clarify trademark and license interaction (#21019)

LICENSE

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 The MIT License
 
-Copyright (c) 2020 Blake Blackshear
+Copyright (c) 2025 Frigate LLC (Frigate™)
 
 Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
 of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal

README.md

@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 <p align="center">
-  <img align="center" alt="logo" src="docs/static/img/frigate.png">
+  <img align="center" alt="logo" src="docs/static/img/branding/frigate.png">
 </p>
 
-# Frigate - NVR With Realtime Object Detection for IP Cameras
+# Frigate NVR™ - Realtime Object Detection for IP Cameras
+
+[![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)
 
 <a href="https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/frigate-nvr/">
 <img src="https://hosted.weblate.org/widget/frigate-nvr/language-badge.svg" alt="Translation status" />
@@ -33,6 +35,15 @@ View the documentation at https://docs.frigate.video
 
 If you would like to make a donation to support development, please use [Github Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/blakeblackshear).
 
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the **MIT License**.
+
+- **Code:** The source code, configuration files, and documentation in this repository are available under the [MIT License](LICENSE). You are free to use, modify, and distribute the code as long as you include the original copyright notice.
+- **Trademarks:** The "Frigate" name, the "Frigate NVR" brand, and the Frigate logo are **trademarks of Frigate LLC** and are **not** covered by the MIT License.
+
+Please see our [Trademark Policy](TRADEMARK.md) for details on acceptable use of our brand assets.
+
 ## Screenshots
 
 ### Live dashboard
@@ -66,3 +77,7 @@ We use [Weblate](https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/frigate-nvr/) to support la
 <a href="https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/frigate-nvr/">
 <img src="https://hosted.weblate.org/widget/frigate-nvr/multi-auto.svg" alt="Translation status" />
 </a>
+
+---
+
+**Copyright © 2025 Frigate LLC.**

TRADEMARK.md

@@ -0,0 +1,58 @@
+# Trademark Policy
+
+**Last Updated:** November 2025
+
+This document outlines the policy regarding the use of the trademarks associated with the Frigate NVR project.
+
+## 1. Our Trademarks
+
+The following terms and visual assets are trademarks (the "Marks") of **Frigate LLC**:
+
+- **Frigate™**
+- **Frigate NVR™**
+- **Frigate+™**
+- **The Frigate Logo**
+
+**Note on Common Law Rights:**
+Frigate LLC asserts all common law rights in these Marks. The absence of a federal registration symbol (®) does not constitute a waiver of our intellectual property rights.
+
+## 2. Interaction with the MIT License
+
+The software in this repository is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
+
+**Crucial Distinction:**
+
+- The **Code** is free to use, modify, and distribute under the MIT terms.
+- The **Brand (Trademarks)** is **NOT** licensed under MIT.
+
+You may not use the Marks in any way that is not explicitly permitted by this policy or by written agreement with Frigate LLC.
+
+## 3. Acceptable Use
+
+You may use the Marks without prior written permission in the following specific contexts:
+
+- **Referential Use:** To truthfully refer to the software (e.g., _"I use Frigate NVR for my home security"_).
+- **Compatibility:** To indicate that your product or project works with the software (e.g., _"MyPlugin for Frigate NVR"_ or _"Compatible with Frigate"_).
+- **Commentary:** In news articles, blog posts, or tutorials discussing the software.
+
+## 4. Prohibited Use
+
+You may **NOT** use the Marks in the following ways:
+
+- **Commercial Products:** You may not use "Frigate" in the name of a commercial product, service, or app (e.g., selling an app named _"Frigate Viewer"_ is prohibited).
+- **Implying Affiliation:** You may not use the Marks in a way that suggests your project is official, sponsored by, or endorsed by Frigate LLC.
+- **Confusing Forks:** If you fork this repository to create a derivative work, you **must** remove the Frigate logo and rename your project to avoid user confusion. You cannot distribute a modified version of the software under the name "Frigate".
+- **Domain Names:** You may not register domain names containing "Frigate" that are likely to confuse users (e.g., `frigate-official-support.com`).
+
+## 5. The Logo
+
+The Frigate logo (the bird icon) is a visual trademark.
+
+- You generally **cannot** use the logo on your own website or product packaging without permission.
+- If you are building a dashboard or integration that interfaces with Frigate, you may use the logo only to represent the Frigate node/service, provided it does not imply you _are_ Frigate.
+
+## 6. Questions & Permissions
+
+If you are unsure if your intended use violates this policy, or if you wish to request a specific license to use the Marks (e.g., for a partnership), please contact us at:
+
+**help@frigate.video**

docs/docusaurus.config.ts

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ const config: Config = {
   baseUrl: "/",
   onBrokenLinks: "throw",
   onBrokenMarkdownLinks: "warn",
-  favicon: "img/favicon.ico",
+  favicon: "img/branding/favicon.ico",
   organizationName: "blakeblackshear",
   projectName: "frigate",
   themes: [
@@ -116,8 +116,8 @@ const config: Config = {
       title: "Frigate",
       logo: {
         alt: "Frigate",
-        src: "img/logo.svg",
+        src: "img/branding/logo.svg",
-        srcDark: "img/logo-dark.svg",
+        srcDark: "img/branding/logo-dark.svg",
       },
       items: [
         {
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ const config: Config = {
           ],
         },
       ],
-      copyright: `Copyright © ${new Date().getFullYear()} Blake Blackshear`,
+      copyright: `Copyright © ${new Date().getFullYear()} Frigate LLC`,
     },
   },
   plugins: [

