From 5cb11385572cbdc6ffa8f08d4a6c71055681d19f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nick Silvestri Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:14:12 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Update logo usage policy 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 --- documents/policies/external/Logo Usage.md | 46 +++++++++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 34 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/documents/policies/external/Logo Usage.md b/documents/policies/external/Logo Usage.md index 7aa1d3a3..dd0062ba 100644 --- a/documents/policies/external/Logo Usage.md +++ b/documents/policies/external/Logo Usage.md @@ -1,35 +1,57 @@ # WCA Logo Usage Policy -### Version 1.0 {.version} +### Version 2.0 {.version} ## 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. Downloadable versions of the WCA logo can be found on the [logo page](https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/logo) of the WCA website. ## 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:board@worldcubeassociation.org) 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:marketing@worldcubeassociation.org) 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:marketing@worldcubeassociation.org) for more information. From 1e7dfd52cb27881323a721755826e188eb1a491e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nick Silvestri Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:21:29 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Add WCA Staff internal logo usage note --- documents/policies/external/Logo Usage.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/documents/policies/external/Logo Usage.md b/documents/policies/external/Logo Usage.md index dd0062ba..97b02ad6 100644 --- a/documents/policies/external/Logo Usage.md +++ b/documents/policies/external/Logo Usage.md @@ -14,6 +14,10 @@ The logo covered by this policy is the [logo registered with the US Patent and T The registered symbol (®) must be included in all contexts and jurisdictions where the logo is used. +### WCA Staff + +Members of WCA Staff may use the WCA logo on internal documents, presentations, and other materials related to their work for the WCA. + ### 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.