FELLOW LOGO AGREEMENT

This symbol is a registered trademark and may be used only by active Distinguished Fellows of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS).

The symbol is only to be used for the limited purpose of indicating Distinguished Fellowship in the ACOS. All uses of the symbol must include the Distinguished Fellow’s name, a statement that the individual surgeon is a Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, and the ® designation. The full College name, “American College of Osteopathic Surgeons,” must be used for that purpose. A group practice name may not be used in place of the Distinguished Fellow’s name.

The symbol may be used on practice stationary, brochures related to the Distinguished Fellow’s practice, practice forms, business cards, websites, advertising, personalized labels or stickers, plaques, office buildings, office furniture, and gifts for patients. The symbol may not be modified in any manner. No additional material or text may be placed immediately adjacent to or inside the symbol, except for the ® designation. The ACOS retains the right to review and approve any Distinguished Fellow’s use of the symbol.

It is the responsibility of the individual Distinguished Fellow to ensure that the use of the symbol conforms with the AOA Code of Ethics and AOA and ACOS interpretations. The user of this symbol may not create any impression that the symbol is evidence of /or an indication of the user’s compliance with the College’s Bylaws and AOA Code of Ethics and interpretations.

The following statement is recommended for all uses of the symbol where possible:

The user of this symbol for any purpose shall comply fully with all regulations and guidelines of state and national regulatory authorities, state medical boards, the American Osteopathic Association and the Federal Trade Commission.

The ACOS is the owner of the symbol, the Distinguished Fellow by executing this license is granted a limited license to use the symbol for the specific purpose of indicating their Distinguished Fellowship in the ACOS, and the ACOS may withdraw permission to use the symbol at any time for any reason. Upon notification of withdrawal of permission, the Distinguished Fellow will immediately cease use of the symbol.