The package tells protesters how to act and look like media people.

The Hong Kong Journalists Association says its logo has been used on a fake "journalists' education package."

Two photos depicting the association's logo asked reporters to avoid filming protesters and focus on police action.

The association issued a statement yesterday, clarifying that it "does not have any relation to the package."

It said the association found someone was using its name and logo without permission and publishing counterfeit promotional material on the internet.

The association said it reserves all rights to take legal action as the material "intentionally infringed on its copyrights and misleads the public."

The two pictures titled "official education package for Hong Kong journalists" have been widely circulated on social media, including Weibo and Facebook.

The pictures feature a yellow press vest on a black background, while the association's name and logo are on the lower right corner.

One of the bullet points in one picture says: "During reporting, please stand between the cordon lines of police and protesters as to obstruct police from charging forward.

"The crime of obstructing police is not applicable to reporters."

Another point states: "Reporters can stand in any area, including [within] the cordon lines of police. Please use close shots to film the face and shoulder number of officers. There will be people to follow up with the doxxing afterwards."

A third point adds: "Dress in black if you are valiant, be a reporter when you are peaceful, rational and non-violent. Bring more clothes so you can switch your identity at anytime."

The other picture explains how to appear to be a journalist. "Everyone please prepare a yellow vest, which can protect you from any attacks," it says.

It also asks people to prepare press badges by themselves.

"A friendly reminder: you will not commit any criminal offense by counterfeiting a press badge, unless the media reports it to police," it adds.

It also asks people to hold a recording device, adding that mobile phones are acceptable.

"You can officially be a 'journalist god' who can go anywhere in the protest areas. You will be free from any criminal liability and override the law," it says.

stellast.wong@singtaonewscorp.com