Direct competitors of Cisco will not be granted Cisco partnership status (Resale, Managed Services, or Outsourcing) pursuant to the Worldwide Channel Partner Program. Direct competitors may participate only as Cisco Registered Partners. Any entity that is owned or controlled by one of these competitors may not participate as a Cisco partner in the Resale, Managed Services, or Outsourcing Programs. Ownership or control is defined as 50.1% or more. Existing channel partners that are deemed by Cisco to have become competitive to Cisco, either as a result of their action or Cisco's, may have their certification revoked with thirty (30) days' notice. Such channel partners may continue to operate as Cisco Registered Partners.