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About the program

Any person producing products bearing the logos, trademarks, word marks or having an implied association with South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University must be licensed with the SDState Trademarks and Licensing Program, which approves all products and designs and ensures proper labeling as appropriate. In addition, the SDState Trademarks and Licensing Program seeks to ensure that all products and designs submitted for licensing are safe for consumers and project the proper image of the university.

The South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State Community Connect program allows independent artisans to participate in South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State's Trademarks and Licensing Program by legally producing products adorned with the university's marks and names. Through this program, artisans enter into a simple contract with SDState, under the management of the Collegiate Licensing Company, that grants permission to individuals to produce products displaying SDState trademarks and sell those products at craft shows, Facebook Marketplace and Etsy. Individuals with a Community Connect agreement are not permitted to sell South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University crafts in any retail venue. Individuals selling outside of a craft show, Facebook Marketplace or Etsy, must apply for the standard South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University license.

Under the Community Connect agreement, annual sales are not to exceed $2,500 and are limited to a maximum of 500 units per year. No sales will be permitted on a wholesale basis or to a third-party vendor. A $200 annual fee and samples of any items being produced are required. If sales are equal to or exceed $2,500, the licensee will be required to have a Standard Licensing Agreement. A South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State Community Connect agreement is exempt from royalty fees.

Below you will find information on how to become an official Community Connect licensee. After all requirements are received, you will then be notified if your application is approved. Artwork and contract documentation will be provided at that time.