Ask HN: Listing customer logo on "Who uses this site" page

4 points by Travis 17y ago ↗ HN

Quick question: what kind of permissions do you need to list company names/ logos on your service's website? I'm looking specifically at 37 Signals' customer page (http://37signals.com/customers). Do I need to get explicit permission from the companies, or can I proceed until apprehended with this?

Thanks! Travis

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ErrantX 17y ago ↗

Put it in your terms and conditions / terms of use. A lot of places will do that.

Also, most companies have no problem with logo usage - that said sending them a quick email cant hurt...

buugs 17y ago ↗

Yes it doesn't hurt to ask and be polite.

mg1313 17y ago ↗

Once I used a logo of a auto company on my site. I had the surprise to be told to take it down...otherwise face a lawsuit.

lacker 17y ago ↗

You probably don't want to annoy your customers regardless of whether you are legally allowed to use their logo. Just ask them.