Trademark Policy

ZeiCoin™ Open Source Project

ZeiCoin™
Blockchain
Ocelot Wallet
Ocelot Wallet

Overview

ZeiCoin™ and Ocelot Wallet are open source projects. ZeiCoin is available under the MIT License and Ocelot Wallet is available under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0). The ZeiCoin name, Ocelot Wallet name, and associated branding are protected trademarks.

What is Open Source

ZeiCoin is released under the MIT License. Ocelot Wallet is released under the GNU GPL-3.0 License. You are free to use, modify, and distribute the code subject to the terms of each respective license.

What is Protected

The following are protected trademarks:

  • The name "ZeiCoin™"
  • The ZeiCoin logo and visual identity
  • The name "Ocelot Wallet"
  • The Ocelot Wallet logo and visual identity
  • Related branding and trade dress

Permitted Uses

You may use the ZeiCoin name and branding to:

  • Refer to the official ZeiCoin project
  • Link to zeicoin.com or the official GitHub repository
  • Discuss, review, or write about ZeiCoin
  • Run unmodified ZeiCoin software
  • Indicate compatibility with ZeiCoin (e.g., "Works with ZeiCoin")

Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use the ZeiCoin name and branding to:

  • Create confusingly similar cryptocurrency projects (e.g., "ZeiCoin Cash", "ZeiCoin Classic")
  • Imply official endorsement of your project or service
  • Create fake websites, wallets, or services claiming to be ZeiCoin
  • Register domain names containing "ZeiCoin" for competing services
  • Use the ZeiCoin branding in a way that misleads users

Forks and Derivatives

If you fork the ZeiCoin codebase, you must use a different name and branding to avoid confusion. You may mention "Based on ZeiCoin" or "Fork of ZeiCoin" to indicate the origin, but the project must have its own distinct identity.

Questions

If you have questions about this trademark policy or need permission for a specific use, please open an issue on GitHub.

Note: This trademark policy is similar to those used by other open source projects like Linux, Python, and Mozilla. It allows the community to use the software freely while protecting the project's identity and preventing user confusion.