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FHIR Event Trademark Community Use Application

For community educational events or connectathons. Product and domain use require the Product Use License. See the FHIR Trademark Policy or email the FHIR Product Director.

Notes:

  • You do not need permission to use ‘FHIR’ or the FHIR Flame Icon in your event announcement, program etc, as long as it is referring to the FHIR Specification or community, or any derived specifications published by HL7 or its affiliates.
  • HL7 Member Organisations or Free events can get permission to use FHIR or the Flame Icon in the event name using the form below.

Agreement summary. By submitting, the authorized representative agrees to the terms below. HL7 may terminate within ten (10) days of acceptance. Do not begin use of the FHIR mark during this period without written approval.

The organization applying for a community use license.
Choose the HL7 organisational member associated with the organization that is organising the event. If you are not associated with an organisational member, and the event is not a free event, we may not be able to approve the trademark usage.
Primary email for correspondence about this agreement.
If multiple countries, provide a region (e.g., Europe) or “Global”.
If applicable, provide the organization name.
If applicable, provide the project name.
For multi-date events enter the first date and list others in Description.
Select Yes to be considered for the public FHIR event calendar.
Describe the audience and coverage. Include a URL or sample collateral.
Explain how the content aligns with the FHIR specification.
Terms and Conditions
  • 1. License and Trademark Rights
    • 1.1. Subject to this Agreement, HL7 grants the non-exclusive right in the Territory to use the FHIR wordmark (the “Mark”) with the Authorized Goods/Services only. No sublicense rights.
    • 1.2. Do not exercise rights until the Effective Date. The Effective Date is ten (10) days after request or the date of written acceptance by HL7, whichever comes first.
    • 1.3. Use the ® symbol after the FHIR Mark at least once per page and with first or dominant usage.
    • 1.4. All goodwill accrues to HL7. Any accrued rights are assigned to HL7.
    • 1.5. Use only with Licensed Uses approved by HL7. Approval deemed if not rejected within ten (10) days. Provide samples upon request and cease disapproved uses.
    • 1.6. Maintain high quality standards and safeguard the prestige of the Mark. Provide information on Licensed Uses upon request.
    • 1.7. HL7 owns all rights in the Mark. Do not challenge ownership. Rights end on termination.
  • 2. Term
    • 2.1. Initial term begins on the Effective Date and ends on the first December 31 thereafter. Auto-renews for one-year terms unless either party gives 30 days’ notice. Sections 1.4, 1.7 and Articles 2, 4, 5 survive termination.
    • 2.2. HL7 may terminate for uncured breach after 10 days’ notice. Licensee must cease use immediately on termination.
    • 2.3. HL7 may terminate without cause prior to and/or on the anniversary of the Effective Date.
  • 3. Infringement
    • 3.1. Provide prompt written notice to HL7 of any infringement or false suggestion of affiliation relating to the Mark or Licensed Uses.
  • 4. Liability Limitation, Representations and Warranties
    • 4.1. The Mark is licensed “as is” without warranties.
    • 4.2. No special, indirect, incidental, punitive, exemplary, or consequential damages.
    • 4.3. HL7’s aggregate liability limited to fees actually received from Licensee.
    • 4.4. Each party has authority to enter this Agreement. To each party’s knowledge the Licensed Uses do not violate third-party rights.
  • 5. Miscellaneous
    • 5.1. Notices in writing. Send a copy to fhir-director@hl7.org.
    • 5.2. Licensee may assign only with HL7’s prior written consent. HL7 may assign without restriction.
    • 5.3. Michigan law governs. Venue: Eastern District of Michigan.
    • 5.4. No partnership or joint venture.
    • 5.5. Click-through execution permitted at http://www.fhir.org/community-license.
    • 5.6. Entire agreement. Changes require signed writing.
    • 5.7. No waiver unless in writing.
    • 5.8. Prevailing-party attorneys’ fees and costs recoverable by HL7.
    • 5.9. Severability with intent preserved.