# Trademark Notice

The Psysonic source code is licensed under the GNU GPLv3.
The **Psysonic name, logo, wordmark, visual brand identity, and the
names of original Psysonic features are not** — they are excluded
from the GPLv3 grant and remain the property of the Psysonic project
maintainers.

## Covered Marks

- The name **"Psysonic"** (in any capitalization or stylization)
- The Psysonic logo and icon (`public/psysonic-inapp-logo.svg`,
  app icons, tray icons, installer artwork)
- The Psysonic wordmark and any derivative branding
- The names of original Psysonic features that function as feature
  identity, in particular **"Orbit"**

## What You May Do

- Use the Psysonic name to factually refer to the upstream project
  (e.g. *"based on Psysonic"*, *"a fork of Psysonic"*, *"compatible
  with Psysonic"*).
- Redistribute unmodified Psysonic builds under the Psysonic name,
  in accordance with the GPLv3.
- Link to the official Psysonic repository, website, and community
  channels.

## What You May Not Do

- Use the Psysonic name, logo, or branding for a **modified or
  rebranded fork**, distribution, or derivative product.
- Name a fork in a way that suggests it *is* Psysonic, an official
  release of Psysonic, or endorsed by the Psysonic project (e.g.
  "Psysonic Pro", "Psysonic Plus", "Psysonic Next", "MyPsysonic").
- Reuse the Psysonic logo, icon set, or installer artwork in a fork
  or derivative product, even with modifications.
- Continue to use the feature name **"Orbit"** in a fork or
  derivative. If your fork ships the Orbit feature (or code derived
  from it), you must rename the user-facing feature.
- Present original Psysonic features (such as Orbit) as independent
  creations of a fork. See `NOTICE.md` for the attribution
  requirements that apply to derivative works under GPLv3 §7(b).
- Imply sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation with the Psysonic
  project where none exists.

## Forking Done Right

You are warmly invited to fork the code under the GPLv3.
If you publish a fork or derivative, please:

1. Choose your own distinct project name and branding.
2. Keep the GPLv3 license, copyright notices, and the `NOTICE.md`
   file intact (this is required, not optional — see `NOTICE.md`).
3. State clearly that your project is *based on Psysonic* and link
   back to the upstream repository.
4. Replace Psysonic-branded assets (logos, icons, installer art,
   wordmarks) with your own.
5. If you ship features that originated in Psysonic (such as Orbit),
   rename the user-facing feature and credit Psysonic as the
   original designer and implementer.

## Questions

If you are unsure whether a planned use of the Psysonic name or
branding is acceptable, please open an issue or contact the
maintainers before publishing.
