How to Use OOF™ Standard Signs When Applying OOF™ Standards

Purpose

This page defines how OOF™ standard signs may be used when organizations apply OOF™
standards in products, services, or internal systems.

It ensures consistent, transparent, and non-misleading communication of standard usage.

What Is an OOF™ Standard Sign

An OOF™ Standard Sign is a simple textual indication that a product or system is developed using
OOF™ standards.

Example:

"OOF Compatible Standards"

The sign communicates alignment, not certification.

Allowed Use

Organizations may use OOF™ standard signs when:

• OOF™ standards are actually applied in development or production
• implementation reflects real conditions defined by the standard
• usage is truthful and not misleading

Product-Level Usage

For physical or small products, the standard sign may appear as:
"OOF Compatible Standards"


Conditions:

• no logo usage
• no modification of wording
• no implication of certification, approval, or audit

The sign must remain simple and neutral.

Website-Level Requirement

If a standard sign is used on a product, the organization must provide additional context on its
website.

Minimum requirement:

• a clear statement explaining the use of OOF™ standards
• a visible and active link to the official source

Example:

This product is developed using OOF™ Compatible Standards.
Learn more: https://originopenfoundation.org

Prohibited Use

The following is not allowed:

• use of OOF™ logo without authorization
• statements implying certification or official validation
• modified or misleading versions of the standard sign
• use without real implementation of standards

Integrity Principle

OOF™ standard signs communicate implementation, not authority.

If implementation is not real, the sign must not be used.

One-Line Definition

An OOF™ standard sign indicates alignment with a standard, not certification.

Closing Statement

Clear communication enables trust.
OOF™ standard signs exist to reflect real usage, not to simulate credibility.