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	== What's the purpose of this document? ==		== What's the purpose of this document? ==
	This document sets out to answer, beyond what's in the '''[[Official:Trademark Policy\|trademark policy]]''', common questions which arise about the use of the XBMC Foundation Trademarks and Logos. Our code is free, but we do strictly enforce our trademark rights, we must, in order to keep them valid. This means that, while you have considerable freedom to redistribute and modify our software, there are tight restrictions on your ability to use the XBMC Foundation name and logos, even when built into binaries that we provide. To ensure that there is never confusion about our products and services, or our relationship with developers, partners and other members of the XBMC Foundation products and it's community. Using the marks in the ways as described in our policy will allow you to avoid negotiating agreements with XBMC Foundation and its lawyers, or receiving a request to change an inappropriate use. You must receive explicit written permission from the XBMC Foundation to use our marks in any way not described in the Guidelines and your use is subject to your agreement to be legally bound by these Guidelines, including the terms of our trademark license provided below. If you have any question regarding a proposed usage of our marks or to request permission for a certain use, please contact us here.		This document sets out to answer, beyond what's in the '''[[Official:Trademark Policy\|trademark policy]]''', common questions which arise about the use of the XBMC Foundation Trademarks and Logos. Our code is free, but we do strictly enforce our trademark rights, we must, in order to keep them valid. This means that, while you have considerable freedom to redistribute and modify our software, there are tight restrictions on your ability to use the XBMC Foundation name and logos, even when built into binaries that we provide. To ensure that there is never confusion about our products and services, or our relationship with developers, partners and other members of the XBMC Foundation products and it's community. Using the marks in the ways as described in our policy will allow you to avoid negotiating agreements with XBMC Foundation and its lawyers, or receiving a request to change an inappropriate use. You must receive explicit written permission from the XBMC Foundation to use our marks in any way not described in the Guidelines and your use is subject to your agreement to be legally bound by these Guidelines, including the terms of our trademark license provided below. If you have any question regarding a proposed usage of our marks or to request permission for a certain use, please contact us here.
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	If your question isn't covered here, time to move on to '''[[Official:Trademark Policy index\|one of the other Trademark Policy documents]]'''.		If your question isn't covered here, time to move on to '''[[Official:Trademark Policy index\|one of the other Trademark Policy documents]]'''.

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Martijn: /* What are the XBMC Foundation Trademarks and Logos? */

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What are the XBMC Foundation Trademarks and Logos?

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	== What are the XBMC Foundation Trademarks and Logos? ==		== What are the XBMC Foundation Trademarks and Logos? ==
	We have a '''[[Official:List of Foundation Trademarks\|list]]'''.		We have a '''[[Official:List of Foundation Trademarks\|list]]''' of our claimed 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").

	== Can I distribute any of the XBMC Foundation software from my website, by CD, or to my friends, employees or students? ==		== Can I distribute any of the XBMC Foundation software from my website, by CD, or to my friends, employees or students? ==

Martijn: /* Can I put {{MEDIACENTER}} banners on my website? Can I link to you? */

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	== Can I put {{MEDIACENTER}} banners on my website? Can I link to you? ==		== Can I put {{MEDIACENTER}} banners on my website? Can I link to you? ==
	Thanks for your support :-) Of course you may. Just be sure to follow the '''[[Official:Visual Identity Guidelines\|Visual Identity Guidelines]]'''.		Thanks for your support :-) Of course you may. Just be sure to follow the '''[[Official:Visual Identity Guidelines\|Visual Identity Guidelines]]''', '''[[Official:Trademark Policy\|Trademark Policy]]''' or any other restrictions mentioned on this page.

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Martijn: /* Naming your Application or Product; Applying for a Domain */

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Naming your Application or Product; Applying for a Domain

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	These above are some examples but not limited to the usage of the policy. If you have any question regarding a proposed usage of our marks or to request permission for a certain use, please contact us here.		These above are some examples but not limited to the usage of the policy. If you have any question regarding a proposed usage of our marks or to request permission for a certain use, please contact us here.

			== Using XBMC Foundation marks in your Ad or Marketing Campaign ==

			You may:

			:* Use any of the XBMC Foundation brand logos or application icons as a link to a XBMC Foundation related service, in a manner that satisfies the other Guidelines.
			:* Use any of the XBMC Foundation brand logos or application icons to show that your product is compatible with our products.

			You may not:

			:* Use the XBMC Foundation marks in a way that might imply a XBMC Foundation partnership with, or endorsement of, your product or business.
			:* Distort or alter the XBMC Foundation marks in any way.
			:* Use the marks in a way that confuses any of the XBMC Foundation brands with your brand or any other brand.
			:* Use XBMC Foundation slogans or copyrighted works in a manner that would suggest a relationship or commonality with XBMC Foundation.
			:* Use any XBMC Foundation mark in connection with any illegal activity.

	== Can I put {{MEDIACENTER}} banners on my website? Can I link to you? ==		== Can I put {{MEDIACENTER}} banners on my website? Can I link to you? ==

Martijn: /* Can I modify your logos and distribute the result? */

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 Please don't. The logos are trademarked, and so if the result is confusingly similar to the original, or used in a confusing manner, it's a violation of trademark law.
 == Doesn't having trademark restrictions contravene the principles of free software? ==

Martijn at 13:58, 23 November 2014

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 == Can I download one copy and install it on lots of machines in my company/school/university/pizzeria? ==
 Sure. Our products are [http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html Free software], both as in speech and as in beer, and there are no fees or notification requirements. If you plan to reconfigure it and then sell the machines, we do have '''[[Official:Distribution Policy|a policy about that]]'''.
 == Can I put {{MEDIACENTER}} banners on my website? Can I link to you? ==

Martijn: /* What's the purpose of this document? */

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What's the purpose of this document?

