Representing Wikimedia UK

This is a draft policy which Richard Symonds is toying with. It has not been approved.

Wikimedia UK is entrusted by the Wikimedia Foundation with the use of certain trademarks and 'identity documents', for example, use of the Wikimedia (including Wikimedia UK) logo, and use of the Wikimedia name. Wikimedia UK's agreements with the Wikimedia Foundation mean that we must exercise some control over these Wikimedia marks when they are used in the UK.

There are no problems with a volunteer introducing themselves as a 'Wikimedia UK Volunteer', but care must be taken to ensure that the other party are aware that they are a volunteer, and do not always officially represent the chapter.

Websites

• UK (or related) websites using the Wikimedia name are registered and held by the Chapter. Examples: http://www.wikimedia.co.uk/ or http://www.wikimedia.ie/
• UK (or related) websites using a similar name are generally registered and held by the chapter, or a trusted community member. Examples: http://www.wikiconferences.org.uk/ or http://www.glamwiki.org/

Stationery

Stationery, such as Wikimedia UK business cards or letters sent on a Wikimedia UK letterhead, should only be printed or used with the permission of the chapter. The chapter will usually approve these requests if they are for a key project - for example, "Welsh Ambassador"

Emails

Emails on behalf of Wikimedia UK are generally sent by the office through a wikimedia.org.uk address, on behalf of the volunteer. This is because the email addresses and contact details need to stay on our secure server in order to be covered by our insurance policy.