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BrainDrive Trademark Policy

Last updated: [5/18/25]

Protecting Our Promise

BrainDrive is a registered trademark of BrainDrive LLC. This policy exists to protect the integrity of our brand while supporting an open ecosystem.

Why We Have a Trademark Policy

BrainDrive is open-source and built around freedom. But we also want the BrainDrive name to stand for something specific: a system you own, control, and benefit from.

This policy ensures that when people see “BrainDrive,” they’re not misled. You can build with it, monetize it, and say you're powered by it — you just can’t pretend to be it.

  • You’re free to build.
  • You’re free to monetize.
  • You’re free to say you're powered by BrainDrive.

You just can’t pretend to be BrainDrive.

What You Can (and Can’t) Do

BrainDrive empowers owners, builders, and entrepreneurs. This policy ensures fair use while protecting against confusion.

1. You’re Free to Build (Including Your Own Brand)

Allowed:

  • Run your own BrainDrive instance
  • Fork or modify the code
  • Build tools, plugins, or services on top of BrainDrive
  • Create your own brand around what you build

Not allowed:

  • Use “BrainDrive” in your project or company name
  • Use our branding in a way that implies official status

Examples:

  • ✅ NeuronWorks – Built on BrainDrive
  • ✅ SmartScheduler for BrainDrive
  • ❌ BrainDrive Pro
  • ❌ Your company named “BrainDrive Hosting”

2. You’re Free to Monetize

Allowed:

  • Sell services that use BrainDrive
  • Build and sell plugins, themes, or custom setups
  • Offer support or training

Not allowed:

  • Call yourself “official BrainDrive hosting” or similar
  • Use “BrainDrive” as your product or business name

Examples:

  • ✅ Custom BrainDrive setups by [Your Brand]
  • ❌ BrainDrive Cloud

3. You’re Free to Say You’re Powered by BrainDrive

Allowed:

  • Use phrases like “powered by BrainDrive,” “built on BrainDrive,” or “compatible with BrainDrive”
  • Share tutorials, guides, and content

Not allowed:

  • Use the BrainDrive logo as your own
  • Copy our branding (logos, taglines, styles) in a way that causes confusion

Examples:

  • ✅ Powered by BrainDrive on your site
  • ❌ BrainDrive logo used as your app icon

4. You Just Can’t Pretend to Be BrainDrive

Allowed:

  • Build great things
  • Join the movement

Not allowed:

  • Imply you’re officially endorsed or part of the core BrainDrive team
  • Use “BrainDrive” in your product or company name without permission

Examples:

  • ✅ An open-source plugin for BrainDrive
  • ❌ The BrainDrive Plugin Marketplace

Policy Updates

As the ecosystem grows, this policy may evolve. We'll communicate any changes clearly and invite community feedback where appropriate.

Final Thoughts

BrainDrive is a movement rooted in ownership, freedom, and open innovation. This trademark policy exists to protect that movement—not limit it.

If you’re building something and unsure how to describe it, reach out:
📧 dwaring@braindrive.ai

Thanks for building with us.

— Dave Waring
Co-creator, BrainDrive