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	Our Trademark Policy begins by outlining some overall guidelines for the use of the XBMC Foundation Marks in printed materials. It then addresses a series of more specific topics, including the use of XBMC Foundation's trademarks on distributions of XBMC Foundation's binaries, linking to XBMC Foundation's website(s), and the use of XBMC Foundation Marks in domain names. At various points, this policy links to other documents containing additional details about our policies.		Our Trademark Policy begins by outlining some overall guidelines for the use of the XBMC Foundation Marks in printed materials. It then addresses a series of more specific topics, including the use of XBMC Foundation's trademarks on distributions of XBMC Foundation's binaries, linking to XBMC Foundation's website(s), and the use of XBMC Foundation Marks in domain names. At various points, this policy links to other documents containing additional details about our policies.

	~~We also have a '''[[Official:Trademark Policy FAQ\|trademark policy FAQ]]''' as a companion document to this policy.~~

	== Overall Guidelines for Printed Materials and Web Sites ==		== Overall Guidelines for Printed Materials and Web Sites ==
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	== Questions ==		== Questions ==
	We have tried to make our trademark policy as comprehensive as possible. If you're considering a use of a XBMC Foundation trademark that's not covered by the policy, and you're unsure whether that use would run afoul of XBMC Foundation's guidelines, feel free to contact us at contact@xbmc.org and ask. Please keep in mind that XBMC Foundation receives lots and lots of similar questions, so please review all available documentation~~, including the '''[[Official:Trademark Policy FAQ\|Frequently Asked Questions]]''' (FAQ)~~ before contacting us.		We have tried to make our trademark policy as comprehensive as possible. If you're considering a use of a XBMC Foundation trademark that's not covered by the policy, and you're unsure whether that use would run afoul of XBMC Foundation's guidelines, feel free to contact us at contact@xbmc.org and ask. Please keep in mind that XBMC Foundation receives lots and lots of similar questions, so please review all available documentation before contacting us.

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	== List of XBMC Foundation Trademarks ==		== List of XBMC Foundation Trademarks ==

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	~~{{mininav\|[[XBMC Foundation]]\|~~[[Official:Trademark Policy ~~index~~\|~~Trademarks~~]]}}		=== '''This archived version of the page is outdated and has been replaced. Please see the [[Official:Trademark Policy\|official version]] instead.''' ===

	== List of XBMC Foundation Trademarks ==		== List of XBMC Foundation Trademarks ==
	You can see a '''[[Official:List of Foundation Trademarks\|complete list]]''' of the XBMC Foundation trademarks. As other trademarks are created or registered, this list will be updated. As used in this policy, "trademarks" means not just the XBMC Foundation's logos, but also the names of its various products and projects, also called word marks, (collectively "XBMC Foundation Marks").		You can see a '''[[Official:List of Foundation Trademarks\|complete list]]''' of the XBMC Foundation trademarks. As other trademarks are created or registered, this list will be updated. As used in this policy, "trademarks" means not just the XBMC Foundation's logos, but also the names of its various products and projects, also called word marks, (collectively "XBMC Foundation Marks").
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	== Questions ==		== Questions ==
	We have tried to make our trademark policy as comprehensive as possible. If you're considering a use of a XBMC Foundation trademark that's not covered by the policy, and you're unsure whether that use would run afoul of XBMC Foundation's guidelines, feel free to contact us at contact@xbmc.org and ask. Please keep in mind that XBMC Foundation receives lots and lots of similar questions, so please review all available documentation, including the '''[[Official:Trademark Policy FAQ\|Frequently Asked Questions]]''' (FAQ) before contacting us.		We have tried to make our trademark policy as comprehensive as possible. If you're considering a use of a XBMC Foundation trademark that's not covered by the policy, and you're unsure whether that use would run afoul of XBMC Foundation's guidelines, feel free to contact us at contact@xbmc.org and ask. Please keep in mind that XBMC Foundation receives lots and lots of similar questions, so please review all available documentation, including the '''[[Official:Trademark Policy FAQ\|Frequently Asked Questions]]''' (FAQ) before contacting us.

