Projects and companies participating in the IBHS FORTIFIED programs are encouraged to use the FORTIFIED marks in promotional materials in compliance with usage guidelines. However, the marks or their likeness may not be used as a company mark or for any other commercial purpose. The FORTIFIED mark is a trademark of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, which is responsible for defending against any damaging or confusing uses. IBHS seeks to have the mark widely used to promote the FORTIFIED programs with the understanding that derivative versions of the mark are generally prohibited, as they may create confusion among consumers regarding the benefits of FORTIFIED. General usage guidelines may be found lower on the page.

The color version of the FORTIFIED logos shown should be used. A single color (black) version is available for single-color applications and may be reversed to white when necessary.

No other color options are allowed under the usage guidelines, including incorporating a tint or gradient or other elements. The mark may be used on solid color backgrounds.

Colors

Primary Palette

The main colors used in FORTIFIED materials.

 

Tiers/Levels

There are three levels of FORTIFIED Home designation: FORTIFIED Roof, FORTIFIED Silver and FORTIFIED Gold. Colors and icons below are used to distinguish the three levels of FORTIFIED.

Designation level marks should only be used on materials that also prominently feature the main FORTIFIED Home mark and on materials that are specific to only one designation level. These marks also are subject to all of the usage guidelines specified above.

 

Guidelines

FORTIFIED Home is a program developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) to promote resilient construction practices. Businesses and organizations that participate in the program can use the FORTIFIED Home name and marks, registered marks owned by IBHS, as part of their home resiliency activities and promotions.

Organizations using these marks must abide by the following general guidelines:

• The FORTIFIED Home mark may not be used in any other company name, product name, service name, domain name or Web site title.
• The marks may never be associated with homes or buildings that do not have a FORTIFIED Home designation.
• A license agreement must be obtained from IBHS if your business or organization advertises that materials or products used in construction are consistent with the FORTIFIED Home program. Use the Request for Licensing Agreement Form to obtain a license agreement free of charge.
• The trademark symbol ™ must be used the first time the words “FORTIFIED Home™” appear in material.

 

FORTIFIED Home Review Policy

• Advertisements where the designation mark is placed next to qualified homes do not need to be approved.
• IBHS must approve any major educational or promotional campaigns that feature the FORTIFIED mark prior to final production or printing. The submitted materials will be reviewed for consistency with these guidelines.

 

Mark Violations

IBHS actively monitors proper use of the FORTIFIED Home mark and is prepared to take action as appropriate.

IBHS must approve in writing any promotional campaigns (including yard signage) that feature the FORTIFIED mark where the mark will be used in reference to a home, group of homes or set of design documents that a FORTIFIED Home designation prior to final production or printing. Submitted materials will be reviewed for consistency with these guidelines. Use the Contact Us form to begin the review process.

 

Questions About Using the Marks

If you have questions regarding the use of the marks, please call the FORTIFIED Program Administrator at 813-286-3400 or email your questions to using the Contact Us form.