Trademark Usage Guidelines

NCFET™ and related names, logos, shields, badges, credential designs, and visual marks are proprietary marks of Level 10 Investments LLC, the Program Owner of NCFET. The NCFET certification program is administered by Fix Fitness LLC under authorization from Level 10 Investments LLC. These guidelines govern how these marks may be used by credential holders, employers, partners, schools, and the public.

Using any NCFET™ mark in a manner inconsistent with these guidelines — or without authorization — is prohibited and may constitute trademark infringement.

The correct designation is NCFET™. The TM symbol must accompany the name in all uses until federal trademark registration is confirmed, at which point usage guidelines will be updated.

NCFET™ must not be used as a generic noun or verb. It is a brand identifier, not a category descriptor.

NCFET™ digital badges and certificate marks may only be used by:

• Currently certified NCFET™ technicians with an active, non-expired credential.
• Authorized employer or partner organizations displaying credentials for verified employees.

Badge use requirements:

• Display badges in unaltered form only — no color changes, crops, additions, or modifications.
• Badge must display the technician's certification level, credential ID, and expiration date.
• Badge must link to or reference the public verification page at ncfet.com/verify.
• Expired, suspended, or revoked credentials must not display the active badge.

The NCFET™ shield/logo may only be used:

• By NCFET™ itself in official materials.
• By authorized partners with written permission from NCFET™.
• In editorial/news coverage in connection with truthful factual reporting.

The logo may not be used in any manner that suggests a false endorsement, government affiliation, manufacturer approval, or organizational partnership that does not exist.

The following are expressly prohibited without prior written authorization from NCFET™:

• Using NCFET™ marks in a competing credentialing, training, or verification product or service.
• Registering domain names, social media handles, or app store listings that include NCFET™ or confusingly similar marks.
• Creating merchandise, apparel, or products bearing NCFET™ marks.
• Using NCFET™ marks to imply government certification, federal recognition, or manufacturer approval.
• Modifying, combining, or creating derivative works from any NCFET™ mark.
• Using NCFET™ marks after a credential has expired, been suspended, or been revoked.

If you observe unauthorized use of NCFET™ marks, please report it to support@ncfet.com with the following information:

• URL, screenshot, or description of the alleged misuse.
• Your contact information (optional but helpful for follow-up).
• The date you observed the misuse.

NCFET™ reserves all rights to pursue enforcement action for unauthorized trademark use.

Nothing in NCFET™'s public materials, website content, or certification program creates an implied license to use NCFET™ marks beyond the express permissions granted in these guidelines or in a separate written authorization.