Table of Contents
- The OSI Logo: Usage Guidelines
- Bad Logo Usage
- Improper Design Usage
- Download OSI logos and marks (different sizes and formats)
1. The OSI Logo: Usage Guidelines
The OSI logo is a trademark of Open Source Initiative. In order to protect and grow the OSI brand, we have a distinguishable logo that can be used to mark software licensed under an OSI Approved License. When displaying the OSI logo, please follow our standard Trademark Guidelines. Other sizes and resolutions of the logo, some suitable for print, can be found here. Additional guidelines regarding the logo's appearance are given below:
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| 1.1.1. The Standard Logo | 1.1.2. The Logotype | 1.1.3. The Symbol | |
 This is the complete OSI Keyhole logo and word mark and should be used whenever the OSI brand is to be included in any content. In addition to this PNG file, an SVG file is also available. |
 This is the standard OSI word mark and should be used whenever the OSI brand is to be included in any content. A stylized version (without the bold typeface for the word "open") may be substituted. |
 This is the OSI Keyhole logo and may be used without the OSI word mark. |
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| 1.1.4. Reversing Logotype Color to White | 1.1.5. Greyscale Logo | 1.1.5.1. For Use on Light Backgrounds | |
 When the logo is used on a background that is darker than 50% grey, you should reverse the type to white for legibility: |
 In greyscale reproduction, use the greyscale png version on the logo: |
 An indexed color Gif is also available in greayscale. |
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| 1.1.5.2. For Use on Dark Backgrounds | 1.1.6. Black & White Logo | ||
| 1.1.6.1. For Use on Light Backgrounds | 1.1.6.2. For Use on Dark Backgrounds
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For dark backgrounds in a greyscale printing situation, use the following treatment of the greyscale logo: |
Sometimes, often due to production costs, only one color of ink is available and so OSI Logo must be reproduced using only one color. In this scenario, the logo, logotype, or symbol must be used following the convention of using a light color type on a dark background or in a dark color type on a light background. The logotype and/or symbol outline must be clearly distinguishable from the background color. You must honor the OSI Logo palette when possible, using black or white if necessary. |
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1.2. Trademark Symbol
The 'TM' or ® trademark symbol as determined by OSI must always be visible and readable for both the OSI Logo in the placements shown in these guidelines. You may not remove or obfuscate either of the TM or ® symbols in the OSI Logo.
1.3. Clear Space
There should be sufficient clear space around the logo.
1.4. Typeface
We recommend using the Open Sans Ultra-Bold font for the "open" and Open Sans Semi-Bold font for the "source initiative" as complementary fonts to the OSI Logo.
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Dark Green
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Black
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2. Bad Logo Usage
2.1. Never Stray from the Color Palette
3. Improper Design Usage
Use a choice from the palette provided.
3.2. Never Use the Design on Similarly-Colored Backgrounds
Never use the design on similarly-colored backgrounds. Use a choice from the palette that is appropriate for the background.
3.3. Never Rearrange Elements of the Design
Do not change spacing, alignment, or relative locations of the design elements.
3.4. Never Stretch or Distort the Logo
Do not change the proportions of any of the design elements or the design itself. You may resize as needed but must retain all proportions.
3.5. Never Alter or Add Elements to the Logo
Do not add graphics, insert words, or modify the design elements or the logo/design itself.
