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Floci Trademark Policy

In short

The Floci source code is MIT-licensed: you are free to use, fork, modify, embed, and redistribute it. The Floci name and logo are different: they are trademarks of Hector Ventura. This policy explains how you may and may not use them, so that the community can always rely on the name "Floci" identifying the official, free project.

This policy is intentionally permissive. When in doubt, ask; we grant most reasonable requests, especially for community and educational use.

What this policy covers

The name "Floci" (and related names such as "floci-az", "floci-gcp", "floci-oci", "floci-cli"), the Floci logo, and the floccus cloud mark, collectively the "Floci Marks."

Uses that are always fine (no permission needed)

  • Stating, truthfully, that your software is "compatible with Floci" or "works with Floci."
  • Writing tutorials, blog posts, documentation, courses, or giving talks about Floci.
  • Linking to the project and referring to it by name in prose.
  • Running unmodified Floci in your own company, CI, or products.
  • Saying that your project is "based on Floci" or "a fork of Floci," factually.

Uses that require written permission

Without prior written permission from Hector Ventura, you may not:

  • Name your own product, fork, service, company, or project "Floci" or anything confusingly similar.
  • Use the Floci Marks in a way that implies official endorsement, affiliation, or that your version is the official Floci.
  • Use the Floci logo as the logo for your own product or service.
  • Offer a hosted or commercial service under the "Floci" name, or distribute a "Floci"-branded build.
  • Register "Floci" (or a confusingly similar term) as a domain, application name, social media handle, package name, or trademark.

Forks

The code is MIT, so fork freely. But a redistributed fork must be renamed; it may not be published under the name "Floci" or carry the Floci logo. You may describe it factually as "based on Floci" or "a fork of Floci."

Naming compatible and third-party tools

Names of the form "Floci for X" or "X-Floci" are discouraged because they imply official status. Prefer a construction like "X, compatible with Floci." Reach out if you would like a clearer arrangement.

Why this exists

A permissive code license keeps Floci fully open. A protective name policy ensures that "Floci" reliably means the official, free project, which protects users (they know what they are getting) and the project's reputation.

Questions and permission requests

Email [email protected]. We aim to respond promptly and grant reasonable requests.