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As an internationally recognised organisation registered in the United Kingdom, all trademarks, logos, certification names, and frameworks such as BDA BoCK\u00ae are considered protected intellectual property.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"policy-section\">\r\n <h2><div class=\"num\">1<\/div>Scope of the Policy<\/h2>\r\n <p>This policy applies to:<\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Individuals holding BDA professional certifications (BDA-CP\u2122, BDA-SCP\u2122)<\/li>\r\n <li>Members in BDA membership programmes (individual or institutional)<\/li>\r\n <li>Accredited institutions (AAI\u2122, AIDP\u2122, COE\u2122, CSIS\u2122, RPDE\u2122)<\/li>\r\n <li>Authorised partners (ECP\u2122, PDP\u2122, AKP\u2122, SAP\u2122)<\/li>\r\n <li>Approved trainers and facilitators<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"policy-section\">\r\n <h2><div class=\"num\">2<\/div>Registered Trademarks & Intellectual Property<\/h2>\r\n <p>The following marks are registered and owned by BDA:<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"info-cards\">\r\n <div class=\"info-card\">\r\n <div class=\"info-card-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"8\" r=\"6\"\/><path d=\"M15.477 12.89L17 22l-5-3-5 3 1.523-9.11\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <h4>BDA\u00ae & BDA BoCK\u2122<\/h4>\r\n <p>The primary BDA brand and its Body of Competency & Knowledge framework.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-card\">\r\n <div class=\"info-card-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <h4>BDA-CP\u2122 & BDA-SCP\u2122<\/h4>\r\n <p>Professional certification marks for Certified Professional and Senior Certified Professional.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-card\">\r\n <div class=\"info-card-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <h4>Accreditation Marks<\/h4>\r\n <p>AAI\u2122, AIDP\u2122, COE\u2122, CSIS\u2122, RPDE\u2122 \u2014 institutional accreditation programme marks.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"info-card\">\r\n <div class=\"info-card-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><polyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <h4>Training Materials<\/h4>\r\n <p>All training materials, guides, models, and exam content are copyrighted works.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"policy-section\">\r\n <h2><div class=\"num\">3<\/div>Rules for Logo & Trademark Usage<\/h2>\r\n <h3>Certification Logos (BDA-CP\u2122, BDA-SCP\u2122)<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>May only be used by individuals who have earned and currently maintain their certification.<\/li>\r\n <li>Logos must be removed once certification has expired or is not renewed.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <h3>Accreditation Logos (AAI\u2122, AIDP\u2122, COE\u2122, CSIS\u2122, RPDE\u2122)<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Accredited institutions may use the corresponding logo in official marketing materials and websites, provided they comply with BDA's brand identity guidelines.<\/li>\r\n <li>Use is strictly limited to the approved scope of accreditation and must not imply broader recognition than granted.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <h3>BDA Master Logo<\/h3>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>The primary BDA logo may only be used with prior written authorisation, except for formally approved uses by authorised partners.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"policy-section\">\r\n <h2><div class=\"num\">4<\/div>Prohibited Uses<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"highlight-box\"><p>The following uses of BDA intellectual property are strictly prohibited:<\/p><\/div>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Reproducing or distributing BDA's educational or exam content without authorisation.<\/li>\r\n <li>Using trademarks on products or services not officially linked to BDA.<\/li>\r\n <li>Altering logos, changing colours, or merging BDA marks with other logos.<\/li>\r\n <li>Claiming or suggesting certification, membership, or accreditation that has not been officially awarded.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"policy-section\">\r\n <h2><div class=\"num\">5<\/div>Protection & Enforcement<\/h2>\r\n <p>BDA actively protects its intellectual property rights worldwide. Measures include continuous monitoring of unauthorised use, issuing cease-and-desist notices to violators, and pursuing legal proceedings under UK law and international intellectual property treaties when necessary.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"policy-section\">\r\n <h2><div class=\"num\">6<\/div>Reporting Misuse<\/h2>\r\n <p>BDA encourages individuals and organisations to report any misuse or unauthorised use of its trademarks or logos.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"contact-box\"><h4>Report IP Misuse<\/h4><a href=\"mailto:legal@bda-global.org\">legal@bda-global.org<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n<div class=\"sidebar\">\r\n <div class=\"sidebar-card\">\r\n <h4>Legal Documents<\/h4>\r\n <div class=\"sidebar-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/legal\/\" class=\"sidebar-link\">\r\n <svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Legal Overview\r\n <\/a>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/legal\/data-protection-gdpr-compliance\/\" class=\"sidebar-link\">\r\n <svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Data Protection & GDPR\r\n <\/a>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/legal\/intellectual-property-policy\/\" class=\"sidebar-link active\">\r\n <svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Intellectual Property\r\n <\/a>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/legal\/certification-examination-policies\/\" class=\"sidebar-link\">\r\n <svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Certification Policies\r\n <\/a>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/legal\/membership-agreement\/\" class=\"sidebar-link\">\r\n <svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Membership Agreement\r\n <\/a>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/legal\/accreditation-partnership-terms\/\" class=\"sidebar-link\">\r\n <svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Accreditation Terms\r\n <\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sidebar-contact\">\r\n <h4>Legal Enquiries<\/h4>\r\n <p>For legal questions, compliance matters, or to report misuse of BDA intellectual property.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"mailto:legal@bda-global.org\">\r\n <svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M4 4h16c1.1 0 2 .9 2 2v12c0 1.1-.9 2-2 2H4c-1.1 0-2-.9-2-2V6c0-1.1.9-2 2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"22,6 12,13 2,6\"\/><\/svg>\r\n legal@bda-global.org\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sidebar-card\">\r\n <h4>Data Protection<\/h4>\r\n <div class=\"sidebar-links\">\r\n <a href=\"mailto:privacy@bda-global.org\" class=\"sidebar-link\">\r\n <svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M4 4h16c1.1 0 2 .9 2 2v12c0 1.1-.9 2-2 2H4c-1.1 0-2-.9-2-2V6c0-1.1.9-2 2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"22,6 12,13 2,6\"\/><\/svg>\r\n privacy@bda-global.org\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"sidebar-link\">\r\n <svg width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Contact BDA\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<section class=\"cta-band\">\r\n <div style=\"max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px\">\r\n <h2>Report Intellectual Property Misuse<\/h2>\r\n <p>If you have identified unauthorised use of BDA trademarks, logos, or content, please report it to our legal team immediately.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"cta-btns\">\r\n <a href=\"mailto:legal@bda-global.org\" class=\"cta-btn-white\">\r\n <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Report to legal@bda-global.org\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"cta-btn-outline\">Contact Legal Team<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\nconst obs = new IntersectionObserver((entries) => {\r\n entries.forEach(e => { if(e.isIntersecting){ e.target.classList.add('visible'); 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