Understanding on computer services

1. To the extent that trade in computer services is liberalised in accordance with Sections 2, 3 and 4 of this Chapter and taking into account that computer and related services enable the provision of other services by both electronic and other means, the Parties shall distinguish between enabling service and the content or core services that is being delivered electronically in such way as the content or core service is not classified as computer and related service, as defined in paragraph 2 [of this Article].

2. Computer and related services shall mean services defined in the United Nations Code CPC 84 including both basic services and functions or combinations of basic services, regardless of whether they are delivered via a network, including the Internet.

Basic services are all services that provide:

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(a) consulting, strategy, analysis, planning, specification, design, development, installation, implementation, integration, testing, debugging, updating, support, technical assistance, or management of or for computers or computer systems; or

(b) computer programs defined as the set of instructions required to make computers work and communicate (in and of themselves), plus consulting, strategy, analysis, planning, specification, design, development, installation, implementation, integration, testing, debugging, updating, adaptation, maintenance, support, technical assistance, management or use of or for computer programs; or

(c) data processing, data storage, data hosting or database services; or

(d) maintenance and repair services for office machinery and equipment, including computers; or

(e) training services for staff of clients, related to computer programs, computers or computer systems, and not elsewhere classified.

Sub-section 4

Postal and Courier Services

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Scope and definitions

1. This Sub-section sets out the principles of the regulatory framework for all postal and courier services liberalised in accordance with Sections 2, 3 and 4 of this Chapter.

2. For the purpose of this Sub-section and of Sections 2, 3 and 4 of this Chapter:

(a) a “licence” means an authorisation, granted to an individual supplier by a regulatory authority, which is required before carrying out activity of supplying a given service;

(b) "universal service" means the permanent provision of a postal service of specified quality at all points in the territory of a Party at affordable prices for all users.

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