GreenoNetics® Trademark Usage Guidelines

Last updated: September 25, 2025

Purpose. These Guidelines explain how to use GreenoNetics trademarks in Malaysia now, and-as registrations expand-worldwide. They apply to GreenoNetics employees, contractors, members, volunteers, communities, Authorized Training Partners (ATPs), Training Providers (TPs), Course Providers (CPs), certification holders, licensees, resellers, media, and all other third parties. They are designed to protect consumers from confusion and to preserve the distinctiveness and goodwill of GreenoNetics brands.

Not a license. These Guidelines do not grant any license or rights to use GreenoNetics trademarks. Any permitted use must also comply with the specific written agreement (if any) between you and GreenoNetics.

Questions. Contact: info@GreenoNetics.com (Legal Department).

1. Definitions

• Marks / Trademarks: Any GreenoNetics word marks, logos, icons, stylized designs, slogans, program names, domain names, social handles, and certification marks, including but not limited to GreenoNetics®, Greeno®, RobotHead®, GN‑CPE®, and GN‑PET™/® (jurisdiction‑dependent).
• Certification Marks: Marks that signify a person’s qualification/credential (e.g., GN‑CPE®).
• Trade Name: The company name “GreenoNetics” used to identify the business itself (as opposed to a product or service).
• Nominative Fair Use: Using a mark to truthfully refer to GreenoNetics or its products/services where no reasonable substitute exists and no sponsorship or endorsement is implied.

2. Ownership & Scope

As of this edition, GreenoNetics owns registered rights primarily in Malaysia (MyIPO), with additional filings and international extensions planned. Use of our Marks must comply with: (a) these Guidelines; (b) any applicable written agreement with GreenoNetics; and (c) all relevant laws in the country where the material is distributed.

Outside Malaysia: unless Appendix B states that a Mark is registered in your country, treat it as unregistered and use ™/SM accordingly. We intend to expand protection internationally (including potential filings under the Madrid Protocol), and will update Appendix B as registrations are granted.

3. Core Principles

3.1 Do Not Misuse or Misappropriate

• Do not use any GreenoNetics Mark to brand your own products, services, companies, organizations, domains, social handles, or apps.
• Do not adopt names, logos, or designs that are confusingly similar to any GreenoNetics Mark.
• Do not alter, deform, translate, localize, animate, or combine a GreenoNetics Mark with other words or graphics. Use only approved artwork for logos.

3.2 Use the Correct Symbol

• Use ® only with Marks registered in the applicable country/region.
• Use ™ for unregistered word or logo marks used on goods or services.
• Use SM for unregistered service marks used specifically in connection with services.
• Symbols should appear in superscript where typographically supported (™/SM/®) immediately after the Mark’s first/most prominent use.

3.3 Use Marks as Adjectives, Not Nouns or Verbs

• Correct: “Enroll in the GN‑CPE® certification.”
• Incorrect: “Earn your GN‑CPE.” (noun)
• Do not pluralize or make possessive a Mark unless used as a trade name:
  
  • Correct: “GN‑CPE® certification holders.”
  • Trade name: “GreenoNetics’ trademarks are valuable assets.”

3.4 Clear Attribution

• Include an attribution statement in materials that reference our Marks (see Section 7). Place near first mention or in a logical, prominent location (e.g., legal footers, acknowledgments).

3.5 No Endorsement Implication

• Your use must not imply partnership, sponsorship, or endorsement by GreenoNetics unless expressly authorized in writing. Use clear disclaimers where needed (see Section 8.3).

4. Word Marks in Text

4.1 Capitalization & Spelling

• GreenoNetics (capital “G” and “N”); Greeno; RobotHead; GN‑CPE; GN‑PET (hyphenated, all caps).
• Do not translate or transliterate Marks.

4.2 Trade Name vs. Trademark

• When GreenoNetics refers to the company, it is a trade name-do not use ®/™.
  
  • Example: “GreenoNetics Malaysia is a leading provider of AI‑driven training.”
• When GreenoNetics identifies a product/service/brand, use ® where registered.
  
  • Example: “The GreenoNetics® certification program is recognized worldwide.”

4.3 Short‑Form References

• Short forms (e.g., “GN‑CPE” on business cards) are acceptable where space is limited, provided the full, correct form appears elsewhere in the same material (e.g., CVs, resumes, web profiles).

