Before accessing or using NCBTMB seals, you must read and agree to the NCBTMB Use of Seal and Brands Policy. This policy addresses the protection of NCBTMB trademarks, service marks and brands from improper use.
“BCTMB” and the Board Certification Seal
NCBTMB owns the registered mark “BCTMB” and the registered seal signifying Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Board Certified practitioners may use the initials “BCTMB” or the registered seal on materials such as business cards, stationery or advertising (e.g., websites). They may also simply state that they are “Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.”
Board Certified practitioners must not use these seals, initials or wording with any other descriptive qualifier such as “endorsed,” “recommended,” etc. and must not publish or say anything that would imply such endorsement or recommendation. Board Certification seals, initials, or wording must not be used on promotional materials promoting services as an instructor, unless it is included in biographical information.
Approved Provider and Assigned School Seals
NCBTMB owns the Approved Provider and Assigned School seals. The NCBTMB Approved Provider and/or NCBTMB Assigned School seal may be used by those who have successfully submitted an application and have received an NCBTMB Approved Provider or Assigned School code. The seal may be used on materials such as business cards, stationery or advertising (e.g., websites). seals, initials or wording must not be used with any other descriptive qualifier such as “endorsed,” “recommended,” etc. and must not be used in any way that would imply such endorsement or recommendation.
The BCTMB, NCBTMB Approved Provider, and NCBTMB Assigned School seals, initials or wording must not be used in conjunction with any other product such as clothes, books, videos, etc.
The BCTMB, NCBTMB Approved Provider, and NCBTMB Assigned School seals must not be altered in any way.