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Changes to the policy are broadly:

- Modify logos covered by the policy to those registered with USPTO
- Require the use of the Registered symbol
- Transfer logo usage approvals from the Board to WMT
- Create guideslines for the usage of the logo on personal websites
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# WCA Logo Usage Policy

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## Purpose
The WCA logo was designed for the World Cube Association by Justin Eastman in a design contest in January 2005. A 3D version of the logo was designed by Vu Minh Tan. This policy outlines the allowed usage of the WCA logo.

The WCA logo was designed for the World Cube Association by Justin Eastman in a design contest in January 2005. This policy outlines the allowed usage of the WCA logo.

## Policy

### Logo Versions
The following versions of the logo are covered by this policy:

- [Large version](wca{files/WCAlogo_XL.jpg})
- [Vector version](wca{files/WCAlogo.svg})
- [Vector version without text](wca{files/WCAlogo_notext.svg})
- [3D version](wca{files/WCALogo3D.png})
The logo covered by this policy is the [logo registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office](https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=88465009&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch), serial number 88465009.

The registered symbol (®) must be included in all contexts and jurisdictions where the logo is used.

### WCA Competitions

Organizers and/or Delegates may use the logo on the website, printings, and apparel of competitions that have been approved by the World Cube Association.

### Regional Organizations

Regional Organizations that are [officially recognized](wca{organizations}) by the World Cube Association may use the WCA logo on their website, printings, and apparel.

### Merchandising

#### Merchandise for WCA competitions

1. Organizers and/or Delegates of WCA competitions may use the WCA logo on gifts, banners, or decorations without any charge.
2. Organizers and/or Delegates of WCA competitions may use the WCA logo on merchandise to be sold at competitions. However, ten percent (10%) of gross sales shall be transferred to the WCA via the WCA Financial Committee.

#### Merchandise sold by Third Parties
Any requests to use the WCA logo on merchandise that will be sold must be negotiated with and approved by the WCA Board of Directors. Please email the [WCA Board](mailto:[email protected]) to request such an arrangement.

### Usage on a Personal Website
The WCA logo may not​ be used on any personal websites.
Any requests to use the WCA logo on merchandise that will be sold must be negotiated with and approved by the WCA Marketing Team. Please email the [WCA Marketing Team](mailto:[email protected]) to request such an arrangement.

## Usage on a Personal Website

### Permitted Use

- Use the WCA logo for an official WCA competition within the limits of being in direct relationship to the competition
- Use the WCA logo to link to official WCA affiliated resources such as the WCA website, WCA Live, and the WCA Forum
- Use the WCA logo as a button to link to a WCA profile
- Use the WCA logo to indicate that a project integrates with the WCA, such as using the WCA’s OAuth login
- Use the WCA logo in a blog post or news article about the WCA
- Use the WCA logo less prominently than the logo for an associated product

### Prohibited Use

- Do not use the WCA logo to implicitly or explicitly suggest official representation or endorsement by the WCA of any product or service
- Do not use the WCA logo as the icon or logo of another business, organization, product, service, project, social media account, or website
- Do not modify the permitted WCA logos by changing the dimensions, colors, words, or other design elements
- Do not use the WCA logo without the registered symbol (®)
- Do not use the WCA logo for any other reason not mentioned in this document without the WCA Marketing Team’s prior written permission

## Other

### Other {.page-break-before}
All other requests to use the WCA logo for purposes not already outlined in this policy must be approved on a case by case basis by the WCA Board of Directors.
All other requests to use the WCA logo for purposes not already outlined in this policy must be approved on a case-by-case basis by the WCA. Please reach out to the [WCA Marketing Team](mailto:[email protected]) for more information.

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