Rules for the use of Getcert Pvt. Ltd. Logo

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RULES FOR THE USE OF MARKS AND LOGOS OF GETCERT PVT. LTD.

Getcert Pvt. Ltd. has prepared this document “Rules for the Use Logos of Getcert Pvt. Ltd. for the purpose of client(s) whose activities are under certification control of Getcert Pvt. Ltd. and whose products are certified by Getcert Pvt. Ltd.
This document provides guidelines for the use of logos of Getcert Pvt. Ltd. by the client(s) on the products and other by whatsoever medium.
Getcert Pvt. Ltd. is a legally registered entity and the logo of Getcert Pvt. Ltd. is registered under trademark. Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark can be used on the product label(s) for the product(s) certified by Getcert Pvt. Ltd.; in accordance with the requirements of relevant certification standard of organic production.
Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark can be used, as the case may be, to refer to the certification and certification control of Getcert Pvt. Ltd. only for the activities and products certified by Getcert Pvt. Ltd.
Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark is property of Getcert Pvt. Ltd. Any unauthorized use or reference of Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark will be dealt with suitable action.

I. GENERAL RULES FOR THE USE OF GETCERT PVT. LTD. TRADEMARK

The following general rules must be respected whatever the type of media, for all uses of the Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark and/or reference to Getcert Pvt. Ltd. or to the certification:
1. Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark can only be used/ reference of Getcert Pvt. Ltd. can only be made by the client on packages, labels, involves, website, publicity and advertising material, only after prior approval from Getcert Pvt. Ltd.
2. Upon demonstration of full compliance to relevant certification standard/ scheme by the contracted client, the permission to use Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark can be granted in the form of certificate and/ or other provided the Contract/ Terms and Conditions signed between Getcert Pvt. Ltd. and the Client/ Operator is in force.
3. The client shall use Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark and mark of conformity and make reference to Getcert Pvt. Ltd. certification as per the requirements cited by Getcert Pvt. Ltd. and requirements of relevant certification standard/ scheme.
4. Only such exporters, manufacturers and processors whose products are duly certified by Getcert Pvt. Ltd., will be granted the license to use of the trademark, which would be governed by a set of regulations set by Getcert Pvt. Ltd. and requirements of relevant certification standard/ scheme.
5. Use of Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark and reference to Getcert Pvt. Ltd. or to the certification shall only be made for the product(s), organization(s) and activities(s) certified by Getcert Pvt. Ltd.
6. Use of Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark and reference to Getcert Pvt. Ltd. or to the certification, by the client shall only be made for the product(s), organization(s) and activities(s) certified by Getcert Pvt. Ltd., while the contact signed between the client and Getcert Pvt. Ltd. is in force.
7. The user shall not use the Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark and/or reference to Getcert Pvt. Ltd. or to the certification in any way bring Getcert Pvt. Ltd. into disrepute and considered unauthorized by Getcert Pvt. Ltd.
8. Upon suspension or withdrawal or cancelation of certification and / or the right to use the Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark/ mark of conformity, the client(s) shall-
a. Immediately stop the use of Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark and mark of conformity.
b. Inform about the same to its clients, stakeholders and other interested parties without any delay.
c. Immediately stop to issue or use any certificates, reports, labels displaying Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark and mark of conformity or containing references to Getcert Pvt. Ltd. certification.
d. Shall ensure the discontinuation of any materials (whether electronic or hardcopy) usage and distribution which refers to certification and display mark of conformity and Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark.
9. These rules shall always and every time be read and implemented along with the requirements of labeling and use of mark of conformity set by relevant certification standard(s)/ scheme(s). Where ever the legislative requirements/ requirements of relevant certification standard(s)/ scheme(s) interfere with these rules (TM-GCPL); the legislative requirements/ requirements of relevant certification standard(s)/ scheme(s) shall prevail.

II. GRAPHIC CHRACTORISTICS

1. Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark is protected by trademark registration rules by Getcert Pvt. Ltd. The logo will be made available in digital format upon request. Graphic representation of Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark is as below,

2. Component: The components of the logo are fixed and may not be modified.
3. Colour of Logo:

4. Colour of Background: On a background coloured white or any other light colour.
5. Shape of the logo: Neither the shape nor the typography of the logo may be changed.
6. Size of the logo The logo must have a minimum length of 8 mm. and breadth of 6 mm. Its proportions must be respected. The logo must be surrounded by empty space that is equal to one third of its length and breadth.
7. Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark can be applied in the following ways:
a. On product packaging, label etc.
b. On literature, brochures, company leaflets, invoices, delivery notes.
c. In corporate advertising and website.
d. On exhibition equipment and company displays.
8. Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark shall appear in following ways-
a. Complete and upright.
b. In proportion to the unit description.
c. Clearly visible on the main face or information panel.
d. No less prominent than mark of conformity and any other logo.

III. SPECIFIC RULES FOR USE ON PACKAGING AND LABELLING OF ORGANIC CERTIFIED PRODUCTS

1. All types of packaging or labeling of certified products displaying Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademarks and/or reference to Getcert Pvt. Ltd. or to the certification must respect the specific packaging and labelling rules defined in the relevant certification standard pertaining to the organic production and labeling.

IV. SPECIFIC RULES FOR USE FOR THE PURPOSES OF COMMUNICATION

1. The following specific rules must be respected for all media used for the purposes of communication displaying Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark and/or reference to Getcert Pvt. Ltd. or to the certification:
a. While displaying Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark and/or reference to Getcert Pvt. Ltd. the reference shall be made correctly and in a non-misleading manner.
b. While referring to the group of products, in which only some are certified, a mention identifying the corresponding certified products must be added to inform clearly the consumer.

V. MODIFICATION OF THIS RULES

1. Getcert Pvt. Ltd. have every right to modify this rule for use of Getcert Pvt. Ltd. Logo, based on the legislation relating to the labeling of the product(s) and/ or any amendments made in the certification standard pertaining to organic production and labeling. Any changes to this rule shall be communicated to all stakeholders.

VI. BREACH OF THE RULES

1. In event of violation of intellectual property rights and/ or violation of these rules and/ or unauthorized, misleading and malefic use of Getcert Pvt. Ltd. trademark/ to the reference to Getcert Pvt. Ltd./ to the certification will be dealt with suitable sanctions as per the set procedures cited in relevant certification standards and/ or as deemed necessary with suitable legal action.