Brand Guidelines
Summary of permitted uses, prohibited alterations, and co‑branding rules plus a reference to the full brand guide for edge cases and exceptions.
A clear template reduces improper use, speeds partner onboarding, and preserves trademark rights; electronic execution is enforceable under the ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001) and UETA where adopted.
Teams and individuals responsible for brand assets, approvals, and partner relations commonly use the Marketing Logos Template.
Use the template to centralize approvals and create a traceable record of who received and was authorized to use each logo file.
Summary of permitted uses, prohibited alterations, and co‑branding rules plus a reference to the full brand guide for edge cases and exceptions.
Vector (SVG, EPS) and high‑resolution raster (PNG, JPEG) files attached or linked, with naming conventions and version identifiers for traceability.
Primary and secondary color values provided in HEX, RGB, and Pantone where applicable, with tolerances for print and digital reproduction.
Minimum size, maximum scale, and clear‑space rules illustrated with diagrams to prevent legibility or overlap issues in layouts.
A concise license clause describing permitted territories, duration, media types, and any royalty or attribution requirements.
Designated signers, sign date, and optional eSignature field to record authorization and create an audit trail of granted permissions.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Upload logo assets | Require vector + PNG, enforce filename format. |
| Request approval | Sequential routing: Brand → Legal → Partner. |
| Retention policy | Archive signed template in the brand library. |
| Notifications | Email reminders and webhook for asset delivery. |
Ensure recipients can open files and your systems capture approvals by standardizing formats and integrations.
Match delivery and storage choices to security and access policies; keep master assets in a controlled repository for versioning and audit.
3–5 business days for brand review and edits.
5–10 business days depending on complexity.
Allow 7 business days for external signoff.
1–3 business days after signature completion.
Expedite to 24–48 hours with approvals documented.
A national retailer requests co‑branding for a seasonal campaign and needs logo assets quickly with usage limits defined up front.
A software partner requests badge usage on their marketplace listing and must show proof of authorization.
Responsible for approving visual and usage elements; typically authorized to confirm technical specifications, permitted media, and distribution channels on behalf of the marketing organization.
Reviews license language, enforces trademark and contractual protections, and approves the usage license; required signer for binding permissions in many organizations.
Export a PDF package containing vector artwork and usage notes for print proofs and vendor delivery; maintain an unflattened version for edits and prepress workflows.
Provide SVG or EPS files as primary master assets for scalability; these files preserve paths and support professional printing and large‑format production.
Supply optimized PNG and JPEG files at specified pixel sizes and in sRGB color space for consistent web and social presentation.
Include original working files (AI, PSD) when partners need to adapt layouts; restrict access to authorized parties to prevent uncontrolled alterations.
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| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |