INTERNATIONAL LEGAL BRAND USE POLICY
International Sustainable City Forum

1. Definitions of Terms
For the purposes of these Rules, the following terms are used:
Copyright Holder — EBEC LLC, which holds the exclusive right to the trademarks specified in Section 2 of these Rules.
Trademarks — registered designations:

• "International Sustainable Cities Forum," Certificate No. 1 036 167
• INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABLE CITY FORUM, Certificate No. 1 040 236

including any verbal, graphic, combined, stylized, corporate, design, and other elements of visual identification used within the Forum’s brand.
Forum — an international congress, exhibition, business, scientific, or expert event held under the aforementioned Trademarks, including preparatory, accompanying, business, educational, informational, and other official events organized by the Copyright Holder or on its behalf. Forum Participant — an individual or legal entity officially registered to participate in the Forum in any capacity.
Forum Partner — an organization that has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Copyright Holder in connection with the preparation or holding of the Forum.
Use of Trademarks — any reproduction, placement, distribution, public display, communication to the public, inclusion in advertising, documentation, products, packaging, domain names, trade names, or other use in civil circulation.
Copyright Holder Permission — written consent to use the Trademarks, executed on paper or electronically with confirmation from the sender.

2. State Registration and Legal Protection
2.1. The trademarks are registered in accordance with the procedure established by law.
2.2. The exclusive right is confirmed by certificates issued by the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent):

• Certificate No. 1036167
• Certificate No. 1040236

2.3. Trademarks are means of individualization and are protected in accordance with Articles 1225, 1477, and 1484 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.
2.4. The copyright holder has the exclusive right to use the trademarks in any manner consistent with the law, including the right to permit or prohibit their use by third parties.
2.5. Use of the trademarks without the consent of the copyright holder is illegal, except in cases expressly provided for by law.

3. General terms of use
3.1. These Rules govern the use of Trademarks solely in connection with the Forum.
3.2. These Rules do not provide for:

• transfer of exclusive rights;
• granting a license;
• the right to issue sublicenses;
• the emergence of joint ownership of the brand.

Unless otherwise expressly provided in a written agreement.
3.3. Any use of Trademarks is permitted only:

• within the limits of these Rules;
• or based on the written permission of the Copyright Holder.

4. Permitted Use
Use of the Trademarks is permitted:
4.1. In informational and editorial materials of media covering the Forum.
4.2. On the official websites of Forum participants, provided their actual status is indicated.
4.3. In press materials of Forum participants and partners.
4.4. In presentation materials confirming participation in a specific Forum.
4.5. Only with confirmed status:

• participant;
• speaker;
• partner;
• co-organizer;
• contractor;
• other status confirmed by the Copyright Holder.

5. Reproduction Requirements
5.1. Trademarks must be used only in their original graphic design.
5.2. Any changes to the following are prohibited:

• proportions;
• color scheme;
• fonts;
• composition;
• graphic elements;
• corporate style.

5.3. Only technologically unavoidable deviations during printing are permitted.

6. Prohibited Use
Use of Trademarks is prohibited:

• to identify goods, works, or services;
• in commercial advertising without written permission;
• in a misleading manner;
• in trade names;
• in domain names;
• in commercial designations;
• as a personal brand;
• with the transfer of rights to third parties;
• after termination of participant or partner status;
• outside of a specific Forum.

7. Duration of Use
Use is permitted only:

• during the validity period of the relevant status;
• or for the duration of the written permission.

After the grounds for use cease to exist, use is subject to immediate termination.

8. Copyright Holder Monitoring
The copyright holder has the right to:

• monitor compliance with the Rules;
• demand cessation of use;
• demand removal of materials;
• demand publication of a retraction;
• demand compensation for damages.

9. Liability for Unlawful Use
Unlawful use of Trademarks shall entail liability in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation.
9.1. Civil Liability
In accordance with Articles 1252 and 1515 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, the copyright holder has the right to demand:

• stoppage of the infringement;
• seizure and destruction of materials;
• compensation for damages;
• compensation of up to 5,000,000 rubles or another amount established by law.

9.2. Administrative Liability
Article 14.10 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses.
9.3. Criminal Liability
Article 180 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation — illegal use of a trademark.
For the illegal reproduction of graphic elements protected by copyright — Article 146 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

10. Permission Procedure
The request must include:

• the applicant's full name;
• method of use;
• layouts;
• term of use;
• contact information.

Permission is considered granted only upon written confirmation.
Failure to respond does not constitute consent.
The copyright holder reserves the right to refuse without explanation.

11. Special Rules for Partners
Partners are required to:

• indicate official status;
• use approved layouts;
• coordinate advertising materials;
• not create the impression of joint brand ownership;
• not register similar designations.

Partners are prohibited from:

• using the mark outside the specific Forum;
• using it as their own brand;
• placing it on products without a license;
• transferring rights to third parties.

12. Use by the Media
The media may use the Trademarks without permission for informational purposes only.
Use in advertising, special projects, native advertising, or commercial publications requires written permission.

13. Protection of the Rights Holder
The rights holder has the right to use any means of protection, including:

• judicial protection;
• domain name blocking;
• contacting domain registrars;
• contacting online platform administrators;
• seizure and destruction of counterfeit products;
• compensation regardless of the amount of damages;
• demanding the publication of a retraction.

All costs associated with protecting rights are reimbursed by the infringer.