Rules for Logo Use | Accredify Global

Terms and Conditions for Use of Accredify Global Logo / Certification Mark

Use of the AB Logo & Accredify Global Certification Mark is subject to the conditions detailed below:

1. Where AB Logo & AG Certification Mark is used, the client shall ensure:
   

   (a) That they are used together, not in isolation and not disproportionately represented, and positioned in a manner that ensures the relationship between the AB and the AG Certification Mark along with the Standard and Certification No

2. Use shall be restricted to correspondence, advertising, and promotional material that is directly applicable to the scope of registration as shown on the Registration Schedule.

3. The AB Logo shall not be used in such a way to suggest that the Accreditation Council, or any Government officials, have certified or approved the client’s activities, or in any other misleading manner.
4. Use shall be such that there is no implication that the goods or services themselves are approved by AB & AG
5. AB Logo & AG Certification Mark issued within the framework of a quality system certification program.
   • May be used on stationary, literature and publicity material.
   • Shall NOT be used on a product, or in any way that may be interpreted as denoting product conformity.

   Note: The table below provides guidance on the use of certification/ registration marks for indicating when a product has been made under a certified/ registered quality management system.

   Use of Marks *3	On Product * 1	On larger boxes etc. used for transportation of products *2	In Pamphlets etc. for advertisement
   Without a statement	Not allowed	Not allowed	Allowed *5
   With a statement *4	Not allowed	Not allowed	Allowed *5

   • *1. This could be a tangible product itself or product in an individual package container etc.
   • *2. This applies to marks that have a specific form including some basic description of its applicability. A statement in words alone does not constitute a mark in this sense. Any such wording should be true and not mislead.
   • *3. The statement includes reference to identification (e.g. brand or name) of the certified client, type of management system (e.g. QMS/EMS/OHSMS/FSMS/ISMS/MDQMS) and the applicable standard; the AG issuing the certificate. Rules governing the use of any statement on product packaging or in accompanying information that the client has a certified management system. Product packaging is considered as that which can be removed without the product disintegrating or being damaged. Accompanying information is considered as separately available or easily detachable. Type labels or identification plates are considered as part of the product. The statement shall in no way imply that the product, process or service is certified by this means.
   • *4. The marks shall not permitted to be applied to laboratory test, calibration or inspection reports.
   • *5. The marks shall not allow reference to its management system certification to be used in such a way as to imply that the AG certifies a product (including service) or process.
   • *6. When using symbols or logos, adequate attention should be paid to avoid infringement of clauses 3.1.1.2d) and 3.7 of ISO/ IEC 17021.
   • *7. If violated, ACCREDIFY GLOBAL LLC (AG) reserves the right to revoke/suspend/ withdraw the registration certificate without prior written information to client and legal action will be taken under US laws which is breach of contract/trust.
   • *8. AG logo is registered by the registrar of trade mark under the USPTO trademark act Unauthorized use of mark shall be punished.
   • *9. Upon withdrawal of its certification, discontinues its use of all advertising matter that contains a reference to certification, as directed by the AG.
   • *10. Amends all advertising matter when the scope of certification has been reduced;
   • *11. Does not allow reference to its management system certification to be used in such a way as to imply that the certification body certifies a product (including service) or process;
   • *12. Does not imply that the certification applies to activities and sites that are outside the scope of certification;
   • *13. Does not use its certification in such a manner that would bring the AG and/or certification system into disrepute and lose public trust.

We accept that we have well understood all the above terms and conditions and the above are overridden by the conditions for the use of AB Logo & AG Certification mark and we undertake to abide by all for the use of AB Logo & AG Certification mark and if violated, Accredify Global LLC (AG) reserves the right to revoke/ suspend/ withdraw the registration certificate without prior written information to us and action will be taken under US laws, breach of contract/trust.

Declaration

We confirm that we have read, understood, and accepted the above terms and conditions for the use of the Accredify Global Certification Mark / Logo. We agree to abide by these rules during the validity of our certification. In case of any violation, Accredify Global LLC reserves the right to suspend, withdraw, or revoke the certificate and initiate legal action as appropriate.

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(With Seal of the Organization)