Membership

ATA Logo Usage Guidelines

Using the ATA logo on business cards, websites, and stationery is a great way to put your Association membership to work for you. It's an effective marketing tool that quickly spotlights your professional affiliation and enhances your business image. We've made it easy to do. Just download the logo file and remember to follow the guidelines below.

Who Can Use the ATA Logo?

• ATA members
• ATA divisions
• ATA chapters
• ATA affiliates

General Guidelines

• The Association logo and any marks associated with the Association are the property of the Association and are protected by state and federal laws.
• Use of the ATA logo is a benefit of membership and is restricted to ATA members in good standing; members may use the logo on stationery, business cards, and in advertising to indicate ATA membership.
• The logo may not be used to state or imply that the Association has endorsed a company or a company’s products and services. Members may not place the logo on their products.
• No alteration of the ATA logo is allowed. The Association logo may not be taken apart. It may not be combined with other design elements. It may not be changed in color, font, size, or otherwise modified from the version supplied by ATA.

Specific Guidelines

Logo Usage in Print
• The logo must be the approved version and must be displayed in accordance with all guidelines.
• The logo color must be either PMS 648, black, or reversed white.
• The logo must stand alone. It may not be combined with other graphical elements.
• The logo must be accompanied by the text "A member of the American Translators Association."
• The logo must be displayed in a positive manner. It may not be used to depict ATA or any of its members, services, products, or affiliates in a negative way.

Logo Usage on the Internet
• The logo must be the approved version and must be displayed in accordance with all guidelines.
• The logo color must be either PMS 648, black, or reversed white.
• The logo must be placed in a prominent spot on the website. It may not be combined with other graphical elements.
• The logo must be accompanied by the text "A member of the American Translators Association."
• The logo may be accompanied by a link to the ATA website along with the text "Click on the ATA logo to visit the official website."
• The logo must be displayed in a positive manner. It may not be used to depict ATA or any of its members, services, products, or affiliates in a negative way.

Termination of Use

The ATA logo is a unique symbol that represents and identifies the Association and its activities. It is essential that the logo be used properly to ensure its continued value to the Association and its members. ATA, therefore, reserves the right to immediately terminate the use of its logo to anyone at any time.

Changes to These Guidelines

ATA reserves the right to change these guidelines solely at its own discretion.

Thank you for being a member of the American Translators Association and for promoting ATA. If you have any questions, please contact ATA's Membership Services Manager.

Please contact Mary David at ATA Headquarters to request an electronic copy of the ATA logo.