The FACES Certification Program (“FACES”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) and other applicable laws, FACES has adopted a policy of removing, or disabling access to, material that is found to infringe the copyright or other intellectual property rights of others and of terminating the account of repeat infringers.

As part of our commitment to protecting intellectual property rights, FACES has adopted the following trademark policy (“Trademark Policy”) for the use of trademarks and service marks (“Marks”) on our website and in our services.

  1. Prohibited Use of FACES's Marks

You may not use FACES's Marks in any way that is likely to cause confusion, dilution or tarnishment of the Marks, or in any manner that would imply an association or affiliation with FACES that does not exist.

  1. Prohibited Use of Third-Party's Marks

You may not use any Marks owned by third parties in a manner that is likely to cause confusion, dilution or tarnishment of the Marks, or in any manner that would imply an association or affiliation with the third party that does not exist.

  1. Proper Use of FACES's Marks

When using FACES's Marks, you must use them in accordance with FACES's branding guidelines and any other guidelines provided by FACES. You must also include a disclaimer of sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement by FACES, such as: "FACES is a registered trademark of FACES Certification Program. This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FACES."

  1. Proper Use of Third-Party's Marks

When using any Marks owned by third parties, you must use them in accordance with the third party's guidelines and any other guidelines provided by the third party. You must also include a disclaimer of sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement by the third party, such as: "XYZ is a registered trademark of XYZ Company. This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by XYZ Company."

  1. Notice and Takedown

If you believe that any content or material available on our website or in our services infringes upon your trademark rights, please provide our designated agent with the following information:

  • A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the trademark rights that are allegedly infringed.
  • Identification of the trademark(s) claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple trademarks are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such trademarks.
  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit FACES to locate the material.
  • Information reasonably sufficient to permit FACES to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address.
  • A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the trademark owner, its agent, or the law.
  • A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

This information should be sent to our designated agent at info@FACEScertification.com

  1. Counter-Notification

If you believe that the content or material that was removed or disabled is not infringing, or that you have the authorization from the trademark owner, the trademark owner's agent, or pursuant to the law, to post and use such content or material, you may send a counter-notification containing the following information:

  • Your physical or electronic signature.
  • Identification of the content or material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the content or material appeared before it was removed or access to it was disabled.
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the content or material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or a misidentification of the content or material.
  • Your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address, a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in the District of Texas, and a statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification under subsection (c)(1)(C) or an agent of such person.

This information should be sent to our designated agent at info@FACEScertification.com

  1. Repeat Infringers

FACES reserves the right to terminate the account of any user who repeatedly infringes on the trademark rights of others in accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws.

  1. Changes to Trademark Policy

FACES reserves the right to change this Trademark Policy at any time and without notice. Any changes to this policy will be posted on our website and will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review our Trademark Policy regularly to stay informed of any changes.

  1. Compliance with Laws

It is your responsibility to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines regarding the use of trademarks, including those related to registration, use, and infringement. FACES will not be held liable for any misuse or misapplication of trademarks by our users.

  1. No Legal Advice

This Trademark Policy is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. If you have any legal questions regarding trademark use, please consult with an attorney.

  1. Use of FACES name

You are not permitted to use the FACES name, logo or any other trademark or service mark of FACES in any manner that can cause confusion, dilution or tarnishment of the Marks, or in any manner that would imply an association or affiliation with FACES that does not exist, without prior written permission from FACES.

  1. Use of Third-Party name

You are not permitted to use the name, logo or any other trademark or service mark of any third party in any manner that can cause confusion, dilution or tarnishment of the Marks, or in any manner that would imply an association or affiliation with the third party that does not exist, without prior written permission from the third party.

  1. Copyright Infringement

It is our policy to respond to clear notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) and other applicable laws. We will promptly investigate any such notices and take appropriate actions under the DMCA and other applicable laws. If you believe that any content or material available on our website or in our services infringes upon your copyright rights, please provide our designated agent with the following information:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest that is allegedly infringed.
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works.
  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit FACES to locate the material.
  • Information reasonably sufficient to permit FACES to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address.
  • A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  • A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

This information should be sent to our designated agent at info@FACEScertification.com

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Trademark Policy and you agree to comply with it. Any violation of this Trademark Policy may result in the termination of your account and legal action. If you have any questions or concerns about this Trademark Policy, please contact us at info@FACEScertification.com

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