5. Logos & Visual Marks

Use of GreenoNetics logos requires express written authorization. If authorized, follow these baseline rules (and any brand asset kit provided by GreenoNetics):

• Approved Artwork Only. Use the master files supplied by GreenoNetics. No redrawing or re‑creating.
• Clear Space. Maintain free space around the logo equal to at least the height of the capital G in the logotype on all sides.
• Minimum Size. Ensure legibility; for digital, do not display the primary logo smaller than 120 px width; for print, not smaller than 30 mm width.
• Color. Use only approved colors (as specified in the brand asset kit). No gradients, shadows, or unauthorized effects.
• Backgrounds. Ensure sufficient contrast; avoid busy or low‑contrast backgrounds.
• No Lockups Without Approval. Do not combine the logo with other logos or taglines unless specifically approved.

5.1 RobotHead® Character/Icon

• Treated as a protected visual mark. Do not alter proportions, facial features, angles, or apply filters/effects. Use only approved poses and files.

6. Certification Marks & Credentials (GN-CPE®)

6.1 Eligibility and Scope

• The GN-CPE® certification mark may be used only by individuals who have earned and currently maintain their GreenoNetics® Certified Prompt Engineer credential in good standing.
• Use of the mark signifies the individual’s personal credential. It may not be transferred, licensed, or used by employers, teams, or third parties to imply corporate certification.

6.2 Required Form of the Mark

• Always write the certification as GN-CPE® (with the hyphen and the ® symbol on first or most prominent use).
• Do not translate, abbreviate further, pluralize, or alter the spelling, capitalization, or punctuation of the mark.
• Do not fuse the mark with other words or symbols (e.g., avoid “GNCPE”, “GN-CPE®YellowBelt”, or “GN-CPE®-Pro”).

6.3 Placement and Order (Text-only Use)

• With a person’s name (preferred for business cards, bios, and signatures): place the mark immediately after the individual’s name.
  
  • Example: Jane Doe, GN-CPE®
• In running text: treat GN-CPE® as a discrete credential, separated by standard punctuation or spacing.
  
  • Example: “Our team includes Jane Doe, GN-CPE®.”

6.4 Belt / Level Designation (Optional)

• Credential holders may optionally display their current belt/level after the GN-CPE® mark, separated by an en dash, em dash, or hyphen, or placed in parentheses.
• The belt/level is not part of the certification mark; it must remain visually and typographically separate.
• Approved styles (choose one and use consistently):
  
  • Jane Doe, GN-CPE® – Yellow Belt
  • Jane Doe, GN-CPE® – Yellow Belt
  • Jane Doe, GN-CPE® (Yellow Belt)
• When using the full descriptive phrase, present it as a descriptor and keep the certification mark intact:
  
  • Jane Doe, GreenoNetics® Certified Prompt Engineer (GN-CPE® – Yellow Belt)

6.5 Contextual Uses

• Business cards / name badges (recommended):
  
  • Line 1: Name
  • Line 2: GN-CPE® – Yellow Belt (or other current level)
• Email signatures:
  
  • Jane Doe, GN-CPE® – Yellow Belt
  • Optional next line: GreenoNetics® Certified Prompt Engineer
• Resumes, CVs, websites, and biographies:
  
  • Short form: GN-CPE® – Yellow Belt
  • Long form: GreenoNetics® Certified Prompt Engineer (GN-CPE® – Yellow Belt)

6.6 Visual Style and Restrictions

• The certification mark must appear in a standard, readable font without stylization suggesting a logo, product name, or brand extension.
• Do not create lockups that visually merge GN-CPE® with the belt/level, company names, product names, or titles.
• Do not depict GN-CPE® as part of or adjacent to another mark in a way that implies co-branding or endorsement.
• Avoid placing GN-CPE® in parentheses by itself as a stand-alone credential line on printed materials; use plain text without brackets unless the belt/level is included inside the same parentheses per §6.4.

6.7 Prohibited Uses

• No fusion: Do not attach the belt/level directly to the mark (e.g., GN-CPE®YellowBelt, GN-CPE®–YellowBelt without spacing).
• No alterations: Do not modify to GN CPE, GNCPE, or other variants.
• No implication of organizational certification: Do not state or imply that a company, department, or product is “GN-CPE® certified.” Only individuals may be described as holding the credential.
• No prominence over GreenoNetics® marks: Do not stylize the belt/level or GN-CPE® to appear as a separate proprietary brand.

6.8 Accuracy and Currency

• Only display a belt/level that you currently hold. If your status changes (e.g., advancement from Yellow Belt to Green Belt), update all public displays within a reasonable period.
• GreenoNetics may request correction or removal of inaccurate or non-compliant usages.

