1. Background information

The Drupal trademark — i.e. the word "Drupal", whether or not in capitals — is owned and controlled by Dries Buytaert, who cooperates with the Drupal Association and local non-profit associations to foster the use of the Drupal software.

Although you are encouraged to use the Drupal trademark (and the official Drupal logo (official link to be included when released by the Drupal Association), which is itself a use of the Drupal trademark) for your own purposes, you must first obtain a license. You can either obtain this license automatically, or through a license grant procedure, as further explained below in this policy.

This policy therefore first explains whether you receive an automatic license, or whether you need to obtain a license through the license grant procedure. In addition, this policy explains which "rules of use" apply when you use the Drupal trademark (whether you obtained the license automatically, or through the license grant procedure).

2. Why this policy was created

This policy is based on the questions received by Dries Buytaert from various persons and companies, and tries to cover the most typical use cases for the Drupal trademark. By imposing simple rules, this policy aims to create a level playing field for everyone interested in using the Drupal trademark.

3. Limitations of this policy

Do not assume that this policy will answer every question you may have about the use of the Drupal trademark. There will be scenarios where your intended use of the Drupal trademark is not entirely covered by this policy, or where you have doubts as to whether or not a specific rule applies. In all these cases, you should contact Dries Buytaert.

Please also note that, while the use of the official Drupal logo is covered by this trademark policy, the use of the Drupal icon (druplicon) is not. Any use of the Drupal icon is subject to separate licensing. Contact the Drupal Association for details.