Logo Usage Policy needs work

[vinniefalco]

The language of the logo usage policy needs work. The policy governing use of the logo in the documentation which goes into a release should be adjusted to ensure that third parties do not lose the ability to freely create derivative works which incorporate parts or all of Boost. How the logo is handled in this case needs to be well-defined.

And, this issue is appropriate for discussion of any areas of the policy, with the goal to ensure that a balance is struck between honoring the spirit of the BSL while protecting the logo from misuse.

[Lastique]

I'll just reproduce here what I suggested on the ML:

On 7/19/24 01:45, Vinnie Falco wrote:

do you have any ideas which reach a balance
allowing use of the libraries without restriction while also providing
the means to discourage usage which harms the libraries?

Change the terms of use to only apply to marketing/promotional/social
uses of the brand and logo.

Explicitly state that the logo that is being distributed as part of
Boost documentation (whether online or in a package) is distributed
under BSL. Any additional restrictions or requirements in the TOU do not
apply to this use of the logo.

[vinniefalco]

The trademark is going to be donated to the Boost project, and under control of the Fiscal Sponsorship Committee. The FSA can decide on a case by case basis whether to take a legal action. Logos in documentation will be uncontroversial. This solves the immediate problem, and we can revisit the usage policy later to explore improved wording (which needs the assistance of a lawyer).