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+# TRADEMARK GUIDELINES
+
+This document outlines the policy for allowable uses of trademarks owned by Bitwarden, Inc.
+(“Bitwarden") by other parties.
+
+Bitwarden owns all Bitwarden-related trademarks, service marks, and logos and the names of
+all Bitwarden® projects are trademarks of Bitwarden.
+
+The role of trademarks is to provide assurance about the source and quality of the products or
+services with which the trademark is associated. We want to allow members of the Bitwarden
+community to discuss our products and services and to accurately describe their affiliation with
+Bitwarden. Bitwarden has established this Policy to encourage others to make accurate,
+non-confusing use of the Bitwarden trademarks, while also ensuring that those trademarks
+maintain their distinctiveness and strength as reliable indicators of the source and quality of
+Bitwarden products and services. Although some Bitwarden projects may be available under
+free and open licenses, those licenses cover copyright only and do not include any express or
+implied right to use our trademarks. Bitwarden does not allow third parties to use its
+trademarks without a written agreement or express permission. Thus, Bitwarden projects that
+are available under open source licenses may be copied, modified, distributed or sold by third
+parties in accordance with the terms of the applicable open source license, but they cannot be
+branded or marketed with Bitwarden trademarks in the absence of a trademark license.
+
+While open-source licenses allow modification of copyrighted software and distribution in
+original or modified form, such distribution could be misleading if distributed under the same
+name as the source project. This could cause confusion among consumers of the software as to
+source. The consumers may mistakenly believe they are receiving software that is produced or
+supported by Bitwarden. This Policy describes the circumstances under which you may use our
+trademarks, regardless of the type of license you may have from Bitwarden. In this Policy we
+are not trying to limit the lawful use of our trademarks, but rather describe for you what we
+consider the parameters of lawful use to be. Trademark law can be ambiguous, so we hope to
+provide enough clarity for you to understand whether we will consider your use licensed or
+non-infringing.
+
+## Our Trademarks
+
+This Policy covers the following non-exhaustive list of our trademarks:
+
+1. Our trademarks and service marks (the "Marks"):
+    
+- Bitwarden®
+- ![Logo](https://i.imgur.com/FIv4bYq.png)
+
+2. The unique visual styling of our website and elements used in or otherwise related to
+    the products and services we offer (the "Trade Dress"). See our Style Guide for further
+    information.
+
+This Policy encompasses all trademarks and service marks, whether Word Marks, Logos or Trade
+Dress, which are collectively referred to as the "Marks." Some Marks may not be registered, but
+registration is not necessarily required for ownership of trademarks. This Policy covers our
+Marks whether they are registered or not.
+
+## Universal Considerations for All Uses
+
+The following guidelines show proper (and improper) use of Marks. Any use of the Marks must
+be licensed and comply with these guidelines. Whenever you use one of the Marks, you must
+always do so in a way that does not mislead anyone, either directly or by omission, about
+exactly what they are getting and from whom. For example, you cannot say you are distributing
+the Bitwarden® software when you're distributing a modified version of it, because people
+would be confused when they are not getting the same features and functionality they would
+get if they downloaded the software directly from us. You also cannot distribute Bitwarden®
+software using the Marks if you do not have a license from us, because that would imply that
+your distribution comes from or is supported by Bitwarden. You cannot use our Marks on your
+website in a way that suggests that your website is an official website or that we endorse your
+website, unless permitted in a written agreement with us. You can, though, say you like the
+Bitwarden® software, say that you participate in the Bitwarden® community, or refer to
+Bitwarden® products and services if these statements are true.
+
+This fundamental requirement, that it is always clear to people what they are getting and from
+whom, is reflected throughout this Policy. It should also serve as your guide if you are not sure
+about how you are using the Marks.
+
+## Standards for Use
+
+All uses of Bitwarden Marks must conform to the following principles:
+
+1. You may use the Marks only to identify and distinguish Bitwarden products and services.
+    Our Marks may not be applied to products or services provided by anyone else.
+
+2. If you are self-hosting the Bitwarden software or using the Bitwarden software
+    on-premise, in each case under a subscription or license agreement with Bitwarden, you
+    may use the Bitwarden Marks to describe or reference the password management
+    platform or use the Bitwarden login page shown below for your users or organization:
+    
+    ![Login page](https://i.imgur.com/J0o51cO.png)
+
+3. You may not use or register, in whole or in part, the Marks as part of your own
+    trademark, service mark, domain name, company name, trade name, product name,
+    service name or social media handle/account.
