It is important to read the Bylaws carefully and understand what signing the Membership Agreement
entails. By signing the Membership Agreement you will be binding your company to abide by the
terms and conditions of the Bylaws of PCI-SIG, including conditions regarding confidentiality and the
terms for granting of reciprocal patent licenses on any necessary claims your company may have
read upon the specifications now, in the past, adopted in the future or supported by PCI-SIG. Your
signature on the Membership Agreement represents that you are authorized on behalf of your
company and that your company, its affiliates and employees will abide by the terms of the
Membership Agreement, including by reference, the Bylaws and rules of PCI-SIG.