docs/static/img/branding/LICENSE.md

@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+# COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICE
+
+The images, logos, and icons contained in this directory (the "Brand Assets") are
+proprietary to Frigate LLC and are NOT covered by the MIT License governing the
+rest of this repository.
+
+1. TRADEMARK STATUS
+   The "Frigate" name and the accompanying logo are common law trademarks™ of
+   Frigate LLC. Frigate LLC reserves all rights to these marks.
+
+2. LIMITED PERMISSION FOR USE
+   Permission is hereby granted to display these Brand Assets strictly for the
+   following purposes:
+   a. To execute the software interface on a local machine.
+   b. To identify the software in documentation or reviews (nominative use).
+
+3. RESTRICTIONS
+   You may NOT:
+   a. Use these Brand Assets to represent a derivative work (fork) as an official
+   product of Frigate LLC.
+   b. Use these Brand Assets in a way that implies endorsement, sponsorship, or
+   commercial affiliation with Frigate LLC.
+   c. Modify or alter the Brand Assets.
+
+If you fork this repository with the intent to distribute a modified or competing
+version of the software, you must replace these Brand Assets with your own
+original content.
+
+ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
+Copyright (c) 2025 Frigate LLC.

web/images/branding/LICENSE

@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+# COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICE
+
+The images, logos, and icons contained in this directory (the "Brand Assets") are
+proprietary to Frigate LLC and are NOT covered by the MIT License governing the
+rest of this repository.
+
+1. TRADEMARK STATUS
+   The "Frigate" name and the accompanying logo are common law trademarks™ of
+   Frigate LLC. Frigate LLC reserves all rights to these marks.
+
+2. LIMITED PERMISSION FOR USE
+   Permission is hereby granted to display these Brand Assets strictly for the
+   following purposes:
+   a. To execute the software interface on a local machine.
+   b. To identify the software in documentation or reviews (nominative use).
+
+3. RESTRICTIONS
+   You may NOT:
+   a. Use these Brand Assets to represent a derivative work (fork) as an official
+   product of Frigate LLC.
+   b. Use these Brand Assets in a way that implies endorsement, sponsorship, or
+   commercial affiliation with Frigate LLC.
+   c. Modify or alter the Brand Assets.
+
+If you fork this repository with the intent to distribute a modified or competing
+version of the software, you must replace these Brand Assets with your own
+original content.
+
+For full usage guidelines, strictly see the TRADEMARK.md file in the
+repository root.
+
+ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
+Copyright (c) 2025 Frigate LLC.

web/index.html

@@ -2,29 +2,29 @@
 <html lang="en">
   <head>
     <meta charset="UTF-8" />
-    <link rel="icon" href="/images/favicon.ico" />
+    <link rel="icon" href="/images/branding/favicon.ico" />
     <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" />
     <title>Frigate</title>
     <link
       rel="apple-touch-icon"
       sizes="180x180"
-      href="/images/apple-touch-icon.png"
+      href="/images/branding/apple-touch-icon.png"
     />
     <link
       rel="icon"
       type="image/png"
       sizes="32x32"
-      href="/images/favicon-32x32.png"
+      href="/images/branding/favicon-32x32.png"
     />
     <link
       rel="icon"
       type="image/png"
       sizes="16x16"
-      href="/images/favicon-16x16.png"
+      href="/images/branding/favicon-16x16.png"
     />
-    <link rel="icon" type="image/svg+xml" href="/images/favicon.svg" />
+    <link rel="icon" type="image/svg+xml" href="/images/branding/favicon.svg" />
     <link rel="manifest" href="/site.webmanifest" crossorigin="use-credentials" />
-    <link rel="mask-icon" href="/images/favicon.svg" color="#3b82f7" />
+    <link rel="mask-icon" href="/images/branding/favicon.svg" color="#3b82f7" />
     <meta name="theme-color" content="#ffffff" media="(prefers-color-scheme: light)" />
     <meta name="theme-color" content="#000000" media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" />
   </head>

web/login.html

@@ -2,29 +2,29 @@
 <html lang="en">
   <head>
     <meta charset="UTF-8" />
-    <link rel="icon" href="/images/favicon.ico" />
+    <link rel="icon" href="/images/branding/favicon.ico" />
     <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" />
     <title>Frigate</title>
     <link
       rel="apple-touch-icon"
       sizes="180x180"
-      href="/images/apple-touch-icon.png"
+      href="/images/branding/apple-touch-icon.png"
     />
     <link
       rel="icon"
       type="image/png"
       sizes="32x32"
-      href="/images/favicon-32x32.png"
+      href="/images/branding/favicon-32x32.png"
     />
     <link
       rel="icon"
       type="image/png"
       sizes="16x16"
-      href="/images/favicon-16x16.png"
+      href="/images/branding/favicon-16x16.png"
     />
-    <link rel="icon" type="image/svg+xml" href="/images/favicon.svg" />
+    <link rel="icon" type="image/svg+xml" href="/images/branding/favicon.svg" />
     <link rel="manifest" href="/site.webmanifest" crossorigin="use-credentials" />
-    <link rel="mask-icon" href="/images/favicon.svg" color="#3b82f7" />
+    <link rel="mask-icon" href="/images/branding/favicon.svg" color="#3b82f7" />
     <meta name="theme-color" content="#ffffff" media="(prefers-color-scheme: light)" />
     <meta name="theme-color" content="#000000" media="(prefers-color-scheme: dark)" />
   </head>