6.9 Examples – Correct

• Jane Doe, GN-CPE®
• Jane Doe, GN-CPE® – Yellow Belt
• Jane Doe, GreenoNetics® Certified Prompt Engineer (GN-CPE® – Yellow Belt)
• In text: “Our workshop features Jane Doe, GN-CPE® – Yellow Belt.”

6.10 Examples – Incorrect (Do Not Use)

• Jane Doe, GNCPE (altered mark)
• Jane Doe, GN-CPE (missing ® on first/primary use)
• Jane Doe, GN-CPE®YellowBelt (fused)
• Jane Doe, GN-CPE®–YellowBelt (no spacing around dash)
• Acme Corp is GN-CPE® certified (organizations cannot hold the individual credential)
• (GN-CPE®) as a stand-alone line on a card (avoid parentheses for the mark by itself)

6.11 Attribution

• Include an attribution notice where trademark notices are typically placed (e.g., site footer, imprint, or legal page):
  
  • “GreenoNetics® and GN-CPE® are trademarks and certification marks of their respective owners and are used here with permission. © [Year] GreenoNetics. All rights reserved.”
• Use the ® symbol on first or most prominent mention of each mark on a page or material; subsequent mentions may omit the symbol if space is constrained, provided context is clear.

6.12 Compliance and Enforcement

• GreenoNetics reserves the right to review and require correction of any usage of GN-CPE® and related belt/level designations.
• Non-compliant uses may result in revocation of permission to use the mark and/or additional remedies available under applicable law.

7. Attribution Statements

Use one of the following, as applicable:

• Malaysia (current registrations):
  “GreenoNetics®, GN‑CPE®, RobotHead®, and Greeno® are registered marks of GreenoNetics. GN‑PET™ is a trademark of GreenoNetics.”
• Mixed jurisdictions (materials distributed in multiple countries):
  “GreenoNetics®, GN‑CPE®, RobotHead®, Greeno®, and GN‑PET™ are trademarks of GreenoNetics.”

Where a Mark is registered in the country of distribution, the ® symbol may be used; otherwise use ™/SM.

• When GN‑PET is registered in your country (future update):
  “GreenoNetics®, GN‑CPE®, RobotHead®, Greeno®, and GN‑PET® are registered marks of GreenoNetics.”

Place the attribution near first mention or in a legal notice/footer. For long or multipage works, include it in a prominent, logical place.

8. Fair Use, References & Disclaimers

8.1 Nominative Fair Use (Third Parties)

Third parties may use GreenoNetics word marks (not logos) to refer to GreenoNetics products/services truthfully and fairly, provided:

1. The Mark is necessary to identify the product/service;
2. Only so much of the Mark as is reasonably necessary is used; and
3. The use does not suggest sponsorship or endorsement.

8.2 Comparative & Descriptive Use

Permitted if accurate, substantiated, and non‑misleading. All comparisons must be fair and in compliance with local laws.

8.3 Recommended Disclaimer Language

• “[Third‑party name] is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by GreenoNetics.”
• “All GreenoNetics trademarks are used for identification purposes only.”

9. Prohibited Uses (Non‑Exhaustive)

• Using any Mark in/as: your company name, product/service name, domain name, URL, social handle, app name, advertising keyword, or meta tag.
• Modifying any Mark (e.g., abbreviations, translations, phonetic spellings, visual alterations).
• Combining any Mark with your own brand, or using as part of a logo or graphic without permission.
• Creating or registering confusingly similar marks, logos, icons, or characters.
• Merchandising (e.g., apparel, stickers) without written authorization.
• Using Marks in a way that is defamatory, obscene, unlawful, misleading, or harmful to the brand.

10. Domains, Social Handles & App Stores

• Do not register or use domains, subdomains, social media handles, app names, or marketplace listings that include, are based on, or are confusingly similar to GreenoNetics Marks (e.g., greeno‑netics‑training.com, @gncpeofficial).
• Use descriptive naming that does not incorporate our Marks (e.g., “ai‑training‑partners.example”).
• Paid search: do not bid on GreenoNetics Marks as keywords in a manner that confuses or suggests affiliation.

11. Digital Badges & Seals

• GreenoNetics may issue digital badges for certifications (e.g., GN‑CPE®). Only valid credential holders may display the corresponding badge.
• Placement: near the credential holder’s name (LinkedIn, websites, bios, email signatures).
• Badges must link to a verifiable source where feasible (e.g., credential verification page).
• Do not modify badge artwork, colors, or proportions. Remove badges immediately if the credential lapses.

