How to display the logo
Full details about displaying the logo are given in our conditions below, but here are the main points:
- The permitted range of sizes is 22-54mm, with exceptions by prior agreement.
- The Standard must be printed in the darkest colour available. It must never be ‘reversed out’ — but the black areas may be altered to your prefered colour.
- There should be at least 8mm free space between the Standard and other printed matter, logos etc.
Conditions
- 1 Definitions
In these conditions, ‘we’ means Plain Language Commission; ‘you’ means the organization applying to use the print version of the Clear English Standard; ‘symbol’ means the Clear English Standard.
- 2 Acceptance of conditions
These are the only conditions under which the symbol may be used, but we may vary them in writing. By signing the application form or using the scheme, you are agreeing to accept and be bound by the conditions.
- 3 Use of the symbol on one edition
Once we authorize your use of the symbol, you may use it in accordance with these conditions on one edition of the document concerned.
- 4 Ownership of the symbol
The symbol artwork, electronic file and all reproductions of it remain our property.
- 5 Reproduction of the symbol
Size The symbol may be reproduced at any size from 22-54mm diameter. The following sizes are suggested:
- For A5 documents, 24mm.
- For A4 documents, 30mm.
Colour The symbol should be reproduced in black on a white background unless a coloured paper is being used. If black is not available, the darkest colour should be used against a white background. The symbol should not be reproduced in negative (‘reversed out’).
Position The symbol must be at least 8mm from all page edges, and at least 8mm clear of any other text and graphics. If these restrictions cause you any problems, please contact us.
- 6 Printed copies of accredited documents
Soon after printing, we may ask you to send us 3 copies of the accredited document for our records. Normally, however, we keep only an electronic version on file.
- 7 Alterations to accredited documents
When you wish to alter a document carrying the symbol, you must get our permission to continue using the symbol (unless the alterations are trivial). We will never unreasonably refuse permission. We will check the alterations and may suggest amendments. If less than half an hour's work is needed, we will not make a charge. Otherwise we will charge £70/hr + VAT.
- 8 Legal liability; status of our editorial advice
You agree we have no legal liability for the document's contents or any legal consequences arising from them or from your use of the symbol. We are not lawyers. You agree to indemnify us (protect us against loss) in the event of any legal action arising from the document or from your use of the symbol. Our editorial service is purely advisory on all matters. We do not give legal or technical advice. You should satisfy yourself that the accredited document fulfils its intended legal purpose.