+
+4. Trademark law does not allow your use of names or trademarks that are too similar to
+    ours. You therefore may not use an obvious variation of any of our Marks or any
+    phonetic equivalent, foreign language equivalent, takeoff, or abbreviation for a similar or
+    compatible product or service. This includes combinations or integrations of all or
+    portions of the Marks in a way that the public may think of the use as a new mark (e.g.
+    SuperBitwarden, or Bitwarden2.0).
+
+5. You may not use the Marks in a way that disparages or harms Bitwarden or our products
+    or services. You also may not use our Marks in connection with harmful or
+    objectionable materials of any sort.
+
+6. We reserve the right to object to any use of our Marks that we view as non-compliant
+    with these Trademark Guidelines or applicable law. By using our brand materials, you
+    agree to take all necessary steps to resolve any objections we have. You also
+    acknowledge that Bitwarden is the sole owner of Bitwarden Marks and goodwill derived
+    from their use accrues only to Bitwarden.
+
+7. Provided that you have obtained a license from Bitwarden, you can use the word mark in
+    books and articles as long as the use does not suggest that we have published, endorse,
+    or agree with your work.
+
+You agree that you will not acquire any rights in the Marks and that any goodwill generated by
+your use of the Marks inures solely to our benefit.
+
+## Proper Use of the Marks
+
+Always use the Word Marks in a manner distinguished from surrounding text, with initial capital
+letters, and in the exact form with the correct spelling (neither abbreviated, hyphenated, or
+combined with any other word or words).
+
+**Correct**
+
+- Bitwarden®
+
+**Incorrect**
+
+- BITWARDEN
+- BitWarden
+- Bitward
+
+**Use Marks as Proper Adjectives Followed by a Generic Term.** Trademarks should be used as
+adjectives followed by a generic modifier, and not as nouns or verbs. For example:
+
+**Correct**
+
+- The Bitwarden® platform is widely used in many industries.
+- I was able to quickly gain control over my organization's sensitive data with Bitwarden®
+    password management software.
+- I use the Bitwarden® application to manage my passwords.
+
+**Incorrect**
+
+- Bitwarden® is widely used.
+
+**Do Not Use Marks in the Possessive Form.** Because trademarks are not nouns, they should not
+be used in the possessive form. For example:
+
+**Correct**
+
+- The Bitwarden® platform safely stores and protects passwords.
+
+**Incorrect**
+
+- Bitwarden's platform safely stores and protects passwords.
+
+**Do Not Use Marks to Suggest Endorsement by Bitwarden.**
+
+**Correct**
+
+- Our platform was developed using Bitwarden® open source software
+
+**Incorrect**
+
+- "Open Bitwarden"
+- XYZ ENTERPRISE 3.4.9 (FREE AND OPEN UNRESTRICTED BITWARDEN ENTERPRISE FORK)
+
+## Use of Logos
+
+You may not use our logos unless you have obtained written permission. If you have obtained a
+separate license to use our logos, you may not change any logo except to scale it proportionally.
+This means you may not add decorative elements, change the colors, change the proportions,
+distort it, add elements, or combine it with other logos. The logo may only be used displaying
+the exact colors shown in our Style Guide.
+
+## Mark Attribution and Notices
+
+The first or most prominent mention of a Mark on a webpage, document, packaging, or
+documentation should be accompanied by a symbol indicating whether the Mark is a registered
+trademark ("®") or an unregistered trademark ("™"). Also, if you are using our Marks for uses
+for which we are granting a separate license, please put the following notice at the foot of the
+page where you have used the Mark (or, if in a book, on the credits page), on any packaging or
+labeling, and on advertising or marketing materials: "Bitwarden is a trademark or registered
+trademark of Bitwarden, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries."
+
+## Possible Infringement
+
+If you are aware of any confusing use or misuse of the Marks in any way, we would appreciate
+you bringing this to our attention. Please contact us at <support@bitwarden.com> so that we can
+investigate it further.
+
+## Updates
+
+Bitwarden reserves the right to modify or update this Policy at any time. You should review this
+Policy from time to time so that you will be aware of any modifications or updates as they will
+apply as soon as they are posted on this page.
+
+## Further Information
+
+Bitwarden has tried to make this Trademark Policy as comprehensive and understandable as
+possible. If you have any questions about this Policy, please contact us.