	~~[[Category:Trademark Policy]]~~

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	In addition, if you compile a modified version, as discussed above, you will require XBMC Foundation's prior written permission. If it's not the unmodified installer package from {{WEBSITE}}, and you want to use our trademark(s), our review and approval of your modifications is required. You also must change the name of the executable so as to reduce the chance that a user of the modified software will be misled into believing it to be a native XBMC Foundation product.		In addition, if you compile a modified version, as discussed above, you will require XBMC Foundation's prior written permission. If it's not the unmodified installer package from {{WEBSITE}}, and you want to use our trademark(s), our review and approval of your modifications is required. You also must change the name of the executable so as to reduce the chance that a user of the modified software will be misled into believing it to be a native XBMC Foundation product.

	Again, any modification to the XBMC Foundation product, including adding to, modifying in any way, or deleting content from the files included with an installer, file location changes, added code, modification of any source files including additions and deletions, etc., will require our permission if you want to use the XBMC Foundation Marks. If you have any doubt, just ask us at contact@~~xbmc.org~~.		Again, any modification to the XBMC Foundation product, including adding to, modifying in any way, or deleting content from the files included with an installer, file location changes, added code, modification of any source files including additions and deletions, etc., will require our permission if you want to use the XBMC Foundation Marks. If you have any doubt, just ask us at contact@kodi.tv

	=== Add-ons, Skins and other extensions ===		=== Add-ons, Skins and other extensions ===

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	=== Modifications ===		=== Modifications ===
	If you're taking full advantage of the open-source nature of XBMC Foundation's products and making significant functional changes, you may not redistribute the fruits of your labor under any XBMC Foundation trademark, without XBMC Foundation's prior written consent. For example, if the product you've modified is {{MEDIACENTER}}, you may not use XBMC Foundation or {{MEDIACENTER}}, in whole or in part, in its name. Also, it would be inappropriate for you to say "based on {{MEDIACENTER}}". Instead, in the interest of complete accuracy, you could describe your executables as "based on {{MEDIACENTER}} technology", or "incorporating {{MEDIACENTER}} source code." In addition, you may want to read the discussion on the '''[[Official:Powered-by FAQ\|"Powered by Kodi"]]''' logo.		If you're taking full advantage of the open-source nature of XBMC Foundation's products and making significant functional changes, you may not redistribute the fruits of your labor under any XBMC Foundation trademark, without XBMC Foundation's prior written consent. For example, if the product you've modified is {{MEDIACENTER}}, you may not use XBMC Foundation or {{MEDIACENTER}}, in whole or in part, in its name. Also, it would be inappropriate for you to say "based on {{MEDIACENTER}}". Instead, in the interest of complete accuracy, you could describe your executables as "based on {{MEDIACENTER}} technology", or "incorporating {{MEDIACENTER}} source code." <!-- In addition, you may want to read the discussion on the '''[[Official:Powered-by FAQ\|"Powered by Kodi"]]''' logo. -->

	In addition, if you compile a modified version, as discussed above, you will require XBMC Foundation's prior written permission. If it's not the unmodified installer package from {{WEBSITE}}, and you want to use our trademark(s), our review and approval of your modifications is required. You also must change the name of the executable so as to reduce the chance that a user of the modified software will be misled into believing it to be a native XBMC Foundation product.		In addition, if you compile a modified version, as discussed above, you will require XBMC Foundation's prior written permission. If it's not the unmodified installer package from {{WEBSITE}}, and you want to use our trademark(s), our review and approval of your modifications is required. You also must change the name of the executable so as to reduce the chance that a user of the modified software will be misled into believing it to be a native XBMC Foundation product.

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	[[Category:Trademark Policy]]		[[Category:Trademark Policy]]
	~~{{DISPLAYTITLE:XBMC Foundation Trademark Policy}}~~

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	== List of XBMC Foundation Trademarks ==		== List of XBMC Foundation Trademarks ==
	You can see a '''[[XBMC:List of Foundation Trademarks\|complete list]]''' of the XBMC Foundation trademarks. As other trademarks are created or registered, this list will be updated. As used in this policy, "trademarks" means not just the XBMC Foundation's logos, but also the names of its various products and projects, also called word marks, (collectively "XBMC Foundation Marks").		You can see a '''[[XBMC:List of Foundation Trademarks\|complete list]]''' of the XBMC Foundation trademarks. As other trademarks are created or registered, this list will be updated. As used in this policy, "trademarks" means not just the XBMC Foundation's logos, but also the names of its various products and projects, also called word marks, (collectively "XBMC Foundation Marks").

