Use of the Collaborative for High Performance Schools Name and Logos

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Use of the Collaborative for High Performance Schools Name and Logos

The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) strives to maintain the highest levels of credibility, integri- ty and objectivity in all of its endeavors. It is the intent of CHPS that its name and logo will be recognized as highly credible, and as an indicator of commitment to excellence in high performance school design, construction, main- tenance and operation. Accordingly, the CHPS name and logos are important assets of the organization, and will be protected to the greatest extent possible. Any use of these trademarks may be revoked by CHPS at any time.

The Collaborative for High Performance Schools®, CHPS®, the CHPS logo – including the CHPS Product Logo - and the Green Apple Awards® are registered trademarks

with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The Operations Report Card

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, CHPS Criteria

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, CHPS National Core Criteria

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, CHPS Verified

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, CHPS Verified Leader

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, CHPS Designed

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are trade- marked by CHPS, Inc.

Use of CHPS name and Organizational, Product and member logos are restricted as follows in this guidance document.

CHPS Trademarks

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The words “Collaborative for High Performance Schools,”

CHPS, and the CHPS logo may be used only as permit- ted by law, or as specifically approved in advance and in writing by CHPS. Any use of these trademarks may be revoked by CHPS at any time.

To request CHPS approval to use CHPS name and logo trademarks, the applicant must request such approval in writing. No specific form of proposal is required, but the proposal should include a detailed explanation of the proposed use, and include relevant contact informa- tion and website URL. Once approved, CHPS shall issue a name and/or logo usage approval letter setting forth the

detailed terms and conditions of the authorization. Once approved, a use may be republished or redistributed without further approval, provided all of the provisions of this policy are met.

Proposed uses of the CHPS name and/or logo are subject to the approval of CHPS, in its sole discretion. Decisions of CHPS concerning name and logo usage are final.

CHPS Name and

Organizational Logo

Approvals of use of the CHPS name and/or logo shall conform to the following standards:

A. The CHPS name and/or logo shall not be modi- fied, distorted or altered in any way.

B. The contents of any publication or advertisement bearing the CHPS name or logo must be clear, ac- curate and not misleading or likely to be mislead- ing. All publications or advertisements including the CHPS name or logo must include the following disclosure: “This [design, product, proposal, etc.] is not endorsed by or a division or affiliate of CHPS.

These products [or services] are provided by [name of firm], not CHPS.”

C. CHPS name and logo usage must be in conserva- tive proportion to the endorsed firm’s name and logo. Usage deemed too large, repetitive or mis- leading in the reasonable discretion of the Execu- tive Director or his/her designate may be rejected.

D. Questions regarding the appropriateness of the use of the CHPS name or CHPS Organizational Logo in a prospective or draft advertisement or announcement should be submitted to CHPS for review.

Standard of Use for the CHPS Organizational Logo

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The CHPS Product Logo is distinguished from the CHPS Organizational Logo by the word “Product” under the logo. The CHPS Product Logo is available for use by manufacturers on products that are currently listed in the CHPS High Performance Product Database (based on lab testing results, third-party certification, or CHPS self-cer- tification forms for Low-Emitting Materials and Recycled Content), but excluding all products listed on the Data- base as “self-declared.”

The CHPS Product Logo may only be used in reference to the specific product listed in the database, not to the manufacturing company (or broker or distributing com- pany) in general. If a product family is listed, each prod- uct from that family may use the CHPS Product Logo.

In print materials and on product packaging, the CHPS Product Logo may be used to indicate product compli- ance with the CHPS Criteria.

In online materials, the CHPS Product Logo may be used only while the product is actively listed in the High Perfor- mance Product Database. The CHPS Product Logo may be placed on the member’s website as a link to the CHPS High Performance Product Database (http://www.chps.

net/products). It may not be used to link to any other pages on www.chps.net, or any website controlled by another entity.

Online materials include, but are not limited to: web- pages under the direct control of the manufacturer; other databases which indicate the product is approved by CHPS in which the manufacturer willingly participates;

manufacturer-controlled blog posts; and online adver- tisements, including email.

In print materials and on product packaging, the CHPS Product Logo may be used and printed only while the

product listing in the High Performance Products data- base is active. If the product listing becomes inactive or is removed for any reason, including but not limited to expiration of listing, the manufacturer’s right to use the CHPS Product Logo is immediately revoked, and the manufacturer must immediately discontinue the use and printing of the CHPS Product Logo. In addition, if revoca- tion is due to listing expiration, existing product with the CHPS Product Logo on its packaging may continue to be sold and marketed with the CHPS Product Logo. No new products may be produced using the CHPS Product Logo on its packaging until the listing is restored.

In online materials over which the manufacturer has control, If the product listing becomes inactive, or if the use of the CHPS Product Logo is revoked for any reason, the manufacturer shall immediately remove the CHPS Product Logo.

CHPS reserves the right to require that the manufacturer disclose all locations, online and in print, in which the CHPS Product Logo is intentionally used on an annual basis.

CHPS Product Logo

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Manufacturers may download the CHPS Product Logo by visiting www.chps.net/productlogo or by contacting CHPS at 415-957-9888 or [email protected] .

