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== What's the purpose of this document? == | == What's the purpose of this document? == | ||
This document sets out to answer, beyond what's in the '''[[ | This document sets out to answer, beyond what's in the '''[[Official:Trademark Policy|trademark policy]]''', common questions which arise about the use of the XBMC Foundation Trademarks and Logos. Our code is free, but we do strictly enforce our trademark rights, we must, in order to keep them valid. This means that, while you have considerable freedom to redistribute and modify our software, there are tight restrictions on your ability to use the XBMC Foundation name and logos, even when built into binaries that we provide. | ||
== What are the XBMC Foundation Trademarks and Logos? == | == What are the XBMC Foundation Trademarks and Logos? == | ||
We have a '''[[ | We have a '''[[Official:List of Foundation Trademarks|list]]'''. | ||
== Can I distribute any of the XBMC Foundation software from my website, by CD, or to my friends, employees or students? == | == Can I distribute any of the XBMC Foundation software from my website, by CD, or to my friends, employees or students? == | ||
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Just remember to follow all requirements of the applicable open source license when distributing binaries and/or code. | Just remember to follow all requirements of the applicable open source license when distributing binaries and/or code. | ||
If you want to distribute one of our products and this answer does not apply to you, please say so explicitly in your '''[[ | If you want to distribute one of our products and this answer does not apply to you, please say so explicitly in your '''[[Official:Trademark Usage Request|trademark use request]]''', because otherwise you'll just get pointed at this FAQ entry :-) | ||
== Can I download one copy and install it on lots of machines in my company/school/university/pizzeria? == | == Can I download one copy and install it on lots of machines in my company/school/university/pizzeria? == | ||
Sure. Our products are [http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html Free software], both as in speech and as in beer, and there are no fees or notification requirements. If you plan to reconfigure it and then sell the machines, we do have '''[[ | Sure. Our products are [http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html Free software], both as in speech and as in beer, and there are no fees or notification requirements. If you plan to reconfigure it and then sell the machines, we do have '''[[Official:Distribution Policy|a policy about that]]'''. | ||
== Can I put {{MEDIACENTER}} banners on my website? Can I link to you? == | == Can I put {{MEDIACENTER}} banners on my website? Can I link to you? == | ||
Thanks for your support :-) Of course you may. Just be sure to follow the '''[[ | Thanks for your support :-) Of course you may. Just be sure to follow the '''[[Official:Visual Identity Guidelines|Visual Identity Guidelines]]'''. | ||
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No. Many free software licenses explicitly exclude rights to trademarks, and so trademark restrictions on otherwise free software is accepted by the community. We are using our trademarks as a mark of quality to protect customers - we think this is very much within the principles of free software. | No. Many free software licenses explicitly exclude rights to trademarks, and so trademark restrictions on otherwise free software is accepted by the community. We are using our trademarks as a mark of quality to protect customers - we think this is very much within the principles of free software. | ||
If your question isn't covered here, time to move on to '''[[ | If your question isn't covered here, time to move on to '''[[Official:Trademark Policy index|one of the other Trademark Policy documents]]'''. | ||
[[Category:Trademark Policy]] | [[Category:Trademark Policy]] | ||
[[Category:FAQ]] | [[Category:FAQ]] | ||
Revision as of 11:18, 26 August 2014
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Trademark Policy FAQ
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What's the purpose of this document?
This document sets out to answer, beyond what's in the trademark policy, common questions which arise about the use of the XBMC Foundation Trademarks and Logos. Our code is free, but we do strictly enforce our trademark rights, we must, in order to keep them valid. This means that, while you have considerable freedom to redistribute and modify our software, there are tight restrictions on your ability to use the XBMC Foundation name and logos, even when built into binaries that we provide.
What are the XBMC Foundation Trademarks and Logos?
We have a list.
Can I distribute any of the XBMC Foundation software from my website, by CD, or to my friends, employees or students?
If you are redistributing unchanged official stable binaries downloaded from kodi.tv, to anyone in any way and for any purpose, no further permissions are required from us. We request that you distribute the latest stable version (and of course, we believe that it's in your best interest to do so as well).
Just remember to follow all requirements of the applicable open source license when distributing binaries and/or code.
If you want to distribute one of our products and this answer does not apply to you, please say so explicitly in your trademark use request, because otherwise you'll just get pointed at this FAQ entry :-)
Can I download one copy and install it on lots of machines in my company/school/university/pizzeria?
Sure. Our products are Free software, both as in speech and as in beer, and there are no fees or notification requirements. If you plan to reconfigure it and then sell the machines, we do have a policy about that.
Can I put Kodi banners on my website? Can I link to you?
Thanks for your support :-) Of course you may. Just be sure to follow the Visual Identity Guidelines.
Can I make a t-shirt/desktop wallpaper/baseball cap with the logo on?
Sure, if it's just for you, or if it's for others and no money or other consideration changes hands.
Can I modify your logos and distribute the result?
Please don't. The logos are trademarked, and so if the result is confusingly similar to the original, or used in a confusing manner, it's a violation of trademark law.
Doesn't having trademark restrictions contravene the principles of free software?
No. Many free software licenses explicitly exclude rights to trademarks, and so trademark restrictions on otherwise free software is accepted by the community. We are using our trademarks as a mark of quality to protect customers - we think this is very much within the principles of free software.
If your question isn't covered here, time to move on to one of the other Trademark Policy documents.