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	== List of XBMC Foundation Trademarks ==		== List of XBMC Foundation Trademarks ==
	You can see a '''[[~~XBMC~~:List of Foundation Trademarks\|complete list]]''' of the XBMC Foundation trademarks. As other trademarks are created or registered, this list will be updated. As used in this policy, "trademarks" means not just the XBMC Foundation's logos, but also the names of its various products and projects, also called word marks, (collectively "XBMC Foundation Marks").		You can see a '''[[Official:List of Foundation Trademarks\|complete list]]''' of the XBMC Foundation trademarks. As other trademarks are created or registered, this list will be updated. As used in this policy, "trademarks" means not just the XBMC Foundation's logos, but also the names of its various products and projects, also called word marks, (collectively "XBMC Foundation Marks").

	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==
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	Our Trademark Policy begins by outlining some overall guidelines for the use of the XBMC Foundation Marks in printed materials. It then addresses a series of more specific topics, including the use of XBMC Foundation's trademarks on distributions of XBMC Foundation's binaries, linking to XBMC Foundation's website(s), and the use of XBMC Foundation Marks in domain names. At various points, this policy links to other documents containing additional details about our policies.		Our Trademark Policy begins by outlining some overall guidelines for the use of the XBMC Foundation Marks in printed materials. It then addresses a series of more specific topics, including the use of XBMC Foundation's trademarks on distributions of XBMC Foundation's binaries, linking to XBMC Foundation's website(s), and the use of XBMC Foundation Marks in domain names. At various points, this policy links to other documents containing additional details about our policies.

	We also have a '''[[~~XBMC~~:Trademark Policy FAQ\|trademark policy FAQ]]''' as a companion document to this policy.		We also have a '''[[Official:Trademark Policy FAQ\|trademark policy FAQ]]''' as a companion document to this policy.

	== Overall Guidelines for Printed Materials and Web Sites ==		== Overall Guidelines for Printed Materials and Web Sites ==
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	* Proper Form - XBMC Foundation's trademarks should be used in their exact form -- neither abbreviated nor combined with any other word or words (e.g., "{{MEDIACENTER}}" rather than "KMC" or "KEC");		* Proper Form - XBMC Foundation's trademarks should be used in their exact form -- neither abbreviated nor combined with any other word or words (e.g., "{{MEDIACENTER}}" rather than "KMC" or "KEC");
	* Accompanying Symbol - The first or most prominent mention of a XBMC Foundation trademark should be accompanied by a symbol indicating whether the mark is a registered trademark ("®") or an unregistered trademark ("™"). See our '''[[~~XBMC~~:List of Foundation Trademarks\|Trademark List]]''' for the correct symbol to use;		* Accompanying Symbol - The first or most prominent mention of a XBMC Foundation trademark should be accompanied by a symbol indicating whether the mark is a registered trademark ("®") or an unregistered trademark ("™"). See our '''[[Official:List of Foundation Trademarks\|Trademark List]]''' for the correct symbol to use;
	* Notice - The following notice should appear somewhere nearby (at least on the same page or on the credits page) the first use of a XBMC Foundation trademark: "[TRADEMARK] is a ["registered", if applicable] trademark of the XBMC Foundation";		* Notice - The following notice should appear somewhere nearby (at least on the same page or on the credits page) the first use of a XBMC Foundation trademark: "[TRADEMARK] is a ["registered", if applicable] trademark of the XBMC Foundation";
	* Distinguishable - In at least the first reference, the trademark should be set apart from surrounding text, either by capitalizing it or by italicizing, bolding or underlining it. In addition, your website may not copy the look and feel of the XBMC Foundation website, again, we do not want the visitor to your website to be confused about which company he/she is dealing with.		* Distinguishable - In at least the first reference, the trademark should be set apart from surrounding text, either by capitalizing it or by italicizing, bolding or underlining it. In addition, your website may not copy the look and feel of the XBMC Foundation website, again, we do not want the visitor to your website to be confused about which company he/she is dealing with.
	* Comply with Visual Guidelines - any use of the XBMC Foundation Marks must comply with our Trademark and Logo Usage Policy and our Visual Identity Guidelines at:		* Comply with Visual Guidelines - any use of the XBMC Foundation Marks must comply with our Trademark and Logo Usage Policy and our Visual Identity Guidelines at:
	**Visual Guidelines: '''[[~~XBMC~~:Visual Identity Guidelines\|Visual Identity Guidelines]]'''		**Visual Guidelines: '''[[Official:Visual Identity Guidelines\|Visual Identity Guidelines]]'''
	***{{MEDIACENTER}} Logos: '''[[~~XBMC~~:Media center logos\|Media center logos]]'''		***{{MEDIACENTER}} Logos: '''[[Official:Media center logos\|Media center logos]]'''
	***XBMC Foundation Logos: '''[[~~XBMC~~:Visual Identity Guidelines\|Visual Identity Guidelines]]'''		***XBMC Foundation Logos: '''[[Official:Visual Identity Guidelines\|Visual Identity Guidelines]]'''

