[FOSS4G-Oceania] Motion: logo permission

[Greg Lauer]

+1

On Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 8:42 AM John Bryant <johnwbryant at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all, following our recent email discussion
> <http://osgeo-org.1560.x6.nabble.com/use-of-FOSS4G-SotM-Oceania-logo-td5378925.html>
> about the community use of the FOSS4G SotM Oceania logo, I want to frame
> this as a motion we can vote on, and move forward.
>
> I understand there are concerns about retaining control over usage, so I
> propose:
>
> MOTION: We adopt a permission-based approach to the use of our logo, where
> we can grant explicit permission for use, by request. Unless there are
> specific concerns about potential misuse of the logo, we will generally be
> permissive, and provide guidance along the lines of:
>
> *Hi <>,*
>
> *We are glad to hear that you would like to embrace the ethos of FOSS4G
> and make use of the FOSS4G SotM Oceania logo. We are fine with this use,
> but ask that you be mindful of the following:*
>
> ** Please make it clear that we are not endorsing your company or brand,
> although we'd be happy if you wish to endorse us, such as "<Company> -
> proud supporters of * *FOSS4G SotM Oceania**".*
>
> ** Please avoid confusion where people might think that the wearers of the
> shirt are official event organisers, maybe by making our logo small
> compared to other artwork on the shirt.*
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