Thank you for your support and interest in Twitter and the Twitter marks. We strongly believe in the value of an open platform and encouraging the healthy growth of our ecosystem. As part of that, it's important for users to be able to trust Twitter and not be confused about our relationship with the many people and organizations who use our marks. This document is designed to help you use our marks without having to worry about negotiating an agreement with us or talking to our lawyers. If you’d like to make any use of our marks that is not covered by this document, you must contact us at trademarks at twitter.com.

Promoting your own Account

Do:

• On the web: Use the phrase "Follow me/us on Twitter" with the word 'Twitter' spelled out or using a Twitter logo and an optional link to your Twitter Account. You can also use the current Twitter logo, Twitter Bird Icon, or one of the Twitter buttons as a link to your account:

• In print: Use the phrase "Follow me/us on Twitter" with the word "Twitter" spelled out or with a Twitter logo and your username.

Don't:

• Manipulate the logos unless necessary due to color restrictions (for example, black and white)
• Imply sponsorship, endorsement, or false association with Twitter, Inc.
• Use the Twitter bird as a spokesperson to carry your logos or messaging (for example, your logo next to or being carried by the bird).
• Use anything other than the most current versions of the Twitter logos.
• Use any other artwork from our site without explicit permission.
• Create your own buttons or marks using our logos.

Talking about Twitter in Publications, on TV, at Conferences

Do:

• Refer to "Twitter" when talking about us, and "Tweets" when talking about the messages or updates on our service.

Don't:

• Make inaccurate statements about our service.
• Refer to us in a way that might imply a false sense of partnership or endorsement.

Displaying Tweets in your Broadcast or Online

Do:

• For broadcast purposes, see our Guidelines on Displaying Tweets in Broadcast and Other Offline Media.
• For online purposes, including developing applications, online purposes, and/or other non-broadcast purposes, see our Guidelines on the Anatomy of a Tweet.
• Make sure Tweets can be identified as Tweets by use of the Twitter marks in close proximity to the content.

Writing a Book About Twitter

Do:

• Make sure the title of your book makes clear that it’s a book about Twitter, and not by Twitter. For example, “Learning how to 'X' on Twitter” is appropriate, whereas “The Twitter guide to 'X'" is not.

Don't:

• Use a confusing book title which might imply your book is endorsed or written by us.
• Use our logo on your cover or in your title. This might be confusing and imply that the book is an official Twitter book.
• Print Tweets without permission from the author.
• Use the Twitter or Tweet name marks to manipulate people into "get rich quick" schemes.

Using Twitter Screenshots

Do:

• Use screenshots of the logged-out Twitter home page, the Twitter About Us page, or even the @twitter profile page.
• Use screenshots of your own Twitter profile (with your own Tweets).
  
   
  
  

Don't

• Use screenshots of other people’s profiles or Tweets without their permission.

Merchandise/Manufactured Items

Please note that we generally don’t permit use of our marks on merchandise.

Do:

• Contact us at trademarks at twitter.com with a detailed proposal if you would like to request an exception.

Don't:

• Use the Twitter name, logos, or Tweet marks on any apparel, product, or merchandise without our permission.

Using the Twitter Marks in your Ad or Marketing Campaign

Do:

• Use the current Twitter logo or current Twitter bird mark as a link to the Twitter service.
• Use the current Twitter logo or current Twitter bird mark to show that your product is compatible with Twitter.
• Make sure that if mentioning "Tweet," you include a direct reference to Twitter (for instance, "Tweet with Twitter") or display the Twitter marks with the mention of "Tweet."
• Use real Tweets from real accounts that are operated internally or that you have permission from the user to display.

Don't:

• Use the marks in a way that might imply a false sense of partnership or endorsement with your brand.
• Distort or alter the Twitter marks in any way.
• Use the marks in a way that confuses the Twitter brand with another brand.
• Use the Twitter bird as a spokesperson to carry your logos or messaging (for example, your logo next to or being carried by the bird).
• Use anything other than the marks offered above unless given prior approval.

Naming your Application or Product, Applying for a Domain

We understand that you want your application or product that enhances the Twitter experience to be identifiable as part of the Twitter ecosystem. This is important to us too, but Twitter is also the name of our service and company, so we're cautious about potential confusion.

Do:

• Name your website, product, or application with something unique. Uses of Tw-, and Twit- are generally okay with us.
• Feel free to include language on your site explaining that your application is built on the Twitter platform so people understand your product.
• Use Tweet in the name of your application only if it is designed to be used exclusively with the Twitter platform.

Don't:

• Use Twitter in the name of your website or application.
• Use just "Tweet" or "Tweet" with a simple letter or number combination (for example, 1Tweet, Tweet, Tweets).
• Register a domain containing twitter (or misspellings of twitter).
• Apply for a trademark with a name including Twitter or Tweet (or similar variations thereof).
• Use Tweet in the name of your application if used with any other platform.

Visual Design of Your Website or Application

Do:

• Design your site with unique branding and logos.

Don't:

• Copy our look and feel, as this could create user confusion.

Other Things to Know about the Twitter Trademarks

The Twitter name, logo, Twitter T, Tweet, and Twitter bird are trademarks of Twitter, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Please do not use the Twitter marks in your avatar or business icon. Please remember to capitalize the T in Twitter and Tweet! For further information about use of Twitter’s name and trademarks, please contact trademarks at twitter.com.