HeartMath Written Content and Trademark Techniques

• Can I include a HeartMath trademarked techniques in my book?

  We appreciate others wanting to share HeartMath’s techniques. Please feel free to share the HeartMath Quick Coherence® technique. To do this, we ask that you keep any reprint or inclusion of this technique word-for-word as it appears in the resource sections of our websites, HeartMath.com and HeartMath.org. Any appearance of this technique must include the registered ® trademark symbol next to the technique name and an attribution statement that says, “The Quick Coherence® technique was developed by and is a registered trademark of HeartMath.” In addition, please note that the steps for this technique may not be edited, adapted or rewritten.

• Can I include any other HeartMath techniques in my book or on my website?

  At this time, the Quick Coherence® technique is the only technique we allow to be included in non-HeartMath works. In some cases, a HeartMath Certified Professional may be granted permission to use an additional technique, but this is an exception and would require submitting a special written request.

• Can I share a link to your free resources on my website in a digital article or book or on my social media pages?

  Yes, please do feel free to provide a link to any of the HeartMath resource pages or any other pages on our websites. We have provided free HeartMath resources, videos, techniques and tools on both the HeartMath.com and HeartMath.org websites.
  

• Can I use HeartMath images on my website or in my book or other digital or printed mediums?

  Images seen on any of the HeartMath company social media pages and websites are licensed by the HeartMath companies from other sources, and these licenses are non-transferrable. For this reason, we are unable to grant permission for you to use these images.

• I saw HeartMath images on Google Images; does this mean I can use them?

  Many people believe that if they see an image on Google Images, it must mean that the image is considered public domain. This is often not the case. Many of these images are copyrighted and licensed by the HeartMath companies from other sources; these licenses are non-transferrable, and these images may not be used.

• I want to use a HeartMath Institute science graphic. Do I need permission to use it?

  Science graphics that appear in the HeartMath Institute research papers, website and scientific monograph illustrating research findings and processes or scientific concepts may not be used for commercial purposes or linked to false statements made in connection with the science graphic or HeartMath work and research. Most of the HeartMath science graphics may be used with the proper attribution in the context of other research works and editorial reporting. Please send your request for the science graphic with our copyright imbedded to info@heartmath.org. If your desired use is outside these parameters, please send an email to info@heartmath.org with a link to the research graphic you are requesting permission to use and explain the use you are inquiring about. Please allow 14 business days for a response to a permission request.
  

• Can I write a book about HeartMath talking about how HeartMath’s trademarked techniques relate to my area of specialty and give the reader instructions and steps on how to use HeartMath techniques?

  We are grateful that so many authors over the years have included mentions of HeartMath’s science, published research studies, case studies and our heart rate variability coherence technology in their books. While all of these types of mentions are welcome, you cannot write a book explicitly “about HeartMath” or one that includes training instructions on the HeartMath techniques. The exception to this is that you may include HeartMath’s Quick Coherence® technique in a book or article that you are writing. At this time, the Quick Coherence® technique is the only technique we allow to be included in non-HeartMath works. You are also welcome to send a request for permission if there is something outside of this guideline that has not been covered. Send your request to support@heartmath.com or info@heartmath.org.

• Can I teach HeartMath trademark techniques in my presentations, training programs or coaching/mentoring sessions?

  HeartMath techniques are trademarked and taught through HeartMath books, live and online HeartMath training programs, in webinars and tele-summits and by our network of certified professionals. If you have not been certified by HeartMath or one of HeartMath’s licensed partners, you cannot teach HeartMath techniques in public settings, such as a public presentation, private or organizational training programs or workshops or paid coaching/mentoring sessions. However, we invite you to explore our certification opportunities , as one of these may be ideal for the type of work you do.

• Can I translate a HeartMath book in my language?

  While we love the idea of having HeartMath materials available in more languages, please understand that most of the books written by HeartMath have been produced with an outside publisher. Permission to translate must be granted by the publishing company itself. Please contact the publishing company’s foreign rights and translations department for the book you are interested in translating. Contact information for the publishers can be found by searching on the Internet.

• I want to quote or use some content from a HeartMath book or HeartMath Institute Science Monograph in my own book; can I do this?

  Understand that all of the content in any HeartMath book or HeartMath Institute Science Monograph is copyrighted. You may quote from a HeartMath book and/or monograph, with the exception of HeartMath’s trademark techniques. The quoted content may not exceed 150 words. In addition, the quote must be word-for-word as it appears in the original source and attributed to the full title of the book it is quoted from.