1. Policy Purpose
This policy establishes the rules and requirements for the use of all MSECB trademarks and certification marks.
2. MSECB Certification Mark Ownership
The MSECB certification trademark is owned and controlled by MSECB.
3. Authorized Use of MSECB Certification Mark
MSECB grants permission to use the MSECB certification mark to MSECB-certified organizations that have satisfied all applicable MSECB certification requirements. Each MSECB-certified organization is authorized to use only the certification mark which represents the appropriate certification.
Each MSECB-certified organization may use the appropriate MSECB certification mark in professional and business materials such as business cards and email signatures.
3.1. Non-assignability and Non-transferability
Permission to use the certification mark is limited to the certified organization, and shall not be transferred to, assigned to, or otherwise used by any other organization or entity.
4. MSECB Certification Mark Violation Reporting
Following receipt of information that an inappropriate or unauthorized use of the certification mark may have occurred, MSECB will determine if responsive action(s) will be taken, including the following:
- The alleged inappropriate or unauthorized mark use will be reviewed.
- If a policy violation may have occurred, MSECB shall communicate to the organization(s) involved, requesting that they cease the unauthorized use.
- If the policy violation is not corrected, appropriate legal actions or sanctions shall be taken, including certification suspension or revocation.