From e8d8e4002156dedfc222d39cc0be772fc318b14e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: YazanAmmar <193124783+YazanAmmar@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:23:27 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] docs: refine trademark policy and update README to focus on logo and visual identity protection --- README.md | 6 +++--- TRADEMARK.md | 7 +++---- 2 files changed, 6 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7c551a7..3ec786a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -571,16 +571,16 @@ A: Yes, absolutely. The plugin fully supports **Arabic** (العَرَبيَّة MIT — see [LICENSE](https://github.com/YazanAmmar/obsidian-theme-engine/blob/main/LICENSE). > [!NOTE] -> This license does not grant rights to use the project's name, logo, or branding. +> This license does not grant rights to use the project's logo or visual identity. --- ## Trademark & Branding -The "Obsidian Theme Engine" name, logo (phoenix emblem), and visual identity are protected. +The official logo (phoenix emblem) and visual identity of this project are protected. - You may use, modify, and distribute the code under the MIT license -- You may NOT use the official name or logo in forks, derivatives, or redistributed versions +- You may NOT use the official logo or visual identity in forks, derivatives, or redistributed versions > For full trademark and branding rules, see [TRADEMARK.md](./TRADEMARK.md) diff --git a/TRADEMARK.md b/TRADEMARK.md index 3deff5c..2183eb5 100644 --- a/TRADEMARK.md +++ b/TRADEMARK.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Trademark Policy -The "Obsidian Theme Engine" name and the phoenix logo are the intellectual property of the author. +The phoenix logo and visual identity of this project are the intellectual property of the author. ## Allowed Use @@ -10,14 +10,13 @@ The "Obsidian Theme Engine" name and the phoenix logo are the intellectual prope ## Not Allowed - Using the phoenix logo in forks or derivative works -- Reusing the project name for modified versions -- Creating confusingly similar branding +- Creating confusingly similar branding using the project's visual identity ## Forks & Derivatives If you fork this project, you must: -- Remove all branding (name and logo) +- Remove all official branding (including the logo) - Use a different name and identity ## Permission