Yes. The Copyright law and the Doctrine of Fair Use limit the amount of SAFe content that others can reproduce, and it requires that copied SAFe content be followed by “© Scaled Agile, Inc.” If you seek to use what could be considered a substantial amount of copyright materials (text and/or SAFe graphics), check with us first by submitting a permission request form.
Category: Using SAFe Content
Got Permission to Use the SAFe Content – Conditions to Follow
A permission grant typically requires that you meet the following conditions:
- SAFe content may not be used to create other training or services, or anything that competes with a Scaled Agile, Inc. offering or service. SAFe content, graphics, and trademarks may be used only in connection with Scaled Agile’s SAFe services, training, and courses.
- SAFe graphics may not be modified, including the template, format, font, color, graphics, and text.
- A copyright embedded in SAFe graphics must be maintained and not obscured.
- The following copyright notice must be included on any reproduction of SAFe content: © Scaled Agile, Inc.
- The ® trademark symbol in superscript font must be inserted after “SAFe” and “Scaled Agile Framework,” in headings or where first used in body content.
- The following attribution must be included: SAFe and Scaled Agile Framework are registered trademarks of Scaled Agile, Inc.
- A hyperlink to the original work on the SAFe website, which is continually revised and updated, must be included.
Citing or Using SAFe Content in Publications – Books, Articles, Research Papers, or Blog
People ask questions if they can cite or use SAFe content in their publications such as a book, articles, research papers, or blogs. The answer is “Yes”, upon request we permit SAFe content and graphics to be used in those types of publications and under certain conditions. We liberally allow the use of SAFe for academic purposes, such as for a class presentation, paper, or thesis.
Do I need permission to use SAFe content from outside sources such as from a presentation at my company or a public event?
Yes, all SAFe content is protected by US and international copyright laws and can be used only as the copyright holder, Scaled Agile, Inc. decides. You may submit a permission request form to learn whether Scaled Agile will permit your use of our content.
Can I use SAFe Content Contained in SAFe Courseware and Workbooks?
No, in addition to being protected by copyright law, all SAFe courseware is governed by a legal license agreement that is very restrictive about how the courseware can be used. SAFe courseware may be used only according to the terms of that license agreement in the delivery of a Scaled Agile, Inc. SAFe course.
