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Since then, it has become a symbol that joyfully screams "Geocaching!" in any language.</p> <p> Many geocachers want to use the Geocaching logo or our other trademarks for various geocaching-related things—and we love that! But before you do, trademark law requires us to set a few ground rules that you must agree to before using our logos. </p> <ul class="logo-usage-list"> <li> <span class="logo-usage-widget"> <span class="visually-hidden" style="display: initial; margin: -1px;" id="GeocachingLogo">Geocaching logo</span> <svg viewBox="0 0 196 29" height="100" width="282" class="icon-logo" role="img" aria-labelledby="GeocachingLogo"> <use xlink:href="../images/branding/logo-geocaching.svg#gcLogo" /> </svg> <span> <a href="../articles/logos/GC_logos.zip">Download the Geocaching logo kit.</a></span> <span><em> The Geocaching logo is a registered trademark of Groundspeak, Inc. DBA Geocaching. Used with permission.</em></span> </span> </li> <li> <span class="logo-usage-widget"> <img src="../images/about/logos/cito-200.png" alt="Cache In Trash Out logo" /> <span> <a href="../articles/logos/CITO_logos.zip">Download the Cache In Trash Out<sup>®</sup> logo kit.</a></span> <span><em> The Cache In Trash Out<sup>®</sup> logo is a registered trademark of Groundspeak, Inc. DBA Geocaching. Used with permission.</em></span> </span> </li> <li> <span class="logo-usage-widget"> <img src="../images/about/logos/Signal_Poses_waving.png" alt="Signal The Frog logo" /> <span> <a href="../articles/logos/Signal_logos.zip">Download Signal The Frog<sup>®</sup> logo kit.</a></span> <span><em> The Signal The Frog<sup>®</sup> logo is a trademark of Groundspeak, Inc. DBA Geocaching. Used with permission.</em></span> </span> </li> <li> <span class="logo-usage-widget logo-usage-widget-al"> <img src="../images/about/logos/Adventure_Lab.png" alt="Geocaching Adventure Lab® logo" /> <span> <a href="../articles/logos/AdventureLab_logos.zip" download>Download Adventure Lab® logo kit.</a> </span> <span><em> The Adventure Lab® logo is a registered trademark of Groundspeak, Inc. DBA Geocaching. Used with permission.</em></span> </span> </li> </ul> <div> <p> By downloading a logo kit, you are agreeing that you have read and will adhere to the following usage guidelines:</p> </div> <div class="span-24 last"> <div class="span-12"> <h2 class="h3"> DO:</h2> <ul> <li> Use our logos for personal use. (We love the tattoos!)</li> <li> Give us credit. <ul> <li> When using our logos, if possible, add the credit provided above.</li> <li> Link the word "Geocaching" and our logos to www.geocaching.com and the words "Cache In Trash Out<sup>®</sup>" to <a href='/cito/'>http://www.geocaching.com/cito/</a>. </li> <li> Link the words “Adventure Lab®” to <a href='https://labs.geocaching.com/'>https://labs.geocaching.com/</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> Portray the game and our company in a positive light.</li> <li> Use the high quality logo ﬁles provided above.</li> <li> Include the ® on all uses of the Geocaching logo and Adventure Lab name and a ™ on the CITO, and Signal the Frog logos.</li> <li> Promptly respond to any request from us to remove our logos or change your use.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="span-12 last"> <h2 class="h3"> DON'T:</h2> <ul> <li> Change our logos in <u>any</u> way.</li> <li> Use our logos on anything that is intended to be sold or on any commercial website or application without our explicit permission.</li> <li> Use our logos in connection with any cause. (We have a soft spot for saving the endangered Arodi Bubble-nest Frog too, but we don't think it's appropriate to associate them with Geocaching.)</li> <li> Use our logo in any way that implies a partnership, sponsorship or endorsement. For example, our logos shouldn't be bigger than yours or be the biggest thing on your webpage.</li> <li> Make our logos available for download on your website or link to the images above from your website.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="span-24 last"> <p class="logo-usage-footer"><strong> Groundspeak also owns other content and trademarks, including the wordmark "Travel Bug" and its respective logo. <a href="https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=request">Contact us</a> to request permission for any use beyond what is allowed here. </strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </main> <div id="gc-footer-root"></div> <script src='https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.5.1.min.js' integrity='sha256-9/aliU8dGd2tb6OSsuzixeV4y/faTqgFtohetphbbj0=' crossorigin='anonymous'></script> <script>window.jQuery || document.write('<script src="/app/dist/jquery.min.js"><\/script>')</script> <script src="https://code.jquery.com/ui/1.12.1/jquery-ui.min.js" integrity="sha256-VazP97ZCwtekAsvgPBSUwPFKdrwD3unUfSGVYrahUqU=" crossorigin="anonymous"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> //<![CDATA[ var gaToken = 'UA-2020240-1';//]]> </script> </form> <form action="/account/logout" method="post" id="form-logout"> <input type="hidden" name="returnUrl" /> </form> <script> $(function () { $('a[target="_blank"]').attr('rel', 'noopener noreferrer'); $('#gcNavigation a, #gcNavigation button').on('click', function (Event) { var target = Event.currentTarget if (target.dataset.eventAction) { var tracker if ('ga' in window) { tracker = ga.getAll()[0] } var eventAction = target.dataset.eventAction var eventCategory = target.dataset.eventCategory var eventLabel = target.dataset.eventLabel if (tracker && eventAction && eventCategory && eventLabel) { tracker.send({ eventAction: eventAction, eventCategory: eventCategory, eventLabel: eventLabel, hitType: 'event' }) } } }); }); </script> <script src="/bundle/reactChrome?v=kY6cLM3wr0oiO3OKNG4T2sI9khVSRlXwBX_FYnpkJQE1" defer></script>  </body> </html>

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