Permissions

Use of The Open Group Trademarks

In editorial or articles, but not in advertising, The Open Group trademarks may be used without prior permission - provided that the rules in our Trademark Usage Guidelines are followed. In all other cases, obtaining a prior permission is required. To obtain such a permission, please email our Trademarks Department See contacts

Use of The Open Group Logos

For use of the Open Group logos or graphics in editorial or articles, please contact our graphics department

Use of The Open Group Content

If you would like to use The Open Group content, please contact our Public Relations representatives. See contacts

Style Guidelines

When you use our corporate name, please help us ensure consistent brand image by using it correctly:

• The corporate name, The Open Group, should always include “The”. All three initial letters should always use upper case.
• Correct: The Open Group.
• Incorrect: the Open Group
• It is not permissible to abbreviate the corporate name into an acronym
• Correct: The Open Group.
• Incorrect: TOG

Guidelines for Linking to The Open Group's Website

A site that links to The Open Group's website:

• May link to but not replicate The Open Group content
• Should not create a browser or border environment around The Open Group content
• Should not imply that The Open Group is endorsing it or its products
• Should not misrepresent its relationship with The Open Group
• Should not present false information about The Open Group products or services
• Should not use The Open Group logo without permission from The Open Group

Should not contain content that could be construed as distasteful, offensive or controversial, and should contain only content that is appropriate for all age groups.