Trademark Usage Guidelines

1.1 The following are registered trademarks and proprietary intellectual property of Accreditation Standards Institute LLC ("ASI"):

1.2 These marks are protected under United States and international trademark law. Unauthorized use may result in legal action, including claims for trademark infringement, unfair competition, and monetary damages.

2.1 If you are a certified ASI graduate in good standing, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to use ASI trademarks as follows:

2.2 Proper Attribution Examples:

3.1 The following uses of ASI trademarks are strictly prohibited. Violations may result in immediate credential revocation and legal action:

3.2 Improper Use Examples:

4.1 The ASI logo is a protected trademark and may only be used under the following conditions:

• By certified graduates displaying their official digital certificate (logo is embedded in certificate)
• With prior written permission from ASI for specific, approved use cases
• In accordance with ASI brand guidelines provided upon approval

4.2 If permission is granted, the following logo usage rules apply:

• The logo must not be modified, stretched, recolored, or altered in any way
• Minimum clear space must be maintained around the logo
• The logo must not be placed on busy backgrounds that reduce legibility
• The logo must link to the official ASI website when used digitally
• The logo must never appear larger than your own business branding

5.1 When posting about your ASI certification on social media, you must:

• Be honest and accurate about your certification and qualifications
• Clearly distinguish your personal opinions from official ASI positions
• Not create accounts that could be confused with official ASI accounts
• Not speak on behalf of ASI without explicit authorization
• Tag official ASI accounts appropriately when referencing your certification

5.2 Recommended hashtags for sharing your certification:

6.1 Media outlets, journalists, bloggers, and other third parties wishing to reference or use ASI trademarks must:

• Use the full, correct name: "Accreditation Standards Institute" (not abbreviated on first reference)
• Include appropriate trademark symbols (® or ™) on first use when practical
• Contact ASI for official logo assets, press materials, or interview requests
• Not imply endorsement or partnership without written authorization

6.2 For media inquiries and press materials, contact: press@accreditation-standards.org

7.1 ASI actively monitors and protects its trademarks. Violations of these guidelines may result in:

• Formal cease and desist notice demanding immediate correction
• Immediate revocation of ASI certification and credential rights
• Removal from the ASI graduate directory and verification system
• Legal action for trademark infringement under the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. § 1051 et seq.)
• Claims for monetary damages, including actual damages, profits, and statutory damages up to $2,000,000 per willful infringement
• Recovery of attorney's fees and litigation costs
• Injunctive relief requiring immediate cessation of infringing activities

8.1 ASI appreciates the assistance of our graduate community in protecting our shared brand. If you become aware of unauthorized use of ASI trademarks, please report it immediately.

8.2 When reporting a violation, please include:

• Description of the unauthorized use
• URL, screenshots, or other evidence
• Name/contact information of the infringing party (if known)
• Your contact information for follow-up