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At first glance, it may be because you use the Office and Microsoft logos, in addition to mimicking Microsoft design, including the SegoeUI font? Your About Us

by 4oo4 4y ago

At first glance, it may be because you use the Office and Microsoft logos, in addition to mimicking Microsoft design, including the SegoeUI font? Your About Us section also features the Microsoft logo, so some people could get confused that you aren't affiliated with Microsoft. Tbh, had you not posted here and I'd come across your site, I'd think something is off because of how close the imitation is. So maybe the solution is to more clearly state that you are not affiliated with Microsoft and maybe change the design a bit to not mimic Microsoft so much. Going to Microsoft with a site like this might result in a cease and desist instead of them helping your cause.

out_sider 4y ago
Thanks for the details, to be honest I thought it wouldn't be an issue using their Fluent UI. Do you think I can't use anything from the UI, not even the icons for the features ?
- 4oo4 4y ago
  I think you can use some of it, and your use of the Fluent UI does look nice! A prominent "we aren't affiliated with Microsoft" disclaimer on the About Us and the homepage would go a really long way, before you have to start redesigning everything. Beyond that maybe not using the Microsoft/Office logos so prominently would also help a ton, without requiring a lot of redesign. Or maybe adding your own logo to pair with the Microsoft ones you're using? That would hopefully convey "we work really closely in the Microsoft ecosystem and are experts in it, but are a third party service that helps you find extra value that Microsoft won't". If I understand correctly, that's what your site helps people do? And also spelling that out in the non-affiliation disclaimer I think would be good too.
  - out_sider 4y ago
    Yes that correct, we basically have a considerable amount of experience with Microsoft licensing and by merging that knowledge about selecting the right licenses and approaching several providers we are able to lower the costs considerably . I think you are on point with the logo, I’ll have to design one and concentrate on better explaining on how we relate to clients and suppliers and Microsoft themselves . Thanks a lot
    - out_sider 4y ago
      Done, I've changed the graphics on the website. Togerther with more information on the about page which will be added tomorrow hopefully the account will get clear.

by 4oo4 4y ago

out_sider 4y ago

Thanks for the details, to be honest I thought it wouldn't be an issue using their Fluent UI. Do you think I can't use anything from the UI, not even the icons for the features ?

4oo4 4y ago
I think you can use some of it, and your use of the Fluent UI does look nice! A prominent "we aren't affiliated with Microsoft" disclaimer on the About Us and the homepage would go a really long way, before you have to start redesigning everything. Beyond that maybe not using the Microsoft/Office logos so prominently would also help a ton, without requiring a lot of redesign. Or maybe adding your own logo to pair with the Microsoft ones you're using? That would hopefully convey "we work really closely in the Microsoft ecosystem and are experts in it, but are a third party service that helps you find extra value that Microsoft won't". If I understand correctly, that's what your site helps people do? And also spelling that out in the non-affiliation disclaimer I think would be good too.
- out_sider 4y ago
  Yes that correct, we basically have a considerable amount of experience with Microsoft licensing and by merging that knowledge about selecting the right licenses and approaching several providers we are able to lower the costs considerably . I think you are on point with the logo, I’ll have to design one and concentrate on better explaining on how we relate to clients and suppliers and Microsoft themselves . Thanks a lot
  - out_sider 4y ago
    Done, I've changed the graphics on the website. Togerther with more information on the about page which will be added tomorrow hopefully the account will get clear.