Submitting a logo

Don't you hate it when some of your best ideas have been discarded by clients? It's time to bring those ideas back to life. Sell your logos through us to reach new customers and clients from around the world. We'll handle the promotion, marketing, and e-commerce. You handle the design.

How do I submit a logo?

Three simple steps. First sign up for a free account. Then prepare your logo according to the guidelines below. Finally upload your logo.

Make sure to use the attached template file and sample to prepare your logo for submission.

In order to maintain consistency, each logo is reviewed by our staff before it enters the public marketplace. Following the check list below will help ensure your logo gets approved:

1. Use the the template.
2. Make sure your logo is unique and created by you.
3. Make sure to use the CMYK color space.
4. Make sure all vector objects are closed.
5. Delete any bitmaps and stray points.
6. Create Outlines of all fonts.
7. Center logo on the page.
8. Make the logo fill the page but margins empty.
9. Delete the Guides layer.
10. Save a .png with transparent background at 2000x2000px.
11. Save your file in Illustrator EPS 8 format.

In addition, there are some items that your logo should not include. They should not contain:

1. elements, designs, or images that you do not own the copyright to
2. personal signatures, watermarks, or copyright notices
3. recognizable faces or properties
4. copyrighted, trademarked or patented products
5. maps or globes traced from copyrighted works
6. registered or unregistered trademarks or trade names
7. fonts you don't have the rights to use
8. other artists' work

While our reviewers make every attempt to evaluate logos for these items, the responsibility is ultimately yours. Please keep a record of all works and source references in case of a dispute.

Is my profile info public?

Your profile information is not public. We wanted to allow you to separate your existing business with the work you do for StockLogos.com. The only information the public will see is your username.

Will I get more business from clients who bought my logo?

Yes. Customers who bought your logo will be able to see your contact details so they can contact you for further work on the identity. Therefore you're not only getting payed for the logo purchase but we will give you leads for more business too.

What are the briefs?

If a client can't find the logo he's looking for in the existing library, he can post his logo brief for the community. These briefs are open to all designers. Designers can create and submit logos to StockLogos.com to answer such briefs. When the logo is approved by StockLogos.com the designer can advise the client by posting a comment and linking the newly uploaded and approved logo as a suggestion. Once the client finds a logo of his liking the brief will be closed. All unused logo suggestions will remain in the library for other clients to buy.

What rights am I selling?

Each logo is only available to be purchased once. When a client purchases a logo, he is buying all rights to that logo from you. This means he has exclusive and complete control over the logo's publication, distribution, and reproduction. This is necessary for the client to make the logo unique to his organization. It also provides him with the flexibility to use it in whatever way is best for his organization.

What's the commission rate for each logo I sell through StockLogos.com?

You receive 75%, and StockLogos.com receives 25%. You get 100% of any jobs that come on top of the logo design when client contacts you for customization.

Where can I view my sales?

You can monitor your sales in the "Credits earned' section of your member area. The member area is accessible from the right-hand navigation once you are signed in.

How do I request a payout?

You will be payed automatically after 60 days if the payment went through without a problem and there are no claims within this time period.

Can I use my own images as a reference for my logos?

Yes. You may use your own images to base your logos on, but you may not use someone else's artwork. This is includes but is not limited to photographs, 3D renderings, sketches, illustrations, or scans from any published or unpublished source. The end product should be vector graphics. Do not include any bitmap in your submissions.

Can I use an existing product in my logo?

Nope. Even with logo removed, an identifiable product should not be included in your logo. Inclusion of the product may provide the appearance of an association between that product and the client who purchases your logo.

What about style?

Trade dress refers to the visual appearance of a product or product package and is subject to intellectual property protection. If your logo design seems to imitate the design or style of an existing product or package, it will be rejected.

Do you require a model release?

We do not require you to upload a signed model release; however, you will be required to furnish one if requested. A signed model release should be obtained when your logo contains an image of an identifiable human being. If someone--anyone--other than the model may be able to identify the person, you should obtain a model release. Remember. Identifiable features exist beyond facial and extend to any part of the body.

Do you require a property release?

We do not require you to upload a signed property release; however, you will be required to furnish one if requested. A signed property release should be obtained when your logo contains an image of an identifiable piece of property. This can include a house, pet, artwork, or any other object that could connect the logo to the owner of the property or infringe on the owner's intellectual property rights. The release should be signed and dated by the legal owners of the property.