Japan Audio Society as confirmation and link to NDA document.
The applicant shall fill the NDA with your signature and return it to hi-res.audio@jas-audio.or.jp
3. Due diligence check report submission
Upon conclusion of NDA, the applicant will receive the form of Due diligence check report.
The applicant shall fill in and submit the Due diligence check report to hi-res.audio@jas-audio.or.jp.
4. Video interview
JAS will set and conduct the video interview with applicants.
5. Submission of the documents
The documents in below will be shared to applicants after the video interview
- Hi-Res AUDIO logo License agreement
- Product information
- Hi-Res AUDIO Standard (Technical specification)
- Hi-Res AUDIO Logo usage Guideline
The applicant shall fill in, sign and submit the following documents.
- Hi-Res AUDIO logo License Agreement
Also submit the following documents/information
- Product information
- System detail with technical specification and measured data that can prove the product satisfies the requirements for Hi-Res AUDIO logo.
There is no need to submit test sample.
JAS checks the documents and if any question happens, JAS may ask the applicant additional information, necessary support etc., for JAS's review.
If all conditions are agreed and product specifications are confirmed by JAS and applicant, the License Agreement shall be signed and concluded.
6. License fee payment
The invoice will be sent to the applicant. The applicant shall pay the license fee.
7. Hi-Res AUDIO logo data
Upon confirming the payment of the fee, the applicant will receive Hi-Res AUDIO logo download information.
8. Additional product for Hi-Res AUDIO logo
The applicant shall submit the following documents when new product is planned.
- Product information
- System detail with technical specification and measured data that can prove the product satisfies the requirements for Hi-Res AUDIO logo.
9. Renewal of the agreement
JAS sends following documents to the applicant.
- Due diligence check report
- License agreement for use of Hi-Res AUDIO logo
- Invoice
Hi-Res Audio logo License fee*
- Initial administration fee: USD850(one time only)
- Annual License fee: USD5000 for one calendar year
*except JAS member who've paid the membership fee