Scoot Boot Trademark and Copyright Stockists Agreement

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Introduction 

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This Trademark and Copyright Stockists Agreement (the Agreement) applies to all stockists of Scoot Boot (the Stockist). 

The Agreement includes, but is not limited to, the following Scoot Boot copyrighted material: 

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• Trademarks, logos, blogs, images and videos of Scoot Boot located in the Scoot Boot Stockists Hub (collectively known as Stockists Hub Scoot Boot Material); and 

•  trademarks, logos, blogs, images and videos of Scoot Boot located outside the Scoot Boot Stockists Hub (collectively known as the Scoot Boot Material). 

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The Stockist has consent to use the Stockists Hub Scoot Boot Material in connection with advertising, marketing, promotional, informational and reference materials, on product packaging, websites, Facebook accounts, Instagram, or on printed publications. 

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The Stockists Hub Scoot Boot Material is located in the Stockists’ Hub located on the Stockists’ wholesale account homepage. 

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The Stockist who wishes to use the Scoot Boot Material which is outside the location of the Stockists’ Hub must obtain and receive written permission from Scoot Boot. 

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Scoot Boot reserves the right to oppose any use of the Scoot Boot Material that, in its sole discretion, it deems improper, even if such use is not expressly prohibited in the Agreement. 

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Any unauthorised or improper use of the Stockists Hub Scoot Boot Material and/or Scoot Boot Material may contravene federal, state and/or international laws and also may constitute unfair competition. 

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This Agreement may be amended by notice to the Stockist. It is the Stockist’s responsibility to comply with the most current version of this Agreement. Any questions regarding the Agreement can be emailed to stockist@scootboots.com 

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Permission to use the Scoot Boot Material 

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If a stockist is granted permission to use the Scoot Boot Material, the Stockist agrees that Scoot Boot is the sole owner of the Scoot Boot Material. 

The Stockist must undertake to: 

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•  not interfere with Scoot Boot’s rights in and to the Scoot Boot Material, including challenging Scoot Boot’s use, registration of, or application to register trademarks, alone or in combination with other words, anywhere in the world; 

•  not harm, misuse, or bring into disrepute any Scoot Boot Material; 

•  acknowledge that the goodwill derived from using the Scoot Boot Material belongs exclusively to Scoot Boot; and 

•  not cause confusion in the marketplace when using the Scoot Boot Material.

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Educational and Informational Purposes 

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The Scoot Boot Material may be used by the Stockist in an informational context to describe the subject matter of an educational or informational program, such as training presentations and ‘demonstration’ videos, provided that such use otherwise complies with the Agreement and the following: 

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•  The use does not falsely imply sponsorship or endorsement by, or a partnership with Scoot Boot; 

• Any printed or online materials relating to the educational or informational program must include a disclaimer similar to the following: 

“The statements made and opinions expressed herein belong exclusively to [name of Stockist] and may not represent the viewpoint of Scoot Boot”. 

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•  If the educational or informational program is presented only in audio format, without any visual aids or physical or online materials, the notice and disclaimer must be read out loud to the audience at the beginning of each presentation. 

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Company Domain and Social Media Names 

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The Stockist may not use or register, in whole or in part, the Scoot Boot name as part of its company or trade name unless prior written consent is obtained from Scoot Boot. 

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If written consent is granted by Scoot Boot, any domain name and/or Facebook and/or Instagram account that contains the words ‘Scoot Boot’ must contain a disclaimer at the homepage and/or profile page to read: 

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“Disclaimer - [insert domain name] is a Stockist for Scoot Boot and completely independent to scootboots.com” 

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Meta Tags and Hidden Text 

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The Stockist may not incorporate the Scoot Boot Material and/or Stockists Hub Scoot Boot Material in any meta tag or other hidden text in a web page. 

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Any contravention of this clause may result in termination of the Stockist’s account and/or legal action. 

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Publication Titles 

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Use of the Scoot Boot Material and/or Stockists Hub Scoot Boot Material in the titles of online and printed magazines, periodicals, book series, and other serial publications is prohibited without the written consent of Scoot Boot. 

The Scoot Boot Material and/or Stockists Hub Scoot Boot Material may be used on the covers of such publications and in the title of books, provided that such use complies with this Agreement and the following: 

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•  The Stockist’s name, logo and/or trademark must appear more prominently than the Scoot Boot Material; 

•  The Stockist must include on the publication and all related materials a disclaimer similar to the following example: 

• “The statements made and opinions expressed herein belong exclusively to [name of Stockist] and may not represent the viewpoint of Scoot Boot” 

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Google Adwords 

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The Stockist must not use the Scoot Boot Material and/or Stockists Hub Scoot Boot Material as key words and in title tags and descriptions of sponsored link advertising in Google AdWords or similar online advertising tools.

 

 

Scoot Boot Logos 

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Any use of Scoot Boot logos is prohibited except for the logos provided in the Stockists Hub with a ‘Scoot Boot Stockists’ watermark unless written consent is given by Scoot Boot. If the Stockists have received written consent from Scoot Boot to use its logo, the Stockist must comply with the following: 

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• All Scoot Boot logos must be reproduced from materials supplied by Scoot Boot; 

• The Stockists must not alter Scoot Boot logos without written consent by Scoot Boot; and 

• Each representation of the Scoot Boot logo must be consistent, undistorted and clear. 

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Scoot Boot 

June 2020