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The Ordre's logo is part of its corporative identity. It is registered under the Trademarks Law, L.R.C. (1985), c. T-13. The proprety and exclusive usage of the logo is therefore reserved to the Ordre des psychologues du Quebec.
Psychologists who are dully registered with the Ordre des psychologues du Quebec are authorized to use part of the Ordre's logo on their business cards, on their documents, in their advertisements and on the Internet to indicate their status of member. However, they must follow certain rules regarding the layout and usage of this logo.
First and formost, in order to avoid any confusion between the corporate identity of the Ordre and the identification of its members, psychologists are only authorized to use the visual representation of the Ordre (i.e. the square with the "psy" symbol), as illustrated below :
Logo not to be used by members |
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Note that the visual of the Ordre must be kept in its original form; it may not be altered, deformed, inverted or recolored. It must be used in a distinct matter and may not be included inot another graphic symbol or logo.
Also, members are obliged add "Member of the O.P.Q." or "Member of the Ordre des psychologues du Quebec" next to the logo. This notice may be placed on top, on the right or on the left of the Ordre's visual. The font type or color of this notice is left at the member's choice. Here are some examples of incorrect and correct uses of the Ordre's logo by one of its members:
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Colors may not be inverted. |
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The Ordre's symbol cannot be integrated into another graphic symbol. |
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Colors may not be subtituted (the white is missing). |
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The logo may only be used with one of the member's name. |
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Members may only use the visual symbol of the logo. |
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All members on the membership roll of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec ("psychologists") are authorized to use the Order’s logo with the sole purpose of indicating that they are members of the Order.
Member psychologists who present, display, or advertise their services under a company name that does not include their first and last names may use the logo only if their name is included on the same document or design. The expression "Member of the O.P.Q." or "Member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec" must be placed next to the Order's logo.
A group of psychologists (under a contract of service or any other legal form of organization) who present, display or advertise their services under a company name may not use the logo, unless the first and last names of all of the psychologists are included in the same document or design. The expression "Members of the O.P.Q." or "Members of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec" must be placed next to the Order's logo.
However, on business cards and stationary items used exclusively by one of the psychologists in the group, only the first and last name of that psychologist is required. The expression "Member of the O.P.Q." or "Member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec" must be placed next to the Order's logo.
Any other individual, corporate entity, group or association wishing to use the Order’s logo must submit a written request for authorization to the Order’s secretary general.
Authorized users may not use the Order’s logo in a way that falsely implies that:
1) they are an executive, employee, representative or agent of the Order;
2) they are a subdivision, subsidiary or other integral part of the Order;
3) they themselves, their qualifications, ideas and opinions, products or services, or the groups to which they belong have received any type of endorsement, validation, approval or recognition from the Order.
If an authorized user does not follow the conditions for use of the logo, the Order’s secretary general may revoke the authorization and exercise other legal measures as provided for in the applicable laws.
For further information on the Order’s logo, or if you are a graphic designer and want to obtain a vectorial format of the logo (please stiputale if it is to be printed in Pantone or CMYK, and if it is printed on a glossed or mat paper), please contact:
David St-Cyr
Communications Coordinator
514 738-1881 or 1 800 363-2644, extension 231
dstcyr@ordrepsy.qc.ca
