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Copyright, Trademark & Brand Guidelines

Strong Brand. Clear Rules.

Thank you for your interest in Vector. Whether you're writing about a joint project, preparing a training, or creating materials for Vector – our brand is part of your story. It stands for what our customers and partners rely on every day: precision, reliability, and partnership.

To keep it that way, we protect it. On this page, you'll learn how to refer to Vector correctly, when you need our approval, and how to reach us quickly with any questions.

Vector protects its intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Making content available on our websites does not grant a license to use it. These guidelines apply to all assets Vector creates and publishes. By using any of them, you agree to follow these guidelines.

At a Glance

Short on time? These are the key rules for using Vector brand assets – you'll find the details below.

  • Our name: Welcome in plain text – written correctly.
  • Our logo: Only with our written approval and only for the agreed purpose.
  • Co-branding: Only with our written consent.
  • Screenshots: Only with our approval.
  • Links to vector.com: Welcome.
  • AI: No training on or imitation of Vector assets without our written consent.

Vector and all Vector product names are registered trademarks of Vector Informatik GmbH. You don't need to add ™ or ®. If you include a trademark notice for your own trademarks and ours, add this sentence: "All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners."

Refer to Us by Name

In most cases, our name is all you need. Use "Vector" as plain text instead of the logo – for example, "Vector Portal" or "Vector Training".

  • Capitalize only the first letter: Vector – not VECTOR or vector.
  • Never abbreviate the name.
  • Never combine "Vector" with another term – neither as one word nor with a hyphen.

Vector and all Vector product names are registered trademarks of Vector Informatik GmbH. You don't need to add ™ or ®. If you include a trademark notice for your own trademarks and ours, add this sentence: "All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners."

Use the Logo Only with Approval

Our logo combines the wordmark with the brand mark – the arrow derived from the letter V. Do not use it without our written consent. This also applies to work you create for Vector, such as documentation, presentations, software, or signage.

Once we approve your request:

  • Use only the original logo files we provide. Never imitate or redraw the logo.
  • Keep the logo as it is: no changes to color, angle, proportions, or the arrangement of wordmark and brand mark.
  • Don't add text or other elements to the logo.
  • Keep clear space: at least twice the stroke width on all sides, never less than once.
  • Respect the minimum size: 80 px on screen, 15 mm in print.
  • Place the logo on a calm background with sufficient contrast.

Co-Branding Only with Approval

Do not use Vector brand assets together with any other brand or in co-branded communications without our written consent. This also applies to brands you manage.

Do not incorporate Vector brand assets – or variations of them – into your own product features, product or service names, trademarks, logos, company names, domain names, or social media accounts.

Screenshots of Vector Products

Contact us before you use a screenshot. We decide based on the intended use. Even with our approval:

  • Resize only – no other changes.
  • Don't include screenshots in your own product.
  • Never use screenshots that show data from identifiable customer projects.

Vector Assets and AI

The rules on this page apply to AI-generated content just as they do to anything else you create.

  • Do not use Vector brand assets, product screenshots, or website content to train or fine-tune AI models without our written consent.
  • Do not use AI tools to generate, imitate, or alter the Vector logo, the brand mark, or other Vector brand elements.
  • Do not create AI-generated content that suggests it comes from Vector or is endorsed by Vector.
Attention
Be aware that violating any of the terms and conditions above will lead to the final and complete withdrawal of the permission of use for any Vector asset. You must then remove all online and offline material containing the violation immediately and at your own expense. We reserve the right to take further legal action.

Permission Request or Questions?

Do you want to ask for permission to use the logo or a screenshot? Or do you still have a question about using a Vector brand asset? Contact us at marketing@vector.com. We are always happy to help.

Thank you for helping us keep the Vector brand strong, clear, and recognizable.