Decidim

Trademark policy

"Decidim" and the Decidim logo are registered trademarks of Associació de Software Lliure Decidim. You may not use these trademarks in a commercial setting to infer that your product or service is endorsed or associated with Decidim without permission. You may use these marks to refer to Decidim in a way where it's clear that you're simply referring to the project, not claiming endorsement or association.
If you’re using the Decidim logo in any way you need to add the following text: "Decidim name and logo is a registered trademark of the Associació de Software Lliure Decidim."
We have developed this trademark usage policy with the following goals in mind:
  1. We’d like to make it easy for anyone to use the Decidim name or logo for community-oriented efforts that help spread and improve Decidim.
  2. We’d like to make it clear how Decidim-related businesses and projects can (and cannot) use the Decidim name and logo.
  3. We’d like to make it hard for anyone to use the Decidim name and logo to unfairly profit from, trick or confuse people who are looking for official Decidim resources.
Examples of use that do not need permission
  • Including the Decidim logo on product pages to say "we work with Decidim" (e.g., hosting, consultancy services, developments based on Decidim).
  • Use of the trademark "Decidim" in book titles and research articles.
  • Use of the Decidim logo in the footer of an instance (“Powered by Decidim”).
Examples of use that do need permission
  • Selling merchandise (stickers, t-shirts, mugs, etc).
  • Use of the Decidim logo on a book cover.
  • Use of the Decidim logo in a header in a website, implying that you’re the Decidim organization.
Examples of use that will not get permission
  • Naming your company or product after Decidim, like "The Decidim Consultants".
You can request permission by emailing associacio@decidim.org.
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FAQs
What is the Metadecidim community?

Metadecidim is the community of Decidim that collaborates in the design of the platform and the construction of the Decidim project. We meet regularly through the Community Meetings, for issues related to the technological aspects of the platform and the Labs witc are Research oriented meetings. Our annual conference is Decidim Fest. Go to meta.decidim.org to follow the calls closely and if you want to join the community. We'd love to ;-)

What are the differences with Consul Project / Decide Madrid?

There are many differences: features, flexibility, architecture, modularity, etc. We have published a post to try to answer this question.

Who is currently using Decidim?

It is currently used by cities and organizations worldwide. In fact, any group of people can use it, whether it is an NGO, university, trade union, cooperative, neighbourhood association, etc. Check the complete list of currently active instances.

What can a participant (user) of Decidim do?

Decidim makes it possible for thousands of people to organize themselves democratically by making proposals, attending public meetings, fostering decision-making discussions, deciding through different forms of voting and monitoring the implementation of decisions.

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