Official Certification Badges
The following badge assets are available for use by organizations holding active ASCS certification. Select the format and style appropriate for your intended use.
Specifications
- • Dimensions: 200 × 240 px (native)
- • Format: SVG (scalable)
- • Minimum display size: 80 × 96 px
- • Maximum display size: Unlimited
Recommended Uses
- • Website homepage and about pages
- • Print marketing materials
- • Facility signage
- • Digital presentations
Eligibility
This badge is exclusively available to organizations that achieved certification during the initial standards cohort. Founding Member status is permanent and cannot be transferred or purchased.
Specifications
- • Dimensions: 200 × 260 px (native)
- • Includes "FOUNDING MEMBER" ribbon
- • Includes "CHARTER ORGANIZATION" designation
Website Embed Code
Use the following HTML code to embed the certification badge on your website. Replace YOUR-CERT-NUMBER with your organization's certificate number.
<!-- ASCS Certification Badge -->
<a href="https://ascsagency.com/registry?verify=YOUR-CERT-NUMBER"
target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<img src="https://ascsagency.com/badges/ascs-certified-badge.svg"
alt="ASCS Certified Organization"
width="120"
height="144" />
</a><!-- ASCS Certification Badge (Horizontal) -->
<a href="https://ascsagency.com/registry?verify=YOUR-CERT-NUMBER"
target="_blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer">
<img src="https://ascsagency.com/badges/ascs-certified-horizontal.svg"
alt="ASCS Certified Organization"
width="200"
height="53" />
</a>Authorized Uses
- Display on organization's official website with active certification
- Include in marketing materials, brochures, and advertisements
- Display on facility signage and entrance areas
- Use in email signatures and business correspondence
- Include in proposals and RFP responses
- Display on social media profiles and pages
- Reference in press releases with proper attribution
- Display without active, current certification status
- Modify badge colors, proportions, or design elements
- Add text, graphics, or effects to the badge
- Imply government endorsement or regulatory approval
- Transfer badge rights to third parties or affiliates
- Use badge for uncertified locations or services
- Create derivative marks or similar-looking badges
Placement Guidelines
Maintain clear space equal to at least 20% of the badge width on all sides. No other elements should encroach on this protected area.
Shield badge: minimum 80px width. Horizontal badge: minimum 150px width. Square badge: minimum 48px width. Text must remain legible.
Display on white, light gray, or neutral backgrounds. Avoid busy patterns, competing graphics, or colors that reduce contrast.
ASCS actively monitors the use of certification marks and takes enforcement action against unauthorized or improper use. Violations may result in:
- Cease and desist notices requiring immediate removal of unauthorized marks
- Certification suspension or revocation for certified organizations violating usage terms
- Legal action for trademark infringement and consumer deception
- Public notice in the registry regarding misuse or fraudulent claims
Required Disclaimers
When displaying the ASCS certification badge, organizations must include the following disclaimer in proximity to the badge or on the same page:
"ASCS certification is issued by the American Senior Care Standards Agency, a private, independent certification organization. This certification does not represent government endorsement, regulatory approval, or licensing status. Certification indicates voluntary compliance with ASCS standards and is not a guarantee of care quality or outcomes."
This disclaimer may be abbreviated on space-constrained materials (e.g., business cards) provided the full disclaimer appears on the organization's website.
Questions About Badge Usage?
Contact our compliance team for guidance on specific use cases or to request additional badge formats.