LOGO POLICY

1. Purpose

a) The Ringette Canada Logo is the property of Ringette Canada. The purpose of this policy is to ensure

b) the protection of Ringette Canada’s Logo and is intended to provide guidance on correct logo usage, but in no way implies any rights or endorsement on the part of any user.

2. Application of this Policy

a) This policy applies to the Ringette Canada Staff, Board of Directors, Committee members, committee member and Ringette Canada members and those third parities wishing to use the Ringette Canada Logo.

3. Ringette Canada Logo

a) The Ringette Canada logo consists of the emblem, which is the maple leaf with a ring incorporated in the design, and the wording.

4. Use of the Logo

a) Ringette Canada reserves the right to use and grant permission to use the Ringette Canada Logo in any way it deems appropriate and also reserves the right to request other parties cease usage of the logo in instances where Ringette Canada, in their own discretion, deems the usage inappropriate, misleading or in violation of this policy and any law or regulation.

b) Use of the Ringette Canada Logo will be consistent with the philosophy, aims and objectives of Ringette Canada.

c) The Ringette Canada logo will not be reproduced or used without written permission from Ringette Canada.

d) Requests to use the Ringette Canada logo must be submitted in writing to the Ringettte Canada office at least thirty (30) day prior to the expected use or reproduction of the logo. Submissions must include a sample and/or explanation of the proposed use or reproduction.

e) Ringette Canada will provide written permission or denial within seven (7) business days of receipt of the request. This decision is not appealable.

5. Acceptable Uses

a. Only the official Ringette Canada logo may be used. Hand-drawn or altered versions are not permitted.

b) Acceptable color combinations for the reproduction of the Ringette Canada logo are:

• Flag red for both the emblem and wording
• Black for both the emblem and wording
• Flag red for the emblem and black for the wording
• White for both the emblem and wording on a black background
• Gold for both the emblem and wording restricted for use on clothing of the Ringette Canada Board of Directors and staff.
• The Ringette Canada Logo may be resized as needed, provided it is scaled proportionately, and the words “Ringette Canada” and “Ringuette Canada” are still legible.

c) The Ringette Canada Logo will not be used in any way that could be interpreted as:

• Harmful to the reputation or image of Ringette Canada or its events.
• A false or implied endorsement, sponsorship, approval of Ringette Canada’s support of the user’s products, services, events or other related activities.
• A violation of any law, regulation, public policy or the rights of others.
• In consideration of the acceptance of the Organization’s use of the Ringette Canada Logo, the Organization agrees as follows:

1. To abide by the Ringette Canada Logo Policy and Ringette Canada Policies and Procedures.
2. That all information provided to Ringette Canada is accurate and correct.
3. That Ringette Canada reserves the right to revoke the Organization’s acceptance of use of the Ringette Canada Logo.
4. Acceptance of the Organization’s use of the Ringette Canada Logo is confirmed upon signature of the Executive Director of Ringette Canada.