	== Software Distributions ==		== Software Distributions ==
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	=== Modifications ===		=== Modifications ===
	If you're taking full advantage of the open-source nature of XBMC Foundation's products and making significant functional changes, you may not redistribute the fruits of your labor under any XBMC Foundation trademark, without XBMC Foundation's prior written consent. For example, if the product you've modified is {{MEDIACENTER}}, you may not use XBMC Foundation or {{MEDIACENTER}}, in whole or in part, in its name. Also, it would be inappropriate for you to say "based on {{MEDIACENTER}}". Instead, in the interest of complete accuracy, you could describe your executables as "based on {{MEDIACENTER}} technology", or "incorporating {{MEDIACENTER}} source code." In addition, you may want to read the discussion on the '''[[~~XBMC~~:Powered-by FAQ\|"Powered by Kodi"]]''' logo.		If you're taking full advantage of the open-source nature of XBMC Foundation's products and making significant functional changes, you may not redistribute the fruits of your labor under any XBMC Foundation trademark, without XBMC Foundation's prior written consent. For example, if the product you've modified is {{MEDIACENTER}}, you may not use XBMC Foundation or {{MEDIACENTER}}, in whole or in part, in its name. Also, it would be inappropriate for you to say "based on {{MEDIACENTER}}". Instead, in the interest of complete accuracy, you could describe your executables as "based on {{MEDIACENTER}} technology", or "incorporating {{MEDIACENTER}} source code." In addition, you may want to read the discussion on the '''[[Official:Powered-by FAQ\|"Powered by Kodi"]]''' logo.

	In addition, if you compile a modified version, as discussed above, you will require XBMC Foundation's prior written permission. If it's not the unmodified installer package from {{WEBSITE}}, and you want to use our trademark(s), our review and approval of your modifications is required. You also must change the name of the executable so as to reduce the chance that a user of the modified software will be misled into believing it to be a native XBMC Foundation product.		In addition, if you compile a modified version, as discussed above, you will require XBMC Foundation's prior written permission. If it's not the unmodified installer package from {{WEBSITE}}, and you want to use our trademark(s), our review and approval of your modifications is required. You also must change the name of the executable so as to reduce the chance that a user of the modified software will be misled into believing it to be a native XBMC Foundation product.
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	=== Add-ons, Skins and other extensions ===		=== Add-ons, Skins and other extensions ===
	At the same time as we seek community involvement in the development of the XBMC Foundation products, we want to protect the reputation of these products as high-quality and lightweight, with simple, usable interfaces. If you want to ship add-ons, skins or other extensions installed by default or as part of the same installation process as the XBMC Foundation products, and you plan on distributing them under any XBMC Foundation Marks, you must first seek approval from us. What we find acceptable will depend on the effect of the add-ons, skins and other extensions on the XBMC Foundation product. To give examples, changing the skin of one product to another, equally high-quality and aesthetically pleasing skin would be considered. A combination of various add-ons with intrusive pop-up boxes, with loud and distracting UI sounds, probably wouldn't be. See our '''[[~~XBMC~~:Partnerships\|Partners page]]''' to find out more about contacting us to discuss your proposed changes.		At the same time as we seek community involvement in the development of the XBMC Foundation products, we want to protect the reputation of these products as high-quality and lightweight, with simple, usable interfaces. If you want to ship add-ons, skins or other extensions installed by default or as part of the same installation process as the XBMC Foundation products, and you plan on distributing them under any XBMC Foundation Marks, you must first seek approval from us. What we find acceptable will depend on the effect of the add-ons, skins and other extensions on the XBMC Foundation product. To give examples, changing the skin of one product to another, equally high-quality and aesthetically pleasing skin would be considered. A combination of various add-ons with intrusive pop-up boxes, with loud and distracting UI sounds, probably wouldn't be. See our '''[[Official:Partnerships\|Partners page]]''' to find out more about contacting us to discuss your proposed changes.

