Linux Foundation Brand Guidelines

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Our logo is our flag. It represents us as an organization, the amazing people who work here, the open source communities we collaborate with, and the members who support us. It is also a reflection of our purpose and professionalism. It is important that it is always used the right way, so that people are able to identify us at a glance. The logo has two variations: the primary “stacked” version and a secondary “horizontal” version.
This is our primary logo and should always be used where possible.
This is our secondary logo, and should only be used in instances where the primary logo will not be able to display correctly.
In the instance where the full-color logo can not be used, there are two variations available.
The dark primary logo should be used in print where color or white variations are not usable.
The primary logo should be displayed in white when used against a dark background.
The dark horizontal logo should be used in print where color or white variations are not usable.
The primary logo should be displayed in white when used against a dark background.
Clear space is the minimum “breathing room” maintained around The Linux Foundation logo itself. The clear space for the primary lock-up is determined by the height of the “X” in The Linux Foundation type.
The clear space for the horizontal lock-up is also determined by the height of the “X” in The Linux Foundation type. This area should be kept free of graphics, text and other marks. This space also to the edge of a border, page, screen, etc.
These logos represent specific Linux Foundation departments or initiatives. The same rules as the main logo apply to these logos. You may download the fill logos sets for your use here.
By using The Linux Foundation brand materials, you agree to the The Linux Foundation Terms of Service, The Linux Foundation Trademark Usage Guidelines, these Linux Foundation branding guidelines, and all Linux Foundation rules and policies, as may be updated from time to time. You also acknowledge that The Linux Foundation is the sole owner of Linux Foundation trademarks, promise not to interfere with The Linux Foundation’s rights in them, and acknowledge that goodwill derived from their use accrues only to The Linux Foundation. The Linux Foundation may review use of the branding materials at any time and reserves the right to terminate or modify any use.
In generalPlease don’t use our name, logos, or screenshots (“brand materials”) in ways that may be confusing, misleading, or suggest our sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation. For example, your name and logo should be more prominent than The Linux Foundation name or logo. And please don’t edit or change The Linux Foundation logo — we like it how it is!
Advertising, promotional, and sales materialsPlease check in with us before using our logo on websites, products, packaging, manuals, or for other commercial or product use. It’s ok to say in text “Member of The Linux Foundation” or “Linux Foundation Individual Supporter” (as long as it’s true!).
Education and instruction (books, guides, publications, and conferences)You can use our brand materials for educational and instructional purposes, but please remember that it shouldn’t be confusing or misleading, or suggest our sponsorship. We generally don’t allow use of our logos or screenshots on book covers, for example.
Also remember to include this statement (or something like it) in your printed materials: “(Title) is not affiliated with or otherwise sponsored by The Linux Foundation”
Products, websites, names, and logosPlease don’t use our name as a part of your company or service name, website name, trade name, or product name. Don’t use our logo or incorporate our logo into yours. Don’t use a domain name containing “linuxfoundation” or any confusingly similar words.
Linking to The Linux FoundationIf you want to promote your organizations affiliation with The Linux Foundation, you can use our logo if it meets our guidelines. For example, “[Company Name] is a member of [linked logo].”
MerchandiseWhile we do produce lots of t-shirts for our events that have our logo on them, we don’t generally allow third parties to make, sell, or give away anything with our name or logo on it.
AttributionPlease include appropriate attribution of The Linux Foundation’s ownership of its trademarks when you use them. This attribution notice can be included in the fine print at the bottom of your content. An example is: “The Linux Foundation and The Linux Foundation logo design are registered trademarks of The Linux Foundation. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.”
More questions?Feel free to email brand@linuxfoundation.org. It helps if you send a mockup of your intended use so we can be specific in our response. We’ll do our best to get back to you ASAP but please give us two weeks to get back to you. (Please note that no response doesn’t mean approval and that we’re currently only able to respond to inquiries made in English.)
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