Q: Use of other companies' Logos on my website without written permission
I'm building a website where I would like to share referral link/affiliate links/promo codes from accounts that I own with other companies. In order to properly identify those companies, I need to use their logos so visitors are aware of who they are. My understanding is that this is considered "nominative fair use" and I won't need exclusive permission from those companies, but I still would like to be sure about that before publishing the website so I don't get in trouble. The logos of those companies will be used solely to identify/reference the company and for descriptive/informative purposes. I won't claim any ownership nor I'll be identifying myself as partner. Could you please advise if this is still considered trademark infringement OR I falls under "nominative fair use"?
A:
You should definitely consult with an attorney.
You may want to check the companies' websites to see if they have any specific guidance.
Further you should not use the logos to imply any endorsement of any kind.
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