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	== What's the purpose of this document? ==		== What's the purpose of this document? ==
	This document sets out to answer, beyond what's in the '''[[Official:Trademark Policy\|trademark policy]]''', common questions which arise about the use of the XBMC Foundation Trademarks and Logos. Our code is free, but we do strictly enforce our trademark rights, we must, in order to keep them valid. This means that, while you have considerable freedom to redistribute and modify our software, there are tight restrictions on your ability to use the XBMC Foundation name and logos, even when built into binaries that we provide.		This document sets out to answer, beyond what's in the '''[[Official:Trademark Policy\|trademark policy]]''', common questions which arise about the use of the XBMC Foundation Trademarks and Logos. Our code is free, but we do strictly enforce our trademark rights, we must, in order to keep them valid. This means that, while you have considerable freedom to redistribute and modify our software, there are tight restrictions on your ability to use the XBMC Foundation name and logos, even when built into binaries that we provide. To ensure that there is never confusion about our products and services, or our relationship with developers, partners and other members of the XBMC Foundation products and it's community. Using the marks in the ways as described in our policy will allow you to avoid negotiating agreements with XBMC Foundation and its lawyers, or receiving a request to change an inappropriate use. You must receive explicit written permission from the XBMC Foundation to use our marks in any way not described in the Guidelines and your use is subject to your agreement to be legally bound by these Guidelines, including the terms of our trademark license provided below. If you have any question regarding a proposed usage of our marks or to request permission for a certain use, please contact us here.

	== What are the XBMC Foundation Trademarks and Logos? ==		== What are the XBMC Foundation Trademarks and Logos? ==

Ned Scott at 11:18, 26 August 2014

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	== What's the purpose of this document? ==		== What's the purpose of this document? ==
	This document sets out to answer, beyond what's in the '''[[~~XBMC~~:Trademark Policy\|trademark policy]]''', common questions which arise about the use of the XBMC Foundation Trademarks and Logos. Our code is free, but we do strictly enforce our trademark rights, we must, in order to keep them valid. This means that, while you have considerable freedom to redistribute and modify our software, there are tight restrictions on your ability to use the XBMC Foundation name and logos, even when built into binaries that we provide.		This document sets out to answer, beyond what's in the '''[[Official:Trademark Policy\|trademark policy]]''', common questions which arise about the use of the XBMC Foundation Trademarks and Logos. Our code is free, but we do strictly enforce our trademark rights, we must, in order to keep them valid. This means that, while you have considerable freedom to redistribute and modify our software, there are tight restrictions on your ability to use the XBMC Foundation name and logos, even when built into binaries that we provide.

	== What are the XBMC Foundation Trademarks and Logos? ==		== What are the XBMC Foundation Trademarks and Logos? ==
	We have a '''[[~~XBMC~~:List of Foundation Trademarks\|list]]'''.		We have a '''[[Official:List of Foundation Trademarks\|list]]'''.

	== Can I distribute any of the XBMC Foundation software from my website, by CD, or to my friends, employees or students? ==		== Can I distribute any of the XBMC Foundation software from my website, by CD, or to my friends, employees or students? ==
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	Just remember to follow all requirements of the applicable open source license when distributing binaries and/or code.		Just remember to follow all requirements of the applicable open source license when distributing binaries and/or code.

	If you want to distribute one of our products and this answer does not apply to you, please say so explicitly in your '''[[~~XBMC~~:Trademark Usage Request\|trademark use request]]''', because otherwise you'll just get pointed at this FAQ entry :-)		If you want to distribute one of our products and this answer does not apply to you, please say so explicitly in your '''[[Official:Trademark Usage Request\|trademark use request]]''', because otherwise you'll just get pointed at this FAQ entry :-)

	== Can I download one copy and install it on lots of machines in my company/school/university/pizzeria? ==		== Can I download one copy and install it on lots of machines in my company/school/university/pizzeria? ==
	Sure. Our products are [http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html Free software], both as in speech and as in beer, and there are no fees or notification requirements. If you plan to reconfigure it and then sell the machines, we do have '''[[~~XBMC~~:Distribution Policy\|a policy about that]]'''.		Sure. Our products are [http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html Free software], both as in speech and as in beer, and there are no fees or notification requirements. If you plan to reconfigure it and then sell the machines, we do have '''[[Official:Distribution Policy\|a policy about that]]'''.

	== Can I put {{MEDIACENTER}} banners on my website? Can I link to you? ==		== Can I put {{MEDIACENTER}} banners on my website? Can I link to you? ==
	Thanks for your support :-) Of course you may. Just be sure to follow the '''[[~~XBMC~~:Visual Identity Guidelines\|Visual Identity Guidelines]]'''.		Thanks for your support :-) Of course you may. Just be sure to follow the '''[[Official:Visual Identity Guidelines\|Visual Identity Guidelines]]'''.

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	No. Many free software licenses explicitly exclude rights to trademarks, and so trademark restrictions on otherwise free software is accepted by the community. We are using our trademarks as a mark of quality to protect customers - we think this is very much within the principles of free software.		No. Many free software licenses explicitly exclude rights to trademarks, and so trademark restrictions on otherwise free software is accepted by the community. We are using our trademarks as a mark of quality to protect customers - we think this is very much within the principles of free software.

	If your question isn't covered here, time to move on to '''[[~~XBMC~~:Trademark Policy index\|one of the other Trademark Policy documents]]'''.		If your question isn't covered here, time to move on to '''[[Official:Trademark Policy index\|one of the other Trademark Policy documents]]'''.

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