CompTIA and CompTIA's certification program names and logos are CompTIA’s registered trademarks. In order to help protect the integrity of our programs, CompTIA asks that those who make reference to our Marks (as defined below) adhere to the following guidelines: The foregoing limitations shall not apply to: (a) liability for infringement of a third party’s intellectual property rights; (b) claims arising from breach of confidentiality obligations; and (c) amounts due under this Agreement and any Work Order hereunder.
Trademark usage and style guide for use on the web and in print materials
The parameters for use of any CompTIA marks are as follows:
- Any CompTIA logo must be accurately shown in proportion and orientation. Distorting or rotating the logo is not permitted.
- Any CompTIA logo must not be incorporated into any other mark or symbol. It may not be used as a border on or around any item.
- You may not use a CompTIA logo as part of either your name or your company's name.
- The name of any CompTIA certification must not be without the word "CompTIA". For example: CompTIA A+ certified, NOT A+ certified; CompTIA Network+ certification, NOT Network+ certification.
- No CompTIA Logo or Trademark may be used as a domain name or as a part of a domain name.
- You may not use CompTIA’s trademarks to promote any products or services not created by CompTIA.
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DON’T make statements suggesting that you are affiliated with or endorsed by CompTIA or its products or services. For example, DON’T say: “We are an authorized partner so CompTIA approves our training program.” |
DO factually describe the origin of your product or service, or how it was developed. For example, DO say: “The training materials used in this course are developed by CompTIA.” “This training program is aligned with the objectives validated by CompTIA [certification name].” |
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DON’T name or promote your product using the Trademarks in a misleading way. For example, DON’T name your training course: “CompTIA A+ Certification” |
DO make true, accurate, and non-misleading statements for educational purposes. For example, DO say: “As an industry partner of CompTIA, we promote CompTIA developed resources and tools to our audience.” |
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DON’T make misleading or untrue statements with the Trademarks. For example, DON’T say: “The complete CompTIA certifications bundle is on sale for only $69.” |
DO factually describe how your product or services interact with CompTIA’s products or services. For example, DO say: “We create our own training materials and courses to help students prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification.” |
Who Can Use CompTIA Logos
How you use any CompTIA logo reflects both on our and your organizations. Only authorized users can use or display a CompTIA logo and your use is subject to these terms.
Who is an Authorized User?
To be considered an “authorized user” an individual or company must qualify under one or more of the following categories:
- CompTIA Certified Individuals - An individual who has satisfied one of CompTIA's certification test objectives that were in effect at the time that he or she was tested. Authorized users in this category may use the appropriate certified logo for personalized purposes. This includes business cards, correspondence, letterhead and resumes.
- CompTIA Delivery Partners – CompTIA’s Delivery Partner Program is intended for professional training organizations that deliver training in CompTIA certifications. CompTIA Delivery Partners may use the appropriate delivery partner logo for business purposes, including website, advertisements, and letter head.
- CompTIA Academic Partners – CompTIA’s Academic Partner Program is intended for schools, not-for-profits, job corps centers and correctional facilities. CompTIA Academic Partners may use the appropriate academic partner logo for business purposes, including website, advertisements, and letter head.
Terms of Use
The authorized user only may use the Marks with respect to the activities within the scope of its qualification as an authorized user that meet all of CompTIA’s applicable standards or requirements with respect to quality, service and method of operation, or otherwise only in the form and manner CompTIA prescribes in writing. If an authorized user becomes disqualified, they shall immediately cease using all Marks and Mark-bearing promotional materials. Thereafter, they shall no longer use in any manner whatsoever any of the Marks.
The authorized user must comply with all trademark, trade name and service mark notice marking requirements of CompTIA, including, without limitation, affixing “SM,” “TM,” or “®,” adjacent to all Marks in any and all uses thereof. The use of any additional words with any of the Marks must have CompTIA’s prior written consent. The authorized user shall promptly cease and desist use or publication of any such materials to which CompTIA shall from time to time object.
The authorized user acknowledges, and will not contest, CompTIA’s exclusive ownership of any of CompTIA’s trade names, service marks and trademarks, and all logos and derivations thereof, and all names and Marks licensed to CompTIA (“Marks”). In addition, the authorized user acknowledges that it lacks and will not acquire any right to use the Marks other than as specifically set forth in this Agreement. All uses of the Marks by the authorized user shall automatically inure to the benefit of and become the property of CompTIA. The authorized user shall not register any Mark or use any Mark in its legal or trade name. Further, the authorized user acknowledges, and will not contest, CompTIA’s exclusive ownership of the Marks or the Information, including, without limitation, all sales literature, certification and examination information and business processes.