When customizing our wordmark, you’re welcome to use any colour(s) you can think of. However, when incorporating images as backgrounds for our words, there are specific rules that must be adhered to.
1. While we encourage creativity in customization, the use of images associated with hate symbols is strictly prohibited.
2. In the spirit of open expression, we ask that images used do not convey messages inconsistent with OGS’s values, such as endorsing specific countries or political parties.
In written material, it is more relaxed, but we still have rules.
1. Implying OGS endorses actions of specific individuals, groups, or companies contradicts our staunch opposition.
2. Disseminating false information, whether trivial like asserting “OGS staff must kick every chicken they encounter” or severe like alleging “OGS is full of kid-diddling NAZIs.”
The use of OGS branding, That is NOT customization of logos or wordmarks.
1. You can use OGS Branding to make true factual statements about OGS.
2. Your intended use qualifies as nominative fair use of the OGS Branding, i.e., merely identifying that you are talking about OGS in a text, without suggesting sponsorship or endorsement.
3. You can use OGS Branding to describe or advertise your services or products relating to OGS in a way that is not misleading.
4. You can use OGS Branding to describe OGS in articles, titles, or blog posts.
5. You can make t-shirts, desktop wallpapers, caps, or other merchandise with OGS Branding for non-commercial usage.
6. You can also make merchandise with OGS Branding for commercial usage. In case of commercial usage, we recommend that you truthfully advertise to customers which part of the selling price, if any, will be donated to OGS or an OGS-supported charity. See our donations page for more information on how to donate to OGS.