Exit Pages

Exit Page Requirements

Any link on USPS.com that takes users out of the Postal Service-controlled computing environment shall adhere to one of the three directions set forth in the table below.

 

A Receiving Site* That Is...

Which Is Defined As...

Requires...

Substantially different from USPS.com.

a site that a person could reasonably believe possesses a substantially different look and feel from, and has a distinct URL separate and apart from, the domain of USPS.com.

no exit page.

Similar to USPS.com.

a site that might create a likelihood of confusion such that a person could reasonably believe that the site is under the operation and control of USPS.com or is operated in compliance with Postal Service policies.

Examples of confusion include, but are not limited to, any of the following characteristics:

an exit page with a reasonable means to return to USPS.com.

In compliance with Postal Service security and privacy requirements, whether substantially different from or similar to USPS.com.

a site that abides by the security requirements, privacy policy, and terms of use of USPS.com.

no exit page.

*A receiving site is any Web page that is linked from USPS.com.

Notification When an Exit Page Is Required

Unless otherwise approved by the Law Department, all exit pages shall contain the language shown in the following graphic.

 

You are now leaving USPS.com.

Once you leave, you will fall under the policies and procedures of
the http:// [insert top-level web address] Web site.

Thanks for visiting. Please come again soon.