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 '''How to Use the Freecycle Trademark'''
-The following guidelines are for all countries, unless otherwise specified. If you reside in the United States, you can find specific instructions [[US_Copyright_and_Trademark_Use|here]]. If you reside in the European Union, you can find specific instructions [[EU_Trademark|here]]. If you reside in Canada, Australia or New Zealand, the proper logo information can be found [[Copyright_and_Trademark_Use_for_Canada,_Australia_or_New_Zealand|here]].
+The following guidelines are for all countries, unless otherwise specified. If you reside in the United States, you can find specific instructions '''[[US_Copyright_and_Trademark_Use|here]]'''. If you reside in the European Union, you can find specific instructions '''[[EU_Trademark|here]]'''. If you reside in Canada, Australia or New Zealand, the proper logo information can be found '''[[Copyright_and_Trademark_Use_for_Canada,_Australia_or_New_Zealand|here]]'''.
 We are doing a really good thing here. And, we are also learning as we go, which means there will always be evolution and change. Because the Freecycle concept is unique and amazingly successful, there are many who have and who would try to use it for personal gain and profit. For that reason, The Freecycle Network ™ is incorporated as a nonprofit organization, and the Freecycle name and logo are both trademark protected.

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 '''How to Use the Freecycle Trademark'''
-The following guidelines are for all countries, unless otherwise specified. If you reside in the United States, you can find specific instructions [[US_Copyright_and_Trademark_Use|here]]. If you reside in the European Union, you can find specific instructions [[EU_Trademark|here]]. If you reside in Canada, Australia or New Zealand, the proper logo information can be found [[ModManual:Trademark_auca|here]].
+The following guidelines are for all countries, unless otherwise specified. If you reside in the United States, you can find specific instructions [[US_Copyright_and_Trademark_Use|here]]. If you reside in the European Union, you can find specific instructions [[EU_Trademark|here]]. If you reside in Canada, Australia or New Zealand, the proper logo information can be found [[Copyright_and_Trademark_Use_for_Canada,_Australia_or_New_Zealand|here]].
 We are doing a really good thing here. And, we are also learning as we go, which means there will always be evolution and change. Because the Freecycle concept is unique and amazingly successful, there are many who have and who would try to use it for personal gain and profit. For that reason, The Freecycle Network ™ is incorporated as a nonprofit organization, and the Freecycle name and logo are both trademark protected.

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 '''How to Use the Freecycle Trademark'''
-The following guidelines are for all countries, unless otherwise specified. If you reside in the United States, you can find specific instructions [[ModManual:Mod_trademark|here]]. If you reside in the European Union, you can find specific instructions [[EU_Trademark|here]]. If you reside in Canada, Australia or New Zealand, the proper logo information can be found [[ModManual:Trademark_auca|here]].
+The following guidelines are for all countries, unless otherwise specified. If you reside in the United States, you can find specific instructions [[US_Copyright_and_Trademark_Use|here]]. If you reside in the European Union, you can find specific instructions [[EU_Trademark|here]]. If you reside in Canada, Australia or New Zealand, the proper logo information can be found [[ModManual:Trademark_auca|here]].
 We are doing a really good thing here. And, we are also learning as we go, which means there will always be evolution and change. Because the Freecycle concept is unique and amazingly successful, there are many who have and who would try to use it for personal gain and profit. For that reason, The Freecycle Network ™ is incorporated as a nonprofit organization, and the Freecycle name and logo are both trademark protected.

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 '''How to Use the Freecycle Trademark'''
-The following guidelines are for all countries, unless otherwise specified. If you reside in the United States, you can find specific instructions [[Copyright and Trademark Policy for the United States|here]]. If you reside in the European Union, you can find specific instructions [[EU_Trademark|here]]. If you reside in Canada, Australia or New Zealand, the proper logo information can be found [[Copyright and Trademark Policy for Canada, Australia or New Zealand|here]].
+The following guidelines are for all countries, unless otherwise specified. If you reside in the United States, you can find specific instructions [[ModManual:Mod_trademark|here]]. If you reside in the European Union, you can find specific instructions [[EU_Trademark|here]]. If you reside in Canada, Australia or New Zealand, the proper logo information can be found [[ModManual:Trademark_auca|here]].
 We are doing a really good thing here. And, we are also learning as we go, which means there will always be evolution and change. Because the Freecycle concept is unique and amazingly successful, there are many who have and who would try to use it for personal gain and profit. For that reason, The Freecycle Network ™ is incorporated as a nonprofit organization, and the Freecycle name and logo are both trademark protected.

