PURPOSE

The purpose of this Policy establishes the rules and requirements for use of all SandBP Trademarks and Certification Marks.

SandBP Certification Mark Ownership

The following organizational trademark is owned and controlled by SandBP:

SandBP grants permission to use the SandBP Certification Marks to SandBP certified professionals that have satisfied all applicable S&BP credentialing and certification requirements. Each SandBP certified professional is authorized to use only the Certification Mark which represents the appropriate certification and credential.

Each SandBP certified professional may use the appropriate SandBP Certification Mark in professional and business materials such as business cards and email signatures.

Permission to use the Certification Mark is limited to the certified person, and shall not be transferred to, assigned to, or otherwise used by any other individual, organization, or entity.

Following receipt of information that an inappropriate or unauthorized use of the Certification Mark may have occurred; SandBP will determine if responsive action(s) will be taken, including the following:

  • The alleged inappropriate or unauthorized Mark use will be reviewed.
  • If a Policy violation may have occurred, S&BP shall communicate to the individual(s) and/or organization(s) involved, requesting that they cease the unauthorized use.
  • If the Policy violation is not corrected, appropriate legal actions or sanctions shall be taken, including certification suspension or revocation.
  • Without the proper approval of any current or previous employer or client, treat information obtained during professional and business operations confidentially and privately.