Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in becoming an authorized vender of products bearing Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.

Overview

A vendor’s license authorizes the licensee to sell the approved goods to active members of the Fraternity and is only issued for products which sustain and enhance the image of the Fraternity. The Fraternity reserves the right to revoke or terminate any vendor license should the items sold, in the Fraternity’s sole discretion, (i) promote a negative image; (ii) include designs or marks that infringe upon another’s intellectual property; (iii) are immoral or are in poor taste; (iv) tarnish the Fraternity’s good will, name or trademarks; or (v) are contrary to the views and standards of the Fraternity. A vendor’s license does not include the right to use the individual or collective names, likenesses or images of the Fraternity Founders.

The Fraternity vigorously monitors those selling products bearing the Fraternity’s trademarks and from time-to-time authorized vendors are listed in official publications of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. including, but not limited to the Kappa Alpha Psi Journal.

Terms & Conditions

The following terms and conditions must be adhered to by any and all vendors. A failure to abide by the terms of the license and rules implemented by the Fraternity may result in termination of the vendor’s license and the forfeiture of all fees paid to the Fraternity. Moreover, violators of the License Agreement may be sued in federal court for trademark infringement and/or unfair competition.

Manufacture, produce or sell any facsimile or representation of the “Diamond” (The badge of the Fraternity shall be restricted to its use as a badge. Neither the badge nor any facsimile thereof shall be used on programs, articles of wear, stationary, jewelry, announcements, invitations, etc.) (STATUTE 35 Section 7 of the Constitution and Statues of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.)
We have relaxed our policy on the sale of items using white, red or cream colors. Production and sale of merchandise in any other colors is strongly prohibited. We recommend the use of the official fraternity colors: Crimson (PMS#199C) and Cream (PMS#461C) however red and white is acceptable.
Produce or sell undergarments of any kind (workout gear may be ok).
Reproduce the Coat of Arms or use the Fraternity’s name without the registered trademark.
Reproduce or sell items bearing other companies names, or intellectual property under any circumstances. (e.g. Playboy Bunny Logo, etc.)
Sell any items that have been reproduced illegally (e.g. Boot-Leg Cd’s, DVD’s, Video Tapes, etc.) in which you do not have appropriate written permissions to sell.
Produce or sell “Paddles” of any kind. (Unless in a manner approved by this office e.g. Key chains/Commemorative, etc.)
Produce, market or sell alcohol/wine beverages.
Sell any paraphernalia of any other Fraternal, Greek Lettered or social entity without obtaining a current vending license from that entity.

Misuse Prohibited

We are not authorized to use the trademark rabbit head or any facimile resembling a rabbit head. For More information click here to read the July 2004 orders from Past Grand Polemarch Sam Hamilton.

Penalties

Any vendor found in violation of any of the following rules will have their vendor’s license revoked immediately, all vendors fees will be forfeit. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. reserves the right to pursue legal action for any licensee, license or vendor violation.

Liability Waiver

It is expressly understood and agreed by vendor that Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, inc., its managers, officers, members, sponsors, employees, or agents, shall not be liable for loss, theft or damage to the goods or properties of vendors