INTERNATIONAL LEGAL BRAND USE POLICY
International Sustainable City Forum

1. General Provisions
This Policy governs the use of trademarks, logos, brand elements and other intellectual property associated with the International Sustainable City Forum (the "Forum").
This Policy applies to all individuals and legal entities, including participants, partners, contractors, media representatives and any third parties.
Any use of the Forum’s brand constitutes acceptance of this Policy.

2. Trademark Protection
The designations:
— International Sustainable City Forum
— Международный форум устойчивого развития городов
are registered trademarks protected under applicable intellectual property laws.
Exclusive rights are confirmed by official trademark registration certificates issued by the competent intellectual property authority of the Russian Federation.
The trademark owner has the exclusive right to authorize or prohibit any use of the trademarks.

3. Scope of the Forum Brand
The Forum brand includes, but is not limited to:

• registered trademarks;
• logos;
• visual identity elements;
• graphic symbols;
• official typography;
• colour schemes;
• brand style;
• design of official materials;
• confusingly similar designations.

4. Permitted Use Without Authorization
Informational use is permitted without prior written authorization solely for:

• news reporting;
• referencing participation in the Forum;
• academic or analytical publications;
• references to the official website.

Conditions:

• accuracy of information;
• no modification of brand elements;
• no commercial use;
• no implication of endorsement or affiliation.

5. Use Requiring Written Authorization
Prior written authorization is mandatory for:

• commercial use;
• advertising;
• branding of goods or services;
• corporate naming;
• domain name registration;
• marketing campaigns;
• organizing events under the Forum brand;
• creation of derivative branding.

6. Prohibited Use
Strictly prohibited:

• unauthorized use;
• modification of logos or visual identity;
• registration of confusingly similar marks;
• sublicensing or transfer of rights;
• misleading use;
• reputationally harmful use;
• political or promotional exploitation without consent.

7. Liability
Unauthorized use of trademarks may result in civil, administrative and criminal liability under applicable law.
The trademark owner reserves the right to:

• demand immediate cessation of infringement;
• request removal of materials;
• block domain names;
• seek damages and compensation;
• pursue legal enforcement in any competent jurisdiction.

8. Permission Requests
Requests for trademark use must be submitted through the official contact channels of the Forum.
Authorization is valid only if provided in writing.
Silence does not constitute consent.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Policy shall be governed by the laws applicable to the trademark owner.
Disputes shall be resolved in accordance with applicable jurisdictional rules.