Crown & Collar Institute may develop future affiliated clubs, chapters, committees, specialty groups, breeder education circles, health initiatives, preservation groups, youth and family education programs, and mission-support structures.
Because Crown & Collar Institute recognition, records, awards, title codes, badges, and public trust are designed to mean something, the Institute name and brand identity may only be used with written permission.
We’re not for everyone. That’s intentional.
Why Brand Permission Matters
The Crown & Collar Institute name, logo, seal, award language, title codes, badge system, recognition structure, website language, educational frameworks, and club-development materials are part of the Institute's identity.
Clear brand permission helps prevent confusion, unauthorized fundraising, false recognition claims, unofficial clubs, misleading public pages, and misuse of Crown & Collar Institute standards.
What May Require Written Permission
Club or Chapter Name Use
Any use of "Crown & Collar Institute" in a club, chapter, committee, specialty group, Facebook page, website, email address, event page, flyer, or public group name.
Logo or Seal Use
Any use of Crown & Collar Institute logos, seals, badges, certificate graphics, title-code graphics, or recognition marks.
Public Event Branding
Any public event, workshop, class, fundraiser, webinar, booth, seminar, or meeting promoted using Crown & Collar Institute language.
Social Media Pages or Groups
Any Facebook group, Facebook page, Instagram account, TikTok account, YouTube channel, website, email newsletter, or public communication using Crown & Collar Institute language.
Fundraising or Sponsorship Materials
Any donation request, sponsorship letter, merchandise, raffle, auction, event fee, dues request, or mission-support campaign connected to Crown & Collar Institute.
Educational Materials
Any handouts, slides, PDFs, worksheets, videos, club packets, breeder education materials, youth materials, or public guides using Crown & Collar Institute branding.
Permission Is Limited and Review-Based
Crown & Collar Institute may grant limited, written permission for approved clubs, chapters, committees, specialty groups, leaders, volunteers, professionals, or participants to use certain Institute language or branding for a specific purpose.
PERMISSION MAY BE:
- ◆Limited to a specific project
- ◆Limited to a specific event
- ◆Limited to a specific club or group
- ◆Limited to a specific time period
- ◆Limited to approved wording
- ◆Limited to approved graphics
- ◆Limited to approved public claims
- ◆Revoked or suspended if misused
Permission to use Crown & Collar Institute language does not create ownership, employment, board authority, fundraising authority, legal chapter status, registry authority, award authority, or automatic leadership status.
Public Naming Rules
Future affiliated groups may need naming approval before using Crown & Collar Institute language publicly.
APPROVED NAMING MAY INCLUDE:
- ◆Crown & Collar Institute [Region] Education Group
- ◆Crown & Collar Institute [Breed] Specialty Group
- ◆Crown & Collar Institute [Topic] Education Circle
- ◆Crown & Collar Institute [Region] Club, if approved
- ◆Crown & Collar Institute [Program Name], if approved
DO NOT ALLOW UNAPPROVED NAMES THAT IMPLY:
- ◆Official registry authority
- ◆Legal nonprofit chapter status
- ◆Independent tax-exempt status
- ◆Award-granting authority
- ◆Breeder approval authority
- ◆Veterinary certification authority
- ◆University affiliation
- ◆Third-party registry affiliation
- ◆Service-dog certification authority
- ◆Automatic Crown & Collar Institute recognition
Social Media & Website Rules
No person or group may create a public page, group, website, account, email address, newsletter, or event using Crown & Collar Institute name, logo, badges, seals, or title-code language without written approval.
APPROVED PAGES MAY NEED:
- ◆Correct name format
- ◆Correct logo use
- ◆Approved description
- ◆Approved administrator list
- ◆Public disclaimer language
- ◆Link back to Crown & Collar Institute
- ◆Accurate contact information
- ◆No promise of awards
- ◆No unauthorized fundraising
- ◆No third-party registry claims
- ◆No service-dog, therapy-dog, facility-dog, or working-dog outcome guarantees
Required Public Disclaimer for Approved Affiliate Pages
Approved affiliate pages or groups may be required to display language similar to:
Brand Use That Is Not Allowed
Crown & Collar Institute brand materials may not be used to:
- ◆Claim awards that were not granted
- ◆Create unofficial badges
- ◆Alter official badges or seals
- ◆Claim a higher recognition level
- ◆Create unofficial title codes
- ◆Promise membership approval
- ◆Promise breeder recognition
- ◆Promise dog, litter, pairing, or program approval
- ◆Imply outside registry acceptance
- ◆Imply university, veterinary, laboratory, nonprofit, or registry endorsement
- ◆Solicit funds without written approval
- ◆Claim tax-deductibility without written approval
- ◆Sell unauthorized merchandise
- ◆Create unofficial certificates
- ◆Use Crown & Collar Institute branding for personal disputes
- ◆Mislead families, breeders, professionals, sponsors, donors, or the public
Brand Permission Request Form
Possible Review Outcomes
Received
The request has been submitted.
More Information Needed
Additional details, draft wording, graphics, or purpose clarification may be requested.
Approved With Conditions
Limited permission may be granted only within written conditions.
Approved
Permission may be granted for the specific use described.
Deferred
The request may be considered later.
Declined
Permission is not granted.
Suspended
Permission is paused pending review.
Revoked
Previously granted permission is withdrawn.
Good Standing & Brand Use
Permission to use Crown & Collar Institute branding may require continued good standing.
Brand permission may be corrected, suspended, removed, or revoked if a person or group misuses Crown & Collar Institute name, logo, badges, title codes, public language, event materials, fundraising language, or recognition claims.
Relationship to Outside Registries and Organizations
Crown & Collar Institute is not affiliated with AKC, UKC, IOEBA, ABKC, APRI, universities, veterinary colleges, laboratories, nonprofits, registries, veterinarians, researchers, or third-party organizations unless specifically stated in writing.
Use of Crown & Collar Institute branding does not create third-party registry authority, veterinary endorsement, university partnership, nonprofit sponsorship, laboratory approval, or outside accreditation.
Important Intellectual Property Notice
Crown & Collar Institute name, logos, seals, badges, certificates, recognition structures, title-code systems, website language, educational materials, club-development frameworks, and related materials are protected Crown & Collar Institute materials.
Crown & Collar Institute concepts, written materials, recognition frameworks, title-code systems, educational language, and guideline structures were developed by L. Athena "Charity" Knowles unless otherwise noted.
Unauthorized copying, editing, republishing, badge creation, title-code alteration, logo use, or public representation may be reviewed and corrected.
Use the Name With Honor
Crown & Collar Institute branding should protect the meaning of platinum-level recognition, education, documentation, and stewardship.