Trademarks | Backdrop CMS

Backdrop CMS is a member project of Software Freedom Conservancy ("Conservancy"). Conservancy holds rights in the Marks on behalf of Backdrop CMS in accordance with its non- profit charitable mission.
Conservancy has adopted this Policy to protect the Marks (as defined below) and to make sure that the identity of Backdrop software and its free and open source nature is clear to everyone. By using this Policy, Backdrop CMS can grow the use of Backdrop software while making sure that the Marks are protected in a way that's consistent with U.S. trademark law (U.S. Registration 4680534). This Policy is written to allow all clear and appropriate use of the Marks while disapproving use of the Marks in ways that could confuse people as to where the software came from, or that implies an otherwise non- existent association with Backdrop CMS. By adhering to this Policy, you help to promote to the public the freedom to use and develop the Backdrop software.
Throughout this Policy, the word "Marks" refers to the following:
This Policy is only concerned with the Marks associated with Backdrop CMS, and does not address any copyrights associated with Backdrop software.
The first prominent mention of a Mark should be immediately followed by a symbol for, as applicable, a registered trademark (®) or an unregistered trademark (™). For example: "Backdrop CMS®".
This requirement is waived in all contexts where such marks are not required to protect the intellectual property rights associated with the Marks, such as email, online discussion, and academic papers. We encourage the use of the applicable symbols whenever possible, but recognize that many users will omit them in non-commercial and informal contexts.
You can use "Backdrop CMS and the Backdrop logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Software Freedom Conservancy in the United States and/or other countries." when you need to mention "Backdrop CMS" in e.g. list of trademarks held by other people.
You may use the Marks without prior written permission (subject to the other sections) as follows:
In addition, you may use the Marks to refer to products, services, or communities outside of Backdrop CMS or Backdrop software without written permission in the following contexts:
Conservancy does not charge a fee for a license to use the Marks in these contexts. However, we do of course welcome donations. If you're interested in donating to Backdrop CMS, care of Conservancy, please visit the Contribute page. Conservancy is a United States 501(c)(3) public charity.
You may not use the Marks in the following ways:
In addition, you may not use any of the Marks as a syllable in a new word or as part of a portmanteau (e.g., "Backdroptacular", "Backdropedia") used as a mark for a third-party product or service without Conservancy's written permission. For the avoidance of doubt, this provision applies even to third-party marks that use the Marks as a syllable or as part of a portmanteau to refer to a product or service's use of Backdrop code.
This Policy does not confer any rights to use the trademarks "Software Freedom Conservancy," "Conservancy," or to use any other trademarks other than the Marks listed in Section 1. This Policy does not authorize you to act as an agent for Conservancy, enter into any agreement on behalf of or otherwise create any liability for Backdrop CMS or Conservancy.
You may not create and/or sell merchandise bearing any of the Marks without Conservancy's express written permission. If you are interested in using creating and/or selling merchandise bearing any of the the Marks, please send proofs of your designs to us at TRADEMARK@SFCONSERVANCY.ORG.
Conservancy reserves the sole right to:
This Policy is designed to keep the Marks safe in order to protect this software's reputation, earned by the contributions of Backdrop CMS to the free and open source software community, and to the public at large. If you see any use of the Marks anywhere that you think violates this Policy or otherwise goes against the spirit of Backdrop CMS and Conservancy's mission, please bring it to Conservancy's attention by contacting us at TRADEMARK@SFCONSERVANCY.ORG.
If you have questions about using the Marks, or if you think you should be able to use the Marks for any purpose not allowed by this Policy and would like permission for that use, please contact Conservancy by emailing TRADEMARK@SFCONSERVANCY.ORG or by writing to Backdrop CMS c/o Software Freedom Conservancy, 137 Montague St. Ste 380, Brooklyn, NY 11201-3548.
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