Trademark Policy

Overview

ZeiCoin is an open source project available under the Apache 2.0 License. The ZeiCoin name and associated branding are protected trademarks.

What is Open Source

ZeiCoin is released under the Apache 2.0 License. You are free to use, modify, and distribute the code subject to the terms of that license.

Reference licenses: Apache 2.0 and GPL-3.0 .

What is Protected

The following are protected trademarks:

• The name "ZeiCoin"
• The ZeiCoin logo and visual identity
• Related branding and trade dress

Permitted Uses

You may use the ZeiCoin name and branding to:

• Refer to the official ZeiCoin project
• Link to zeicoin.com or the official GitHub repository
• Discuss, review, or write about ZeiCoin
• Run unmodified ZeiCoin software
• Indicate compatibility with ZeiCoin (for example, "Works with ZeiCoin")

Prohibited Uses

You may not use the ZeiCoin name and branding to:

• Create confusingly similar cryptocurrency projects
• Imply official endorsement of your project or service
• Create fake websites, wallets, or services claiming to be ZeiCoin
• Register domain names containing "ZeiCoin" for competing services
• Use the ZeiCoin branding in a way that misleads users

Forks and Derivatives

If you fork the ZeiCoin codebase, you must use a different name and branding to avoid confusion. You may mention "Based on ZeiCoin" or "Fork of ZeiCoin" to indicate the origin, but the project must have its own distinct identity.

Questions

If you have questions about this trademark policy or need permission for a specific use, please open an issue on GitHub.

The preferred contact point is the official GitHub repository.