​CQP logo terms of use

By downloading the CQI CQP Logo(s) ("the Logos") you hereby agree to the terms of these Usage Guidelines (the "Agreement") which is legally binding on you.

The Logos may be used only to indicate that you have current CQP status. If you do not maintain your membership, or if your membership has expired or is terminated, the licence granted by this Agreement will automatically terminate in respect of the relevant Logos and you must immediately discontinue use of the Logos and deliver up to CQI or destroy (at CQI’s option) all materials bearing the Logos.

• You may use the Logos solely on your business cards, letterhead stationery, resume/CV, website, and marketing materials for individual service ("the Permitted Materials"), to indicate your status as a Chartered Quality Professional (CQP) and you will not use the Logos on any product, book, or other material.
• You acknowledge that the Logos represent the status of individual membership, and organisations may not use the Logos to symbolise the organisation or its employees. You will not use the Logos on generic business cards or letterhead stationery or on web pages that do not pertain directly and specifically to CQI members to which the particular Logo applies.
• You will not display the Logos in any manner that suggests you are an employee of the CQI or in a manner that suggests that 'CQI' is a part of your company name. Your use of the Logo must clearly indicate that you are independent from the CQI.
• Your name, trade name, or company name must appear on any Permitted Materials where the Logos are used. The Logos must not appear larger or more prominent or more frequently than your name, product or service name, trademark or service mark, logo, or trade or company name.
• The Logos must not be used in any manner that expresses or might imply the CQI’s affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, certification, or approval, other than as set forth in this Agreement.
• The Logos or CQI name must not be included in your trade or business name, domain name, product or service name, logo, trade dress, design, slogan, or other trademarks.
• You will not combine the Logos with any other object, including, but not limited to, other logos, icons, words, graphics, photos, slogans, numbers, design features, symbols, or Web site audio files.
• The Logos must not be used as a design feature on any of your materials.
• The Logos must not be imitated in any manner in your materials and you will not use any other logo, trade mark or word(s) confusingly similar to the Logos.
• Except for size, which is subject to the restrictions in this Agreement, the Logos must not be altered in any manner, including proportions, colours, elements, etc., or animated, morphed, or otherwise distorted in perspective or dimensional appearance.
• You will not use the Logos in any way that would reduce or diminish the reputation, image and/or prestige of the Logos and/or the CQI.
• The Logos must not be translated or otherwise localised into any other language. Any localised versions of the Logos must be provided by CQI.
• We reserve the right to change or modify the Logos and to amend this Agreement at any time at our discretion and without notice. You will only use the most current versions of the Logos as notified to you from time to time.
• Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the CQI or any other person authorised by the CQI from using the Logos in any manner without limitation subject to the prior consent of the CQI.
• You acknowledge and agree that the CQI is the owner of the Logos and you shall not dispute or challenge the validity of the Logos or the rights of the CQI during the term of the Agreement nor shall you apply for or obtain registration of the Logos (or any confusingly similar word or logo) for any goods or services.
• You will inform the CQI of any unlawful (or allegedly unlawful) use of the Logos by any third party or any claim that the Logos infringe the rights of any third party immediately upon becoming aware of the same. You will do nothing to prejudice or compromise any action, claim or proceedings save with the express written permission of the CQI. You will lend all reasonable assistance to the CQI in the defence or pursuit of any action, claim or proceedings relating to your use of the Logos.

You may not use the Logos in any way other than as expressly permitted by this Agreement. Any other use will be treated as a breach of this Agreement unless specific written approval is obtained from the CQI in advance. You hereby indemnify the CQI (together with its officers, servants and agents) against any and all liability, loss, damages, costs, legal costs, professional and other expenses of any nature whatsoever incurred or suffered by the CQI whether direct or consequential (including but without limitation any economic loss or other loss of profits, business or goodwill) arising out of any dispute or contractual, tortuous or other claims or proceedings brought against the CQI by a third party claiming relief against the CQI by reason of use of the Logos by you in breach of this Agreement.

The CQI may terminate this Agreement on 14 days notice if you fail to remedy a breach of this Agreement when instructed to do so by the CQI or by the CQI’s agents or immediately if such breach is not capable of remedy. Breach of this Agreement may also lead to proceedings against you for infringement of copyright, and if you are a certified auditor, disciplinary action as a consequence of a breach of the CQI Code of Conduct, in that breach of this Agreement is considered an action which is prejudicial to the interests, reputation and credibility of the CQI.

In no event will the CQI or any of the directors, officers, employees, agents or affiliates of the CQI be liable for any consequential, incidental, indirect or special damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information or similar loss) whether foreseeable or unforeseeable, arising out of your use of or inability to use the Logos, regardless of the basis of the claim and even if the CQI or a representative of the CQI has been advised of the possibility of such damage. The CQI’s liability for direct damages for any cause whatsoever, and regardless of the form of the action, will be limited to the aggregate fees paid by you to the CQI over the 12 month period preceding the date of your claim.

The Logos are provided on an 'as is' basis without any warranties, other than those required by law or expressly granted under this Agreement. All other warranties, including those relating to registration, satisfactory quality and fitness for any particular purpose, are excluded.

All use of the Logos shall be for the benefit of the CQI and any goodwill accrued to you arising from your use of the Logos (but no greater or other goodwill) shall accrue to and be held in trust by you for the CQI which goodwill you agree to assign to the CQI at its request at any time whether during or after the term of this Agreement.

No failure or delay on the part of the CQI to exercise any right or remedy under this Agreement shall be construed or operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right or remedy preclude the further exercise of such right or remedy as the case may be. The rights and remedies provided in this Agreement are cumulative and are not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by law.

This Agreement is personal to you. You must not assign or transfer all or any part of your rights or obligations under this Agreement. The CQI may freely assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement.

This Agreement is made under English law and is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.