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NHSBBQA - Legal Notices - Licensed Use Only

Licensed Use Only

The names, logos, acronyms, and branding associated with the National High School BBQ Association® (NHSBBQA®) are used by permission only.

Use of NHSBBQA® trademarks and program identifiers is not automatic, open, or implied. Authorization to use these marks is granted solely to schools, state associations, and partners that have received formal approval and that operate in ongoing compliance with national governance, safety, and educational standards.

What “Licensed Use” Means

Licensed use means that:

• Permission to use NHSBBQA® branding is intentional and conditional

• Authorization applies only to approved educational programs

• Use is tied to compliance with published standards and oversight

• Permission may be reviewed, limited, or revoked if standards are not met

Licensed use protects students, schools, families, and communities by ensuring that programs operating under the NHSBBQA® name meet consistent expectations.

No Implied Permission

Reference to NHSBBQA® programs, events, curriculum, or branding on this website—or in public communications—does not grant permission to use NHSBBQA® trademarks.

Permission is not created by:

• Website content

• Social media references

• Event listings or photos

• Informal communications

• Historical participation

Authorization requires active approval and adherence to current standards.

Who May Receive Authorization

Licensed use may be granted to:

• Public or private schools

• School districts

• Approved state high school BBQ associations

• Educational partners aligned with NHSBBQA® standards

All authorized users operate within a national educational framework and are subject to oversight.

Relationship to Other Notices

Licensed use operates in conjunction with:

• Governance & Licensing — explains national authority and structure

• Safety & Standards — outlines required safety and supervision

• Schools & Districts — explains participation and local control

• Legal Notices — summarizes rights, limits, and disclaimers

Together, these pages define how NHSBBQA® programs operate responsibly and consistently nationwide.

Plain-Language Summary

“Use of our name and branding requires approval, standards, and oversight—so everyone knows what the name stands for.”

All rights not expressly granted are reserved by the National High School BBQ Association®.

National High School BBQ Association®, NHSBBQA®, and related marks are used under licensed educational governance standards. Participation is subject to approval and ongoing compliance with national program requirements.

“How Permission Is Granted” explainer download for schools

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