Trademark Guidelines

May 22nd, 2024

Railgun Labs, LLC (“Railgun”) develops and distributes closed source and open source software. Because open source code is available to download and modify, proper use of Railgun trademarks is essential to inform users whether or not Railgun stands behind a product or service. When using Railgun trademarks you must comply with these Railgun Trademark Guidelines.

When do I need specific permission to use a Railgun trademark?

You may do the following without receiving specific permission from Railgun (or its affiliates):

  • Use Railgun wordmarks in text to truthfully refer to and/or link to unmodified Railgun programs, products, services and technologies.
  • Use Railgun logos in visuals to truthfully refer to and/or to link to the applicable programs, products, services and technologies hosted on Railgun servers.
  • Use Railgun wordmarks to explain that your software is based on Railgun’s open source code, or is compatible with Railgun’s software.

All other uses of a Railgun trademark require prior written permission. This includes any use of a Railgun trademark in a domain name.

When allowed, how should I use a Railgun trademark?

Do:

  • Do give a Railgun logo adequate spacing from the other elements on the web page or document.
  • Do use the Railgun trademark exactly as-is.
  • Do use Railgun wordmarks only as an adjective, never as a noun or verb. Do not use them in plural or possessive forms.
  • Do include a trademark attribution notice.

Don't:

  • Don’t use Railgun trademarks in the name of your business, product, service, app, domain name, publication, or other offering.
  • Don’t use marks, logos, company names, slogans, domain names, or designs that are confusingly similar to Railgun trademarks.
  • Don’t use Railgun trademarks in a way that incorrectly implies affiliation with, or sponsorship, endorsement, or approval by Railgun of your products or services.
  • Don’t display Railgun trademarks more prominently than your product, service, or company name.
  • Don’t use Railgun trademarks on merchandise for sale (e.g., selling t-shirts, mugs, etc.)
  • Don’t use Railgun trademarks for any other form of commercial use (e.g. offering technical support services).
  • Don’t modify Railgun’s trademarks, abbreviate them, or combine them with any other symbols, words, or images, or incorporate them into a tagline or slogan.

Changes to the Trademark Guidelines

If Railgun decides to change its Trademark Guidelines, it will post those changes on this page.

Contacting Us

If there are any questions regarding the trademark guidelines or you want to report misuse of a Railgun trademark, then please contact us using the online contact form.