Certification Mark Use Policy

I. POLICY PURPOSE
This policy establishes the rules and requirements for the use of all AQS trademarks and certification marks. 

II. AQS CERTIFICATIONS MARK OWNERSHIP
The following organizational trademark is owned and controlled by AQS CERTIFICATIONS:

III. AUTHORIZED USE OF AQS CERTIFICATIONS MARK
AQS CERTIFICATIONS grants permission to use the AQS certification mark to AQS-certified organizations that have satisfied all applicable AQS certification requirements. Each AQS-certified organization is authorized to use only the certification mark which represents the appropriate certification.
Each AQS-certified organization may use the appropriate AQS certification mark in professional and business materials such as business cards and email signatures.

Non-assignability and Non-transferability
Permission to use the certification mark is limited to the certified organization, and shall not be transferred to, assigned to, or otherwise used by any other organization or entity.

IV. AQS CERTIFICATIONS MARK VIOLATION REPORTING
Following receipt of information that an inappropriate or unauthorized use of the certification mark may have occurred, AQS CERTIFICATIONS will determine if responsive action(s) will be taken, including the following:

1. The alleged inappropriate or unauthorized mark use will be reviewed.
2. If a policy violation may have occurred, AQS CERTIFICATIONS shall communicate to the organization(s) involved, requesting that they cease the unauthorized use.
3. If the policy violation is not corrected, appropriate legal actions or sanctions shall be taken, including certification suspension or revocation.