12. Co‑Branding, Partnerships & Sponsorships

• Any co‑branded use requires prior written approval and must follow the GreenoNetics brand asset kit (relative sizing, spacing, and placement rules).
• Do not imply partnership or endorsement without an executed agreement.
• Event titles: Descriptive phrasing is allowed (e.g., “Summit on GN‑CPE® Certification Readiness”), but not “GreenoNetics Summit” unless authorized.

13. Regional/Jurisdictional Symbol Use

• Symbols are jurisdiction‑specific. Use ® only where the Mark is registered. Where registration is pending or absent, use ™ (or SM for services).
• GN‑PET: Use ™ where unregistered. Where GN‑PET is registered (e.g., certain jurisdictions), use ®.
• When publishing globally, you may (a) present country‑specific versions, or (b) use ™ globally with a jurisdiction‑specific ® addendum.

14. List of Marks

This list is provided for convenience and updated periodically. Registration status varies by country. Consult Appendix B or contact Legal for the latest status.

Primary Word Marks

• GreenoNetics® (also used as trade name-no symbol when used solely as the company name)
• Greeno®
• RobotHead®
• GN‑CPE® (Certification Mark)
• GN‑PET™ / GN‑PET® (jurisdiction‑dependent)

Program/Slogan/Series Marks

• Examples include: GreenoNetics® AI‑Integrated Competencies Training (status varies by country)

Where a Mark is registered in your country, use ®; otherwise use ™/SM as applicable.

15. Examples (Correct vs. Incorrect)

Correct

• “Enroll in the GN‑CPE® certification from GreenoNetics®.”
• “Our course prepares candidates for the GN‑CPE® certification exam (GreenoNetics®).”
• Footer: “GreenoNetics®, GN‑CPE®, RobotHead®, and Greeno® are registered marks of GreenoNetics. GN‑PET™ is a trademark of GreenoNetics.”

Incorrect

• “We sell GN‑CPEs.” (pluralized noun)
• “Partnered with GreenoNetics®!” (without authorization; implies endorsement)
• Logo mashups (combining RobotHead® with your logo)
• Translated marks (e.g., transliterations of “GreenoNetics”)
• Domains/handles containing Marks (e.g., gn‑cpe‑academy.example)

16. Quality Control & Termination

• All licensed uses are subject to GreenoNetics’ quality control. Failure to meet quality standards or comply with these Guidelines may result in suspension or termination of the right to use the Marks.
• GreenoNetics may update these Guidelines at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

17. Reporting Infringement

Report suspected misuse or infringement to info@GreenoNetics.com. Provide, where possible: screenshots, URLs, dates, jurisdictions, and contact information.

18. Legal Notices & Reservation of Rights

• All rights not expressly granted are reserved by GreenoNetics.
• Improper use of the Marks is strictly prohibited and may violate trademark, unfair competition, advertising, and/or other laws.
• These Guidelines are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute legal advice.

Appendix A – Quick‑Reference: Symbols & Usage

Placement: First/most prominent use and as practical thereafter. Avoid attaching symbols to hashtags or domain names.

Appendix B – Jurisdictional Registration Status (Illustrative Template)

Maintain this table internally and update upon filing/registration changes.

Replace “MY” and class numbers with actual data per jurisdiction (e.g., US, EU, UK, SG, AU). Consult Legal for current records.

Appendix C – Credentials & Digital Badges (Specs)

• Text with Name: “Jane Doe, GN‑CPE®”
• Short form (space‑constrained): “Jane Doe, GN‑CPE”
• Full form: “Jane Doe, GN‑CPE® – [Belt/Level]”
• Badge Placement: adjacent to name; link to verification where possible.
• File Formats: Use only GreenoNetics‑issued vector/raster assets. No filters, borders, or recolors.
• Revocation: Remove within 3 business days if credential status changes.

Appendix D – Visual Do’s & Don’ts (Logos)

Do

• Keep clear space ≥ the height of “G” on all sides.
• Use approved color palette and backgrounds with sufficient contrast.
• Maintain aspect ratio; ensure legibility at minimum sizes.

Don’t

• Rotate, skew, stretch, add outlines/shadows/glows.
• Place on busy imagery or low contrast.
• Create monograms, lockups, or animations without written approval.
• Combine RobotHead® with third‑party graphics.

Appendix E – Sample Footer Notices

• “GreenoNetics®, GN‑CPE®, RobotHead®, and Greeno® are registered marks of GreenoNetics. GN‑PET™ is a trademark of GreenoNetics.”
• “All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.”