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 In legalese, the use of the term "Freecycle" denotes a gifting service which is officially approved by the nonprofit organization "The Freecycle Network," and one that the public can expect to adhere to certain standards. The Freecycle Network must approve any email list or web site that uses the term "Freecycle." in its name and provides any sort of exchange service.
-(C) 2003, The Freecycle Network(TM). All rights reserved. The Freecycle.org logo is a registered trademark of The Freecycle Network.
+== General Trademark Usage Guidelines ==
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-''What changes should I make to my group's Freecycle Etiquette document?''<br> Make sure all instances of Freecycle are used as an adjective or trade name. Look at the main [[ModManual:Files_etiquette|Freecycle Etiquette]] link for good examples. <br><br> ''Are modified local logo graphics with our ® still okay?''<br> Adding graphics around the mark is fine and fun. We do need to leave the mark itself unaltered (so you're OK as long as the logo and ® are not covered or obscured in any way). <br><br>''What about our cafe sites? Do they have to be trademark compliant as well?''<br> Yes. Proper trademark usage is something everybody needs to observe, whether in a cafe group or in groups not even associated with Freecycle.org®. Follow the same guidelines as above. <br><br> ''I want to have someone look at my site, and tell me what I have to do.'' <br> OR <br> ''I want someone to come in and fix anything that needs to be fixed.''<br> Send an email to[mailto:TMsupport@freecycle.org TMsupport@freecycle.org] and specify which option you are interested in. (have a look or come in) <br><br> ''Where can I find the official logo that is required for my site?''<br> [[File:Freecycle_logo_r.jpg]]. <br><br> ''How do I go about getting a special logo made for my site?''<br> Glad you asked! Please contact the Graphics Team at [mailto:graphics@freecycle.org Graphics Team]<br><br>
+''What changes should I make to my group's Freecycle Etiquette document?''<br> Make sure all instances of Freecycle are used as an adjective or trade name. Look at the main [[ModManual:Files_etiquette|Freecycle Etiquette]] link for good examples. <br><br> ''Are modified local logo graphics with our ® still okay?''<br> Adding graphics around the mark is fine and fun. We do need to leave the mark itself unaltered (so you're OK as long as the logo and ® are not covered or obscured in any way). <br><br>''What about our cafe sites? Do they have to be trademark compliant as well?''<br> Yes. Proper trademark usage is something everybody needs to observe, whether in a cafe group or in groups not even associated with Freecycle.org®. Follow the same guidelines as above. <br><br> ''I want to have someone look at my site, and tell me what I have to do.'' <br> OR <br> ''I want someone to come in and fix anything that needs to be fixed.''<br> Send an email to[mailto:TMsupport@freecycle.org TMsupport@freecycle.org] and specify which option you are interested in. (have a look or come in) <br><br> ''Where can I find the official logo that is required for my site?''<br>  <br><br> ''How do I go about getting a special logo made for my site?''<br> Glad you asked! Please contact the Graphics Team at [mailto:graphics@freecycle.org Graphics Team]<br><br>
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 =How to Use the Freecycle.org® Trademark=
-The following guidelines are for the all countries, unless otherwise specified. If you reside in the United States, you can find specific instructions [[ModManual:Mod_trademark|here]]. If you reside in the European Union, you can find specific instructions [[EU_Trademark|here]]. If you reside in New Zealand, Australia or Canada, the proper logo information can be found
+The following guidelines are for the all countries, unless otherwise specified. If you reside in the United States, you can find specific instructions [[ModManual:Mod_trademark|here]]. If you reside in the European Union, you can find specific instructions [[EU_Trademark|here]]. If you reside in New Zealand, Australia or Canada, the proper logo information can be found [[ModManual:Trademark_auca|here]].
 For trademark guidelines regarding the printing of promotional material please review the guidelines and professionally designed [[Brochures|brochures]]. Permission for printing and use of our mark may be requested by writing trademark@freecycle.org.
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 == Questions and Answers ==
-<br><br> ''Do we currently have a registered trademark in the United States?''<br> Yes. Our graphic logo Freecycle.org® is trademark protected. However we do not currently have trademark rights for the term "Freecycle" alone or the previous Freecycle graphic logo lacking the ".org" portion. By using the "Freecycle.org" logo, we are able to clearly differentiate ourselves from copycats who do not share our nonprofit mission or volunteer goodwill who are using the term "Freecycle" alone. <br><br> ''Do we have a trademark outside the United States?''<br>
+<br><br> ''What happened to the Freecycle Service Mark (SM)?''<br> Freecycle formerly used the SM (Service Mark) designation, but for better worldwide uniformity and recognition, we are now using TM instead of SM. <br><br> ''Is it okay for individual email addresses or URLs to include the term "Freecycle"?''<br>
-Yes, we do. We have a strong and established mark in about 110 countries. Further, the mark is registered (an "R") in Canada, the European Union, New Zealand, and Australia. By using the term Freecycle.org with care we will be able to maintain these marks as well. <br><br> ''What happened to the Freecycle Service Mark (SM)?''<br> Freecycle formerly used the SM (Service Mark) designation, but for better worldwide uniformity and recognition, we are now using ® (R) instead of SM. <br><br> ''Is it okay for individual email addresses or URLs to include the term "Freecycle.org"?''<br> Yes, but please make sure the word is accompanied by something explanatory, like FreecycleMytownMod. <br><br> ''Do personal emails about Freecycle.org® need to use the ® mark or trademark attribution?''<br> No. Having the trademark attribution in email list footers is enough. <br><br> ''Where are the most common places that "Freecycle" use should be checked? '' <br><br>
+Yes, but please make sure the word is accompanied by something explanatory, like FreecycleMytownMod. <br><br>''Do personal emails about Freecycle.org® need to use the ® mark or trademark attribution?''<br> No. Having the trademark attribution in email list footers is enough. <br><br> ''Where are the most common places that "Freecycle" use should be checked? '' <br><br>
 *Group description/home page (Management / Description and Appearance / Description - Edit)<br> Group email footer text (Management / Messages / Subject Tag and Footer - Edit)<br> Group welcome message (Management / Membership / Welcome Message - Edit)<br> All automatically sent notices -- especially the Freecycle Etiquette document Press releases or other stand-alone documents