Trademarks
This page provides information about The Sports Fan's trademarks and guidelines for their use.
Our Trademarks
The Sports Fan®
Our company name and primary brand identity.
Sports Fan Plus™
Our premium membership program.
Sports Fan Hall of Fame®
Our fan-voted Hall of Fame program.
Hit-No-Hit®
Our prediction game where fans predict player performance.
UB the QB®
Our quarterback prediction challenge game.
The Giving Fan™
Our charitable giving initiative.
The Fan Jam™
Our fan event and experience program.
Fan Score™
Our fan engagement scoring system.
Trademark Usage Guidelines
These guidelines apply to the use of The Sports Fan's trademarks by third parties. Proper use of our trademarks helps protect our brand and ensures consumers can identify authentic products and services.
Permitted Uses
You may use our trademarks in the following ways without our prior written permission:
- In editorial content, news articles, or commentary about our services
- In academic or research contexts
- To accurately describe your relationship with The Sports Fan (e.g., "compatible with The Sports Fan")
- In personal, non-commercial communications
Prohibited Uses
The following uses of our trademarks are prohibited without our prior written permission:
- In your company name, product name, or service name
- In domain names or social media handles
- In any manner that implies endorsement or affiliation
- In any way that is misleading, defamatory, or disparaging
- On merchandise or promotional materials for sale
- In advertisements without written authorization
Proper Trademark Attribution
When using our trademarks, please follow these guidelines:
- Use the trademark exactly as shown, with correct capitalization
- Include the appropriate trademark symbol (® or ™) on first use
- Use trademarks as adjectives, not nouns or verbs
- Include attribution: "The Sports Fan and related marks are trademarks of The Sports Fan, Inc."
Example Usage:
✓ "Check out the latest contest on The Sports Fan® platform."
✓ "I'm a Sports Fan Plus™ member."
✗ "I Sports Fanned today." (using as a verb)
✗ "Download from Sports Fans" (pluralizing the mark)
Logo Usage
Our logos are protected trademarks. If you need to use our logos:
- Use only approved logo files from our press kit
- Maintain clear space around the logo
- Do not modify, distort, or alter the logo
- Do not combine with other logos or graphics
- Ensure sufficient contrast and legibility
Download approved logos from our Press page.
Partners and Licensees
If you are a licensed partner or have a business relationship with The Sports Fan, your trademark usage may be governed by your specific agreement with us. Please refer to your partnership agreement for applicable guidelines.
Reporting Misuse
If you believe someone is misusing The Sports Fan's trademarks, please report it to:
Questions
For questions about trademark usage or to request permission for uses not covered by these guidelines, please contact legal@thesportsfan.com.