SCT and Systems-Centered are trademarks registered in the United States, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Sweden and owned by the Systems-Centered Training and Research Institute (SCTRI). The SCT trademark and the SCT licensing process are intended to guard the SCT standard. With this trademark, licensed members represent SCT by propagating SCT values and standards through their work. Thus, they contribute to sustaining the SCTRI community. 

Protection of the SCT trademark

SCT trademarks protect the norms, standards, consistency and quality of the practice of SCT. Only SCT licensed members can use the designations ‘SCT,’ ‘Systems-Centered Therapy’ or ‘Systems-Centered Training’ in their work. Presentation as an SCT trainer or SCT therapist without a license is trademark infringement. Failure to explicitly report violations to SCTRI jeopardizes the trademark.

Force field regarding protection of the SCT® and Systems®-Centered trademarks. 

For non-licensees
In line with the Trademark	Violation of the Trademark
Yourself SCT -student or trainee cite	Giving the impression that you represent SCT, in any context
Applying SCT protocols to yourself	Handing out and/or distributing SCT protocols in any context
Use SCT protocols with clients only if you train at the intermediate level (this means you have completed Intermediate Skills Training-licensed by SCTRI)	Using SCT Protocols with clients without having completed the official Intermediate-Skills Training (licensed by SCTRI)
Using and teaching Functional Subgroups in any context	Teaching SCT (including its protocols) in any context, except Functional Subgroups.
Inform an SCT licensed practitioner if you notice trademark infringement. If in doubt or question about trademark infringement, contact an SCT licensed practitioner.
When mentioning licensed SCT offerings from others, include the SCT® trademark:SCT® and Systems-Centered® are registered trademarks of the Systems-Centered Training and Research Institute Inc, a nonprofit organization.	Write about licensed SCT offerings of others without mentioning the trademark.
When writing about your (education in) SCT e.g. on social media mention the SCT trademark.	Mentioning SCT in expressions on social media without mentioning the trademark

For licensees
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Representing SCT in any context
Using the SCT® trademark sign in your communications about SCT (as it expresses you represent SCT)	Not using the SCT® trademark sign in your communications about SCT
Teaching or distributing SCT protocols when appropriate (download from website and submit payment as noted there unless working in a pro bono context)
Informing trademark holders of potential violations	Ignoring trademark violations

Systems-Centered Practitioner

A Systems-Centered Practitioner:

• Meets training criteria:
• Successfully completed the licensing process;
• Is recognized by the owners of the Trademark;
• Paid the required fees.

The licensed Practitioner may mention the trademark in his/her work, including promotional materials. Continuing education and recertification is required to maintain the license; currently this is every five to seven years. The SCT license is granted by S. Gantt and the Systems-Centered Training and Research Institute, the owners of the trademark. They are also responsible for maintaining the quality of the trademark. The SCT trademark represents consistency and reliability and protects both the integrity of the method and those who train and practice it. 

Project license application 

If unlicensed members wish to give an SCT presentation or workshop, they may contact Susan Gantt (director of SCTRI) and request a project license for a specific event. The application should include a description of the context, purpose, design and a sample of any printed materials and working materials. Applicants should work with a licensed SCT supervisor to guide and advise them regarding the project.

Using SCT material

SCT materials for workshops and presentations are available to all licensees at Good Enough Press (Fax 215-561-3618). Members without a license may request permission from S. Gantt.

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