Using the winamp logo on a website to mark mp3 downloads

DaStarBuG · 2nd January 2006, 16:25

Hi

I have a question and the search did not reveal any answer to my question

I want to use the winamp logo to mark legal mp3 downloads
(we are creating an artist network and providing free webspace environment for them to host there work)

I just want to use the flash logo with no text added to it so the page http://www.winamp.com/community/promote/ would not help

Also I am no native english speaker and the layer text from http://www.winamp.com/community/promote/distribution/ is hard to understand.

Would it be allowed to use the winamp logo to associate it with mp3 downloads in general?
Or do I have to contact nullsoft first and get a permission?

Thank you in advance for any help

Best regards

StarBuG

k_rock923 · 2nd January 2006, 19:28

i am fairly certian that you will need to contact nullsoft and that nobody on these forums has the authority to give you permission

DaStarBuG · 2nd January 2006, 19:37

That is what I thought too but I am not sure.

Using the logo for mp3 is still branding for nullsoft
Of course we recommend winamp in our Site Instructions and Help Documents.

That is why I asked.

Maybe Nullsoft already stated somewhere that there logo can be used, somewhere I didn´t look so far.

Any other insides?

mysterious_w · 2nd January 2006, 19:45

Nullsoft does not exist anymore, you'll need to contact the relevant AOL licensing group.

ElChevelle · 2nd January 2006, 19:56

You have my permission.

billyvnilly · 2nd January 2006, 20:00

the distribution agreement basically states you cannot use AOL images in any way pornographic or obscene. Images cannot be used for illegal purposes(hopefully you downloads aren't) and it cannot put AOL in any bad light.

They can at any time request to view you website and review it.

I would think after you fill out the form, using winamp icon for mp3 files is very appropriate use of the logo.

randman · 2nd January 2006, 21:15

Quote:

Originally posted by ElChevelle
You have my permission.

Widdykats · 2nd January 2006, 21:47

^Paws up on that smiley, randy-man! Fuckin' hilarious!

ElChevelle · 2nd January 2006, 22:30

skryingbreath · 2nd January 2006, 22:48

No rofls before the

?

ElChevelle · 2nd January 2006, 23:25

I like french toast not rofls.

DaStarBuG · 3rd January 2006, 01:14

We are absolutly legal

Just wanted to make sure.
I think we are going to use the symbol/logo/icon
We are in no way involved in any illegal activity so I don´t see any reason why aol would not allow us to use the icon.

Any way if anyone still sees a reason I am still open for comments

randman · 3rd January 2006, 01:33

I plead the 5th. I have no comment.

(You have my permission.)

Widdykats · 3rd January 2006, 02:15

*snicker* Oh, the mind just reels ...truly!

2nd January 2006, 16:25	#1
DaStarBuG Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 4	Using the winamp logo on a website to mark mp3 downloads Hi I have a question and the search did not reveal any answer to my question I want to use the winamp logo to mark legal mp3 downloads (we are creating an artist network and providing free webspace environment for them to host there work) I just want to use the flash logo with no text added to it so the page http://www.winamp.com/community/promote/ would not help Also I am no native english speaker and the layer text from http://www.winamp.com/community/promote/distribution/ is hard to understand. Would it be allowed to use the winamp logo to associate it with mp3 downloads in general? Or do I have to contact nullsoft first and get a permission? Thank you in advance for any help Best regards StarBuG

2nd January 2006, 19:28	#2
k_rock923 \m/ (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: /bin/bash Posts: 7,786	i am fairly certian that you will need to contact nullsoft and that nobody on these forums has the authority to give you permission Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.

3rd January 2006, 01:33	#13
randman Ol' Dirty Loser (Major Dude) Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Parts unknown Posts: 1,287	I plead the 5th. I have no comment. (You have my permission.) I see no stinking sig! Do you see a stinking sig?

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2nd January 2006, 19:37	#3
DaStarBuG Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 4	That is what I thought too but I am not sure. Using the logo for mp3 is still branding for nullsoft Of course we recommend winamp in our Site Instructions and Help Documents. That is why I asked. Maybe Nullsoft already stated somewhere that there logo can be used, somewhere I didn´t look so far. Any other insides?

2nd January 2006, 19:45	#4
mysterious_w Forum King Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Good ol' Britain Posts: 2,749	Nullsoft does not exist anymore, you'll need to contact the relevant AOL licensing group.

2nd January 2006, 19:56	#5
ElChevelle Moderator Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the MANCANNON! Posts: 22,431	You have my permission.

2nd January 2006, 20:00	#6
billyvnilly Forum King, M.D. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Detroit burbs Posts: 3,373	the distribution agreement basically states you cannot use AOL images in any way pornographic or obscene. Images cannot be used for illegal purposes(hopefully you downloads aren't) and it cannot put AOL in any bad light. They can at any time request to view you website and review it. I would think after you fill out the form, using winamp icon for mp3 files is very appropriate use of the logo.

2nd January 2006, 21:47	#8
Widdykats The Forum Slut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A place that invites a post pumping whore from NY Posts: 15,580	^Paws up on that smiley, randy-man! Fuckin' hilarious!

2nd January 2006, 22:30	#9
ElChevelle Moderator Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the MANCANNON! Posts: 22,431

2nd January 2006, 22:48	#10
skryingbreath Post initializing... Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,100	No rofls before the ?

2nd January 2006, 23:25	#11
ElChevelle Moderator Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the MANCANNON! Posts: 22,431	I like french toast not rofls.

3rd January 2006, 01:14	#12
DaStarBuG Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 4	We are absolutly legal Just wanted to make sure. I think we are going to use the symbol/logo/icon We are in no way involved in any illegal activity so I don´t see any reason why aol would not allow us to use the icon. Any way if anyone still sees a reason I am still open for comments

3rd January 2006, 02:15	#14
Widdykats The Forum Slut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A place that invites a post pumping whore from NY Posts: 15,580	snicker Oh, the mind just reels ...truly!