	=== Related Software ===		=== Related Software ===
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	We invite you to link to XBMC Foundation's website(s) for the purpose of allowing your visitors to download {{MEDIACENTER}}, by using the banners and buttons we provide, subject to the restrictions below.		We invite you to link to XBMC Foundation's website(s) for the purpose of allowing your visitors to download {{MEDIACENTER}}, by using the banners and buttons we provide, subject to the restrictions below.

	* '''[[~~XBMC~~:Promo banners and buttons\|{{MEDIACENTER}} Banners and Buttons]]'''		* '''[[Official:Promo banners and buttons\|{{MEDIACENTER}} Banners and Buttons]]'''

	This use is allowed as long as you:		This use is allowed as long as you:
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	If you want to include all or part of a XBMC Foundation trademark in a domain name, you have to receive written permission from XBMC Foundation. People naturally associate domain names with organizations whose names sound similar. Almost any use of a XBMC Foundation trademark in a domain name is likely to confuse consumers, thus running afoul of the overarching requirement that any use of a XBMC Foundation trademark be non-confusing.		If you want to include all or part of a XBMC Foundation trademark in a domain name, you have to receive written permission from XBMC Foundation. People naturally associate domain names with organizations whose names sound similar. Almost any use of a XBMC Foundation trademark in a domain name is likely to confuse consumers, thus running afoul of the overarching requirement that any use of a XBMC Foundation trademark be non-confusing.

	To receive written permission, please download and follow the directions as outlined in the '''[[~~XBMC~~:Domain Name License\|Domain Name License]]'''.		To receive written permission, please download and follow the directions as outlined in the '''[[Official:Domain Name License\|Domain Name License]]'''.

	== Services Related to XBMC Foundation Software ==		== Services Related to XBMC Foundation Software ==
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	== Reporting Trademark Abuse ==		== Reporting Trademark Abuse ==
	We have a '''[[~~XBMC~~:Fraud report\|central place]]''' for everyone to report any misuse of the XBMC Foundation Marks. All you have to do is fill out the relevant information on the web form. The more information you supply when you file the report, the easier it is for us to evaluate and respond appropriately. Having the support and help of our community makes our work easier and more worthwhile.		We have a '''[[Official:Fraud report\|central place]]''' for everyone to report any misuse of the XBMC Foundation Marks. All you have to do is fill out the relevant information on the web form. The more information you supply when you file the report, the easier it is for us to evaluate and respond appropriately. Having the support and help of our community makes our work easier and more worthwhile.

	== Questions ==		== Questions ==
	We have tried to make our trademark policy as comprehensive as possible. If you're considering a use of a XBMC Foundation trademark that's not covered by the policy, and you're unsure whether that use would run afoul of XBMC Foundation's guidelines, feel free to contact us at contact@xbmc.org and ask. Please keep in mind that XBMC Foundation receives lots and lots of similar questions, so please review all available documentation, including the '''[[~~XBMC~~:Trademark Policy FAQ\|Frequently Asked Questions]]''' (FAQ) before contacting us.		We have tried to make our trademark policy as comprehensive as possible. If you're considering a use of a XBMC Foundation trademark that's not covered by the policy, and you're unsure whether that use would run afoul of XBMC Foundation's guidelines, feel free to contact us at contact@xbmc.org and ask. Please keep in mind that XBMC Foundation receives lots and lots of similar questions, so please review all available documentation, including the '''[[Official:Trademark Policy FAQ\|Frequently Asked Questions]]''' (FAQ) before contacting us.

	[[Category:Trademark Policy]]		[[Category:Trademark Policy]]