diff --git a/docs/legal/trademark.mdx b/docs/legal/trademark.mdx index aedd0178..f1f7ee24 100644 --- a/docs/legal/trademark.mdx +++ b/docs/legal/trademark.mdx @@ -30,14 +30,14 @@ The guidelines relating to such usage are set forth in this section. It is permissible to use the Meshtastic Trademarks on websites to show your support for the open source software, provided that: -where possible, the design logo hyperlinks to the Meshtastic website, [http://meshtastic.org/](http://meshtastic.org/), or if that is not possible, the site includes a prominent link to the Meshtastic website at [http://meshtastic.org/](http://meshtastic.org/). -proper trademark symbols are used in connection with the Meshtastic Trademarks and the trademark attribution statement must appear as explained in Proper Trademark Use -the Logo Usage Guidelines are strictly observed -the site indicates clearly that it is not affiliated with or endorsed by Meshtastic; in addition, where possible: +- where possible, the design logo hyperlinks to the Meshtastic website, [http://meshtastic.org/](http://meshtastic.org/), or if that is not possible, the site includes a prominent link to the Meshtastic website at [http://meshtastic.org/](http://meshtastic.org/). +- proper trademark symbols are used in connection with the Meshtastic Trademarks and the trademark attribution statement must appear as explained in Proper Trademark Use +- the Logo Usage Guidelines are strictly observed +- the site indicates clearly that it is not affiliated with or endorsed by Meshtastic; in addition, where possible: the site must include the text "This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Meshtastic project" prominently on any page that includes the Meshtastic Trademarks, and -if the Meshtastic Trademarks appear in a page header or any area that is designed to be presented on more than one page, the notice must also be designed to be presented on all of those pages as well. (i.e., if the Meshtastic Trademarks appear in a site-wide header, the informational text must appear in that header or an identically site-wide footer.) -the site does not use visual styling that could be confusing to viewers or visitors as to whether the site is hosted by or on behalf of Meshtastic. -A copy of the use of the Meshtastic Trademarks is provided to the Trademark Supervisor within seven (7) days of its initial use, for example by sending a URL or other copy of such use. +- if the Meshtastic Trademarks appear in a page header or any area that is designed to be presented on more than one page, the notice must also be designed to be presented on all of those pages as well. (i.e., if the Meshtastic Trademarks appear in a site-wide header, the informational text must appear in that header or an identically site-wide footer.) +- the site does not use visual styling that could be confusing to viewers or visitors as to whether the site is hosted by or on behalf of Meshtastic. +- A copy of the use of the Meshtastic Trademarks is provided to the Trademark Supervisor within seven (7) days of its initial use, for example by sending a URL or other copy of such use. ### Business web sites @@ -127,27 +127,19 @@ Acceptable: Use for the first instance of the Meshtastic Logo include the ® mar Unacceptable: Never using the ® mark for Meshtastic Logo, nor a trademark statement per the guidelines. -Always distinguish trademarks from surrounding text with at least initial capital letters or in all capital letters. - -Never pluralize a trademark. Never use "a" or "the" to refer to an instance of the trademark. Always use a trademark as an adjective modifying a noun, or as a singular noun. - -Never use a trademark as a possessive. Instead, the following noun should be used in possessive form or the sentence reworded so there is no possessive. - -Never translate a trademark into another language. - -Never alter a trademark in any way including through unapproved fonts or visual identifiers. - -Never use or register any trademarks that are confusingly similar to, or a play on, the Meshtastic or Meshtastic Logo. - -Never combine your company name with the Meshtastic name or use the Meshtastic name in a way that it could be perceived that Meshtastic and your company have an organizational link such as a joint venture. - -Never use the Meshtastic Trademarks in a disparaging manner or that violates any federal, state, or international law. +- Always distinguish trademarks from surrounding text with at least initial capital letters or in all capital letters. +- Never pluralize a trademark. Never use "a" or "the" to refer to an instance of the trademark. Always use a trademark as an adjective modifying a noun, or as a singular noun. +- Never use a trademark as a possessive. Instead, the following noun should be used in possessive form or the sentence reworded so there is no possessive. +- Never translate a trademark into another language. +- Never alter a trademark in any way including through unapproved fonts or visual identifiers. +- Never use or register any trademarks that are confusingly similar to, or a play on, the Meshtastic or Meshtastic Logo. +- Never combine your company name with the Meshtastic name or use the Meshtastic name in a way that it could be perceived that Meshtastic and your company have an organizational link such as a joint venture. +- Never use the Meshtastic Trademarks in a disparaging manner or that violates any federal, state, or international law. Unacceptable: Cartoon character micturating on the Meshtastic Logo, applying Meshtastic Logo outside permitted uses -Never use terminology that states or implies that Meshtastic assumes any responsibility for the performance of your products and services. - -The Meshtastic Logo must be hyperlinked to [http://meshtastic.org/](http://meshtastic.org/), in contexts where such a hyperlink is technically feasible. +- Never use terminology that states or implies that Meshtastic assumes any responsibility for the performance of your products and services. +- The Meshtastic Logo must be hyperlinked to [http://meshtastic.org/](http://meshtastic.org/), in contexts where such a hyperlink is technically feasible. Acceptable: Hyperlinking the Meshtastic Logo where feasible