AOAC INTERNATIONALPolicyon theUse of theAssociationName,
Initials, Identifying Insignia, Letterhead, andBusinessCards
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4.
When theAssociationname is usedwithout other text as a heading, it should, when
possible, be set in theLargo typeface.
5.
Althoughother colorsmaybe used, AOACblue, PMS287, is the preferred colorwhen
printing theAOAC insignia, especially in formal and official documents. It is, of course,
oftennecessary and acceptable to reproduce the insignia in black.
6.
Do not print one part of the logo or insignia inone color andother parts in another color.
7.
The letterhead ofAOAC INTERNATIONAL shall not be usedby anyperson or
organization other than theAssociation, its elected and appointed officers, staff, sections,
or committees; except by special permission.
Correspondence ofAOACofficial business shouldbe conductedusingAOAC letterhead.
However, those authorized to useAOAC letterhead shall use it for official AOACbusiness
only.
Copies of all correspondence usingAOAC letterheador conductingAOACofficial
business, whether onAOAC letterhead or not,must be sent to the appropriate office at
AOACheadquarters.
8.
AOAC INTERNATIONALbusiness cards shall not be usedby anyperson or organization
other than theAssociation, its staff, and elected officials, except by special permission.
Those authorized touseAOACbusiness cards shall use them for official AOACbusiness
only and shall not represent themselves as having authority to bind theAssociation beyond
that authorized.
Sanctions
1.
Upon learningof anyviolationof the above policy, theExecutiveDirector or a designate
will notify the individual or organization that they are in violationofAOACpolicy and
will ask them to refrain from furthermisuse of theAOACname or insignia.
2.
If themisuse is by an IndividualMember or SustainingMember of theAssociation, and
themisuse continues after notification, theBoardofDirectorswill take appropriate action.
3.
If continuedmisuse is by a nonmember of theAssociation or if amember continues
misuse in spite of notification andBoard action, ultimately, theAssociationwill take legal
action toprotect its property, legal integrity, reputation, and image.
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Adoptedby theAOACBoardofDirectors: September 24, 1989
Revised: June 13, 1991; February26, 1992;March21, 1995; October 1996
