All Thanks for the earlier guidance on logo usage. I've now looked in detail at the ASF guidance - all that follows is FYI in case somebody else may find this useful
Here's the key piece from http://www.apache.org/foundation/marks/ : "You needn't ask us for permission to use Apache's graphics logos (the versions published on individual project's websites) on your own website solely as a hyperlink to the specific Apache project website or to www.apache.org. All other uses of Apache Foo (and similar) graphic logos must be approved in writing by VP, Apache Brand Management or a designee." Putting my lawyers hat on, it all comes down to the definition of what " solely as a hyperlink to the specific Apache project" means: that could be argued lots of different ways I'm happy that I want t do specifically meets the spirit of this. Kind Regards Giles D: +44 20 3603 0541 | M: +44 796 111 2055 [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Joe Brockmeier [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 15 May 2013 15:12 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: logo usage On Wed, May 15, 2013, at 09:00 AM, Giles Sirett wrote: > In advance, I'm going to apologise for not reading the 100's of posts > on this subject in the past. > I didn't, and I only keep list posts for 30 days and now I feel stupid No need to keep posts for longer than 30 days: MarkMail does it for you: http://markmail.org/search/list:org.apache.incubator.cloudstack-marketing?q= (Apache has mail archives as well, but MarkMail has better search, IMHO) > To the question: > I'm having a redesign of www.shapeblue.com<http://www.shapeblue.com> > done. I would *like* to carry the ACS logo on my site as its our key > technology. There's a specific section on Web site usage: https://cwiki.apache.org/CLOUDSTACK/trademark-guidelines-draft.html See also: http://www.apache.org/foundation/marks/ The question is, how do you plan to use it? As a link back to the project? Some other usage? > > 1) Which logo should I use in this situation ? - I know I've seen > posts on this and I've even looked - and where is it ? > This page > > https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/CLOUDSTACK/Graphics+and+Re > sources > > Doesn't actually have a ACS logo, it only has the one with the monkey. Let's get that fixed... > 2) What are the copyright implcations (again, I know this has been > discussed at length, sorry), but I remember reading that approval > would be needed to use any Apache logo. It depends on how you're using it. If you're only using it for a link back to the project or to refer to the project, that should be OK. Otherwise, I believe you're going to need to seek project permission - but you'd need to be specific about how it's being used. Best, jzb -- Joe Brockmeier [email protected] Twitter: @jzb http://www.dissociatedpress.net/ This email and any attachments to it may be confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Shape Blue Ltd or related companies. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you must neither take any action based upon its contents, nor copy or show it to anyone. Please contact the sender if you believe you have received this email in error. Shape Blue Ltd is a company incorporated in England & Wales. ShapeBlue Services India LLP is operated under license from Shape Blue Ltd. ShapeBlue is a registered trademark.
