Effective Date: 01/01/2024
At ij.start-canon.com, we are a third-party provider of guides and support for Canon printer users. We respect the trademark rights of Canon Inc., and we use the term Canon solely to refer to the products and services offered by Canon Inc. as permitted under the legal doctrine of “fair use.” This policy outlines the limits of our use of the Canon trademark and clarifies our relationship with Canon Inc.
1. Fair Use of the Canon Trademark
The word “Canon” is used on this website only for descriptive purposes and to refer to Canon printers and related products that we provide support for. We do not claim any ownership of the Canon trademark, nor do we imply any affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement by Canon Inc.
Under the doctrine of nominative fair use, the use of the Canon name is allowed in order to identify the products or services we offer support for. This type of use is permissible when:
- The product or service (e.g., Canon printers) cannot be readily identified without using the trademark;
- We use only as much of the trademark as is necessary for the purpose of describing the products or services (e.g., using the term “Canon” in reference to their printers); and
- We do not suggest any sponsorship, endorsement, or association with Canon Inc.
2. No Affiliation with Canon Inc.
ij.start-canon.com is an independent third-party provider of technical support and educational guides for Canon printer users. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Canon Inc. in any way. All Canon trademarks, including the Canon logo, are the property of Canon Inc. and are used here for informational purposes only.
3. Non-Commercial Use of the Canon Name
Our use of the Canon name is limited to informational and descriptive purposes to help users find third-party support for their Canon printers. We do not engage in selling or manufacturing Canon products, nor do we use the Canon name in any manner that would constitute commercial exploitation of the trademark.
4. Use of Canon Logos and Images
We do not use any Canon logos, images, or proprietary artwork on our website, as these are the intellectual property of Canon Inc. and are protected by trademark laws. If any Canon trademarks, logos, or proprietary content appear on our website in any context, it is purely unintentional, and we will remove such content promptly upon notice.
5. Reporting Trademark Misuse
If you believe that any content on this website misuses the Canon trademark or any other intellectual property owned by Canon Inc., please contact us immediately at [Your Contact Email]. We will investigate the issue and take appropriate action, including the removal of the infringing material if necessary.
6. Modifications to Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Fair Use Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the updated policy on our website.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of the Canon trademark, please contact us at support@start-canon.com.