Clear Space

The minimum required spacing around the STEP ON® logo is equal to the cap-height of the “N” in “ON” and should never be altered. Nothing other than the STEP ON® logo should ever appear within this space.

Secondary Logo

This is the secondary logo variant and should ONLY be used in applications where the horizontal space is limited or in product applications where the logo appears smaller than 3/4 inch or 2 centimeters.

Clear Space

The minimum required spacing around the STEP ON® secondary logo is equal to the cap-height of the “N” in “ON” and should never be altered. Nothing other than the STEP ON® logo should ever appear within this space.

Color

Brand Color

The STEP ON® logo is always black and white, or white and black.

Application

Whenever applicable, a two-color, black and white, or white and black logo is preferred on all applications. However, a single-color black or white logo with knockout is acceptable if there is a printing, manufacturing, or other application-based restraint.

Misuse

Application of the STEP ON® logo should be kept straightforward and simple, utilize only the colors of the identity, and must not be altered or adjusted in any way.

Application

Correct logo adjustments based on the application background are outlined below.

Partnerships

Co-branding hierarchy and intellectual property

Burton Pairing

STEP ON® and Burton can be represented simultaneously
while respecting the appropriate clear space of both logos.

It is acceptable for the STEP ON® logo to stand on its own, as long as the Burton or partner branding is represented elsewhere within the application.

Partner Pairing

Partnership identities always require a separator when using both logos.

Misuse

Do not simply merge or integrate properties.

Partnership Communication

Communication

Correct. Separator.

When speaking about the technology with partner brands, a verbal separator is required to differentiate ownership of the product vs. ownership of the technology.

Wrong. No Separator.

This example illustrates how improper use of a separator causes confusion between ownership of intellectual properties.

Good Examples. Inclusive.

Good examples of integrated communication showcase both the partnership and the technology in a positive way. This expresses how both entities work in concert with each other to amplify the result.

• featuring
• with
• engineered with
• designed with
• developed with

Bad Example. Passive or dismissive.

Bad examples of integrated communication are passive and speak to the partnership as if it is forced,
or required.

• incorporating
• including
• using

Attribution

Required Attribution

All instances of marketing and collateral featuring STEP ON® must also include attribution of ownership to Burton Snowboards.

Size and Placement

Placement can be anywhere on the application but it must be visible, and legible, and the text must always appear larger than 4pt.

Communication

Trademarks, taglines, translations, and supporting language

Trademark Rules

Consistency is important when protecting trademarked properties. The following table outlines correct and incorrect usage of the STEP ON® property.

Supporting Language

Technology Descriptors

While STEP ON® is a product itself, it is important to describe and include the benefit when using the trademark. While it is acceptable to include product-centric nouns like boots or bindings, it is preferred to use nouns that describe the technology benefit rather than the end result.