a)
Members shall obtain written permission from the PDD Project Coordinator
prior to use of the logo. All requests shall be submitted in writing,
detailing the member's intended use;
b)
The Logo shall be used only in a manner consistent with the PDD initiatives
set forth in the Organizational Structure and approved by the PDD Project
Coordinator;
c)
The Logo may not be associated with engines, vehicles or fleets that do
not qualify for recognition through the PDD recognition program, except
as determined by the Executive Committee. However, any vehicle using a
device or fuel verified as a diesel emissions reduction technology by
the Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board
may display the logo. PDD will provide decals to all fleets honored through
the Diesel Difference recognition program. In addition, the Executive
Committee may authorize logo use by fleets implementing: auxiliary power
units, diesel hybrids, truck stop electrification and closed crankcase
technologies. The Executive Committee may add new technologies to this
list at its discretion.
d)
In order to preserve the accuracy and quality of presentation of the Logo,
any alteration of the Logo is strictly prohibited;
e)
The PDD, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to withdraw a member's
right to use the Logo at any time and for any reason.
f)
The logo cannot be used for sale of merchandise unless expressly in writing
from the board (or whatever designate) e.g., Shall not be used for:
(1) the promotion or sale of or in any other connection with any
goods whatsoever;
(2) the encouragement directly or indirectly of support including
donations or otherwise for other charitable or similar purposes; or
(3) the promotion or sale of or in any other connection with any
services.
g)
The logo may not be revised or altered in any way and must be displayed
in the same form and color.
h)
The logo may not be used in any manner that, in the sole discretion of
DD: discredits DD or tarnishes its reputation and goodwill; is false or
misleading; violates the rights of others; violates any law, regulation
or other public policy; or mischaracterizes the relationship between DD
and the user, including but not limited to any use of the logo that might
be reasonably construed as an endorsement, approval, sponsorship, or certification
by DD of the user, the user's business or organization, or the user's
products or services, or that might be reasonably construed as support
or encouragement to purchase or utilize the user's products or services
unless expressly authorized in writing
