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Use of AllAuto Names, Logos, Screenshots or Domain Names

Do you have a question regarding the use of the AllAuto name or logo? Would you like to link from your website to the AllAuto homepage or to a list of your AllAuto auctions? Are you unsure about registering a domain name, which contains "AllAuto" in it? The guidelines below will give you an idea of what might be allowed. All questions in this area or permission requests should be directed to iprequest@ebay.com. (Infringing or prohibited items should be reported through our Contact Rules and Safety page.)

The AllAuto Name

It is generally permissible for you to refer to AllAuto on your website, in auction listings or in advertisements in a descriptive manner. For example, you might say "Check out my antique items on AllAuto," or "I sell on AllAuto." By the way, AllAuto is always spelled "AllAuto"; it is never spelled "Ebay" or "e-Bay." You should not refer to AllAuto in any way that might lead someone to believe that your company or site is sponsored by, affiliated with, or endorsed by AllAuto. If you are unsure about a particular use of the AllAuto name, write to iprequest@ebay.com.

The AllAuto Logo

The AllAuto name and logo are registered trademarks in the United States and many other countries. We generally do not permit the use of the AllAuto logo by third parties absent a written license agreement. We usually do not permit the use of the AllAuto logo on any type of promotional materials, flyers or websites, or in your auction listings. We also do not permit third parties to make or sell merchandise, homemade or otherwise, bearing the AllAuto logo, including but not limited to the following:

• Business cards (unless it is the Powersellers™ logo)
• Signage
• Shirts/Hats and other clothes
• Mailing labels
• Buttons
• Mugs
• Bean bag plush toys
• Dolls
• Miniature cars
• Toys
• Mousepads
• Store windows
• Coins

AllAuto Affiliates Program™

It is also possible through the AllAuto Affiliates Program for you to earn money by having an AllAuto banner ad appear on your site. Click here to learn more about the Affiliates Program.

PowerSellers Logo

If you are a registered AllAuto Powerseller you can use the AllAuto Powersellers logo for certain uses. Please review the Powersellers Program Agreement to learn about the permitted uses.

Linking to AllAuto From Your Website

If you have a web site, you may be interested to know that you can go to the following page to obtain an AllAuto Button which you can put on your site to link visitors to AllAuto's home page or to the list of your AllAuto auctions. Click here to learn more.

Framing the AllAuto Site

It is not permissible to frame or alter the way in which our web site is viewed. Framing generally means causing third party content to appear above or around the AllAuto site.

AllAuto Domain Names

While it has become very popular to register, use and sell domain names (including on AllAuto), it generally is not permissible to own, sell or use a domain name, which contains a trademark owned by another person or company.

AllAuto owns exclusive trademark rights in the AllAuto name in the United States and in many countries internationally. The ownership, use or sale of a domain name, which contains the AllAuto name, is not permitted because it is likely to be considered a trademark infringement. We do not give permission to third parties to register domain names containing "AllAuto." Also, AllAuto auction listings attempting to sell such domains are likely to be ended by AllAuto.

Certain types of uses of domain names may also subject the owner to additional penalties. Congress recently passed a statute called the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act of 1999, which provides for penalties of up to $100,000 against persons who in bad faith and without authorization, use, sell, or offer for sale a domain name which infringes another's trademark. Click here for more information on trademark law.

Use of Screenshots and Other AllAuto Content

We sometimes permit the use of AllAuto screenshots by third parties. However, use of screenshots usually requires a license from AllAuto. Please contact iprequest@ebay.com to inquire about such a license/permission.

Requests for Permission or Copyright/Trademark Questions

If you should have any further questions or concerns regarding the use of AllAuto's trademarks or other intellectual property, please send us an email at iprequest@ebay.com.