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SAF Symbol System™ Usage Guidelines

Guidelines for institutional adoption, attribution requirements, and proper use of SAF digital safety symbols.

License Summary

Free for Educational and Public Safety Use

The SAF Symbol System is freely available for non-commercial educational use. Attribution to StopAiFraud.com is required.

Permitted Uses

  • ✓Educational materials and training programs
  • ✓Public awareness campaigns (non-commercial)
  • ✓Bank, credit union, and financial institution signage
  • ✓Government agency materials
  • ✓Senior center and community organization resources
  • ✓School and library educational displays
  • ✓News reporting and journalism (fair use)

Prohibited Uses

  • ×Commercial products or services without permission
  • ×Modification of symbol designs or messaging
  • ×Removal of attribution or branding elements
  • ×Use implying official endorsement without agreement
  • ×Resale or redistribution for profit
  • ×Use in contexts that contradict symbol messaging
  • ×Claiming ownership or trademark rights

Attribution Requirements

All uses of SAF Symbol System materials must include proper attribution. The following elements must be present:

Required Attribution Elements

1

SAF Shield Logo

The official SAF shield logo must appear with symbol materials

2

"Stop. Think. Verify." Tagline

The core framework tagline should accompany symbol use

3

StopAiFraud.com URL

Website reference for additional resources

Example Attribution Statement:

"SAF Symbol System™ by StopAiFraud Foundation. Stop. Think. Verify. Learn more at StopAiFraud.com"

Institutional Adoption

Organizations seeking to adopt the SAF Symbol System for internal training or public-facing materials may do so under the following conditions:

Financial Institutions

Banks, credit unions, and financial services organizations may use SAF symbols in customer-facing materials, branch signage, and employee training.

  • • No licensing fee for educational use
  • • Co-branding permitted with attribution
  • • Digital and print formats available

Government Agencies

Federal, state, and local agencies may incorporate SAF symbols into public awareness campaigns and citizen education programs.

  • • Public domain principles apply
  • • Bulk material requests welcomed
  • • Custom format assistance available

Educational Institutions

Schools, colleges, universities, and libraries may use SAF symbols for digital literacy education and campus awareness.

  • • Curriculum integration permitted
  • • Student project use allowed
  • • Research citation welcomed

Community Organizations

Nonprofits, senior centers, faith organizations, and community groups may use SAF symbols for member education.

  • • Workshop materials provided
  • • Printable handouts available
  • • Presentation assets accessible

Available Formats

Each symbol is available in multiple formats optimized for different use cases:

FormatDimensionsBest For
11×17 Poster3300×5100px @ 300dpiLarge format printing, lobby displays
8.5×11 Letter2550×3300px @ 300dpiStandard printing, handouts
Social Media1080×1080pxInstagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
HD Display1920×1080pxDigital signage, presentations
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Commercial Licensing

Commercial use of SAF Symbol System materials requires prior written permission. Commercial use includes, but is not limited to:

  • • Incorporation into products or services offered for sale
  • • Use in advertising or marketing materials for commercial entities
  • • Inclusion in paid training programs or courses
  • • Use by security vendors, software companies, or consultancies

Contact for Commercial Licensing

Organizations seeking commercial licensing should contact StopAiFraud Foundation with details about intended use, distribution scope, and timeline.

Contact Us

These guidelines are maintained by StopAiFraud Foundation, a nonprofit public-interest digital safety organization.

Last updated: February 2026

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