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title: Apache Software Foundation Trademark Attribution
description: Standard attribution notice for Apache, Apache Spark, Spark and the Spark logo as trademarks of the Apache Software Foundation.
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# Apache Software Foundation Trademark Attribution

**Apache Software Foundation Trademark Attribution** refers to the required notice that acknowledges certain software names and logos as trademarks of the Apache Software Foundation (ASF). This attribution appears prominently in documentation and products that use ASF‑related marks.

## Purpose

The attribution ensures proper trademark recognition for Apache‑branded technologies. It identifies the ASF as the owner of the marks and informs users that the associated software is developed under the ASF’s governance. ^[applicable-model-terms-databricks-on-aws.md]

## Typical Form

In Databricks documentation, the trademark attribution appears as a short statement accompanying the copyright notice. A representative example is:

> Apache, Apache Spark, Spark and the Spark logo are trademarks of the Apache Software Foundation.

The statement is placed in a footer or legal section and follows the copyright line (e.g., “© Databricks 2026. All rights reserved.”). ^[applicable-model-terms-databricks-on-aws.md]

## Usage Guidelines

When referencing Apache Spark or related technologies in documentation, products, or marketing materials, the attribution should be included wherever the marks appear. The exact wording may vary slightly but must clearly identify the ASF as the trademark owner. ^[applicable-model-terms-databricks-on-aws.md]

## Related Concepts

- Apache Spark – A unified analytics engine for big data processing.
- Apache Software Foundation – The non‑profit organization that oversees Apache projects.
- Trademark – Legal protection for brand identifiers such as names and logos.
- Attribution – Acknowledgment of ownership or origin.

## Sources

- applicable-model-terms-databricks-on-aws.md

# Citations

1. [applicable-model-terms-databricks-on-aws.md](/references/applicable-model-terms-databricks-on-aws-2e13c689.md)
