What is the Client/ Accreditation section?

A Client/ Accreditation section is a great way to showcase current or previous businesses and customers that have trusted your, or to details your accreditation and credentials.

While this section can display both Client and Accreditation logos, its best to stick to one type (i.e. just show Clients). 

Intellectual Property & Copyright Infringment Warning

Its best to gain written consent from the business or person whose logos you want to display on your website. While your use of such assets are likely to be considered as Nominative Use you must ensure that you follow their brand guidelines and are not misleading or misrepresenting your relationship. See for more details.

 

How do I create a Client/ Accreditation item?

To create a new Client/ Accreditation item do the following:-

  1. First tap or click  Client/ Accreditation from the menu;
  2. Then tap or click Create a new client/ accreditation;
  3. Now complete out the displayed fields:-
    • Client/ Accreditation name - Enter the name that represents the client or accreditation you wish to display.
  4. Then tap or click Create;
  5. Now that the Client/ Accreditation item has been created you can select an image for it, tap or click Client/ Accreditation Image  - you will be directed to the  Media screen, where you can upload a new image or select an existing one. Once an image is selected or uploaded it will automatically be set as the Client/ Accreditation image. See, for more details

Intellectual Property & Copyright Infringment Warning

Its best to gain written consent from the business or person whose logos you want to display on your website. While your use of such assets are likely to be considered as Nominative Use you must ensure that you follow their brand guidelines and are not misleading or misrepresenting your relationship. See for more details.

How do I edit a Client/ Accreditation item?

To edit a Client/ Accreditation item do the following:-

  1. First tap or click  Client/ Accreditation from the menu;
  2. Then tap or click the Client/ Accreditation item you want to edit;
  3. Now update the displayed fields as needed:-
    • Client/ Accreditation name - Enter the name that represents the client or accreditation you wish to display.
    • Client/ Accreditation Image
      • To change the Client/ Accreditation image tap or click Change Image - you will be directed to the  Media screen, where you can upload a new image or select an existing one. Once selected or uploaded this will automatically be set as this Client/ Accreditation image. See, for more details.
      • To remove the Client/ Accreditation image tap or click Remove Image.
  4. Then tap or click Save Changes;

Intellectual Property & Copyright Infringment Warning

Its best to gain written consent from the business or person whose logos you want to display on your website. While your use of such assets are likely to be considered as Nominative Use you must ensure that you follow their brand guidelines and are not misleading or misrepresenting your relationship. See for more details.

How do I delete a Client/ Accreditation item?

To edit a Client/ Accreditation item do the following:-

  1. First tap or click  Client/ Accreditation from the menu;
  2. Then tap or click the Client/ Accreditation item you want to delete;
  3. Now tap or click Delete client/ accreditation and then tap or click Ok on the popup notice. 

Note

This will not delete the image used by the Client/ Accreditation item, as it may be used in other areas of your website. If you want to delete the the image you will need to do that separately from the  Media screen.

Intellectual Property & Copyright Infringment Warning

Its best to gain written consent from the business or person whose logos you want to display on your website. While your use of such assets are likely to be considered as Nominative Use you must ensure that you follow their brand guidelines and are not misleading or misrepresenting your relationship. See for more details.

How do I configure the general Client/ Accreditation settings?

To configure the general Client/ Accreditation settings, do the following:-

  1. First tap or click  Client/ Accreditation from the menu;
  2. Then tap or click the Client/ Accreditation Settings tab;
  3. Then update the displayed fields as needed:-
    • Display this section in menu's and on the home page - Select if the Client/ Accreditation section is to be displayed. If it is to be displayed, choose whether this will show on the home page and have a link in the menu, or if it will just show as a section on the home page. 
    • Client/ Accreditation heading - This is the title that will be shown just above the Client/ Accreditation section on the home page, and will also be used as the menu link if you have chosen to enable that above. You should keep this less than 5 words long, and be sure to include at least 1 keyword to help boost your on page SEO. Not all of our templates are designed to show a heading on the home page, so this heading may not appear on your website.
    • Client/ Accreditation details
    • Maximum number of Clients/ Accreditations to show on home page - Set the maximum number of Client/ Accreditation items to show on your home page. Each time the home page is loaded these items are shuffled so a different selection is shown each time and in a different order. We recommend setting this to 6 or less, to help boost your on page SEO.
  4. Finally tap or click Save Changes.

When can I use another company's logo on my website?

Using another company's logo on your website without permission can potentially infringe on their intellectual property rights. Generally, it is best to obtain explicit written permission from the company before using their logo. However, there are some situations where the use of a company's logo may be considered fair use or fall under other legal exceptions.

 Here are a few scenarios where you might be able to use another company's logo:

  • Nominative Use: If you need to refer to or identify a specific company, its products, or services, you may use their logo to accurately represent that company. This is known as "nominative use" and is generally considered acceptable as long as you are not misrepresenting or diluting their brand;
  • Parody or Commentary: If you are using the logo in a satirical or humorous context to comment on or criticize the company, it may be considered fair use. However, the use should be transformative and not mislead or confuse viewers;
  • News Reporting or Journalism: When reporting news or providing journalistic content, the use of a company's logo may be permissible if it is necessary for accurate reporting and does not imply endorsement or sponsorship;
  • Licensed Use: If you have obtained a license or permission from the company to use their logo, you can do so within the scope of the agreement.

It's important to note that the rules surrounding logo usage can vary by country, and the specific circumstances of your use may impact its legality.

To ensure compliance with intellectual property laws, it is advisable to seek professional legal advice, and ask the intellectual property owner and gain written consent to use their logo in your intended use case.