Trademarks and Brand Usage Policy

Applies to partners. This policy sets rules for using Architect Designs LTD trademarks, logos, brand assets, and marketing materials (“Brand Assets”). It applies to all partners, subcontractors, and third parties who reference Architect Designs in marketing, proposals, websites, social media, or printed materials.

1. Ownership

Architect Designs LTD (Company No. 15900040) owns (or licenses) the Brand Assets. Nothing in this policy transfers ownership to you. Any goodwill arising from your use of the Brand Assets benefits Architect Designs.

2. Permission required

You may only use our Brand Assets if:

• we have provided the assets to you directly (or via an approved link/source); and
• you comply with this policy; and
• your use is accurate and not misleading.

We may revoke permission at any time by written notice.

3. Acceptable uses (what you may do)

Subject to this policy, you may:

• state that you have worked with, been introduced by, or are a subcontractor/partner of Architect Designs only if true and current;
• use approved badges/lockups such as “Partner of Architect Designs” where provided;
• link to our official website pages; and
• share approved co-marketing materials we provide to you.

4. Prohibited uses (what you must not do)

You must not:

• use our Brand Assets in a way that suggests you are Architect Designs, employed by Architect Designs, or authorised to bind Architect Designs;
• use our Brand Assets in your company name, trading name, social handle, or domain name (including confusingly similar variations);
• alter, stretch, recolour, redraw, or modify our logos except where we provide an approved variant;
• use Brand Assets alongside content that is unlawful, offensive, discriminatory, or misleading;
• use our case studies, testimonials, or project imagery as if they were your own work;
• run paid ads using our name as a keyword or in ad copy without written approval;
• register or use any trademarks, logos, or marks confusingly similar to ours; or
• use our Brand Assets after termination of the partner relationship or after we request removal.

5. Brand presentation standards

Where you use approved Brand Assets, you must ensure:

• Clarity: the Brand Assets are legible and not obscured.
• Context: the surrounding text makes the relationship clear (e.g., “introduced by” / “subcontractor engaged by” / “partner network”).
• No confusion: your branding remains dominant on your materials and ours is secondary unless expressly authorised.

6. Co-marketing and announcements

If you want to publish a press release, case study, video, or announcement referencing Architect Designs, you must obtain written approval in advance. We may request edits to ensure accuracy, compliance, and brand consistency.

7. Testimonials and recorded content

If any marketing content includes a client testimonial or recorded content connected to Architect Designs, you must ensure the necessary permissions have been obtained from the client and that the content is used only as agreed. If Architect Designs requests evidence of permissions, you must provide it promptly.

8. Enforcement and takedown

If we believe your use breaches this policy or creates confusion, we may require you to:

• remove or amend the content immediately;
• cease using Brand Assets; and/or
• take additional steps to correct misleading impressions.

Failure to comply may result in termination of the partner relationship and/or legal action where appropriate.

9. Reporting misuse

To report suspected misuse of Brand Assets or impersonation, contact legal@architectdesigns.co.uk.

10. Contact

Questions about brand usage? Contact legal@architectdesigns.co.uk.