# Evolution API — Trademark and Brand Assets Policy

Version 1.0, 2026.05.06

"Evolution Foundation", "Evolution" and "Evolution API" are trademarks of
Evolution Foundation. The "evolution-api" wordmark and the Evolution API
logo are trademarks of Evolution Foundation.

## 1. Scope and purpose

This policy governs the use of Evolution API trademarks and brand assets.
It is intended to protect users from confusion and to preserve the official
Evolution API visual identity.

This policy applies to any use of:
(a) the product names and marks "Evolution Foundation", "Evolution" and "Evolution API";
(b) the official logo and wordmark: the "evolution-api" wordmark and any
    associated icon in neon green;
(c) the copyright line "© 2026 Evolution Foundation"; and
(d) any materials that implement or express the Evolution API official look
    and feel, including the Protected Visual Identity Elements listed in Section 3.

This policy does not change the software license for the source code, which is
licensed under the Apache License 2.0. This policy controls only trademarks and
brand assets.

## 2. Permitted trademark and brand asset use

2.1. You may truthfully refer to Evolution API to describe that your software
is based on, compatible with, or derived from this project, provided that such
use does not imply endorsement by Evolution Foundation.

2.2. You may distribute and publicly host unmodified official builds of
Evolution API that include Evolution API brand assets, provided that you
comply with Section 3 and do not suggest endorsement beyond being an official
unmodified build.

2.3. You may use Evolution API marks in nominative ways, such as
"based on Evolution API", provided that the use is accurate and does not
create confusion.

## 3. Protected Visual Identity Elements (Brand Assets)

The following are the "Protected Visual Identity Elements":
(a) Product names and marks: "Evolution Foundation", "Evolution" and "Evolution API";
(b) Official logo and wordmark: the "evolution-api" wordmark and any associated icon;
(c) Copyright line: "© 2026 Evolution Foundation";
(d) Official palette:
    Background main: #0a0a0a
    Background cards and popovers: #0a0a0a
    Sidebar background: #171717
    Primary neon green: #00ffa7
    Primary green for light mode references: #01b274
    Main text: #fafafa
    Muted text: #a1a1a1
    Borders and inputs: #262626
    Muted background: #262626
    Ring and focus: #555555
(e) Typography: ui sans serif, system ui, sans serif with base size 16px;
(f) Border radius: 0.625rem (10px) as the default component radius.

## 4. Restrictions for forks, modified versions, and redistributions

4.1. **No modification of Protected Visual Identity Elements when using
Evolution API brand assets.** If you distribute or publicly host any version
of the user interface that uses Evolution API brand assets, you may not
remove, replace, modify, disable, or bypass any Protected Visual Identity Element.

4.2. **Modified UI must remove Evolution API brand assets.**
If you distribute or publicly host a modified user interface or user experience
(including changes to branding or visual identity), you must:
(a) remove and replace all Evolution API trademarks and brand assets from
    the user interface, product name display, and related marketing materials
    for that distribution; and
(b) choose a name and branding that are clearly distinct from Evolution API.

4.3. **No endorsement.**
You may not use Evolution API trademarks or brand assets in a way that
implies Evolution Foundation sponsors, endorses, or is affiliated with your
distribution, except for unmodified official builds.

4.4. **No derivative works of the logo and wordmark.**
You may not modify, adapt, recolor, redesign, or create derivative works of the
Evolution API logo or wordmark.

## 5. Permission requests

Any use not expressly permitted by this policy requires prior written permission
from Evolution Foundation. Contact: **suporte@evofoundation.com.br**.

## 6. Enforcement and termination

Any violation of this policy terminates your permission to use Evolution API
brand assets. You must promptly cease use and remove Evolution API trademarks
and brand assets from your distribution and any public hosting.

## 7. Disclaimer

This policy is provided "as is" and does not grant any rights beyond what is
expressly stated. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Evolution
Foundation.