Accessing the CHPS Product Logo

Standard of Use for the CHPS Product Logo

Use of the CHPS Product logo shall conform to the follow- ing standards:

A. The CHPS Product logo shall not be modified, dis- torted or altered in any way.

B. The contents of any publication or advertise- ment bearing the CHPS Product logo must be clear, accurate and not misleading or likely to be mislead- ing. All publications or advertisements including the CHPS Product logo must include the following disclosure: “This [design, product, proposal, etc.] is not endorsed by or a division or affiliate of CHPS.

These/this product(s) are provided by [name of firm], not CHPS.”

C. The CHPS Product logo usage must be in conser- vative proportion to the endorsed firm’s name and logo. Usage deemed too large, repetitive or mis- leading in the reasonable discretion of the Execu- tive Director or his/her designate may be rejected.

D. Questions regarding the appropriateness of the

use of the CHPS Product Logo in a prospective or

draft advertisement or announcement should be

submitted to CHPS for review.

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The CHPS Member Logo is distinguished from the CHPS Organizational and CHPS Product Logos by the word

“Member” under the logo.

The Member Logo is available for use by members with current standing to promote their membership with CHPS. New members receive the logo packet with con- firmation of their membership. The privilege to use the Member Logo is immediately terminated upon the lapse or termination of an organization’s membership. Com- panies will be notified if membership has lapsed or been terminated.

The Member Logo may be used in connection with the

member’s business and marketing materials in print and on the web. The logo may be placed on the member’s website as a link to the CHPS homepage (www.chps.net) and to identify the company as a CHPS member. It may not be used to link to other pages on CHPS’, the member’s or any other third party website.

Manufacturers may not use the CHPS Member Logo to indicate CHPS endorsement or approval, or product com- pliance. The CHPS Organizational Logo may not be used to indicate membership.

Only organizations and corporations are members of CHPS; ndividuals may not be referred to as members.

CHPS Member Logo

Manufacturers may download the CHPS Product Logo by visiting www.chps.net/memberlogo or by contacting CHPS at 415-957-9888 or [email protected] .

Accessing the CHPS Member Logo

Use of the CHPS Member logo shall conform to the fol- lowing standards:

A. The CHPS Member logo shall not be modified, distorted or altered in any way.

B. The contents of any publication or advertisement bearing the CHPS Member logo must be clear, ac- curate and not misleading or likely to be mislead- ing. All publications or advertisements including the CHPS Member logo must include the following disclosure: “This [design, product, proposal, etc.] is not endorsed by or a division or affiliate of CHPS.

These/this product(s) are provided by [name of firm], not CHPS.”

C. The CHPS Member logo usage must be in conser- vative proportion to the endorsed firm’s name and logo. Usage deemed too large, repetitive or mis- leading in the reasonable discretion of the Execu- tive Director or his/her designate may be rejected.

D. Questions regarding the appropriateness of the use of the CHPS Member Logo in a prospective or draft advertisement or announcement should be submitted to CHPS for review.

Standard of Use for the CHPS Member Logo

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CHPS Logo Composition

Logo Elements

The CHPS member logo is composed of three parts: the icon, the logotype, the status. Specifications for the visual pro- portions, spacing, and alignment of these elements in the lock-up have been predetermined. There are no exceptions to these specifications. When applying the logo in any context, never attempt to create a different version or modify in any way the elements or their predetermined configuration.

Logo Clear Space

To avoid clutter and give the logo prominence, always separate it from other text and graphic elements by a minimum distance of one half the width of the icon as shown in the accompanying example. You may, of course, always use more than the minimum clear space.

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File Formats

In general, there are graphics formats suitable for printing and those for on-screen viewing.

Use EPS for print publishing. EPS files are used to print flat artwork such as the CHPS logo.

Use GIF and JPG for on-screen viewing. On-screen, especially the Web, the CHPS logo should be displayed as a GIF or JPG files. Do not convert GIF or JPG files to 4-color process for high resolution print publishing or offset lithogra- phy—doing so may cause color changes and inconsistency.

Use PNG for desktop publishing. PNG files are used in Microsoft Office applications.

FORMAT DESIGNED FOR IDEAL USE

EPS Printing to PostScript printers/Imagesetters High resolution printing of illustrations, logos and other flat artwork

GIF On-screen display, especially the Web On-screen viewing images

JPG On-screen display, especially the Web On-screen viewing images

PNG Desktop applications or laser printing Microsoft Office

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Color

Printed Color

The color version of the logo is comprised of two Pantone Ink (spot) colors. When spot colors are not available, and CMYK (full-color reproduction) is used, the following percentage breakdowns should be applied.

Pantone Coated and Uncoated

337 C Black

4-Color Process (CMYK)

45 : 0 : 100 : 24 0 : 0 : 0 : 100

Online Color (RGB)

When the logo appears in an RGB mode such as projected, televised, or on the Internet, the RGB and Hexidecimal ver- sions of the logo should be used.

0 : 0 : 0 120 : 162 : 46 #00000 #78A22E

For More Information

For more information about CHPS Trademarks and Logos, please contact CHPS at [email protected], 415-957-9888 or visit

our website at www.chps.net.