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Legal and institutional requirements

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Requirements for all websites

All 51³Ô¹ÏÍøwebsites and applications must follow McGill's Digital Standards. Failure to comply with the Digital Standards can lead to human rights issues, legal action, and damage to McGill's reputation. The University may also initiate disciplinary or corrective procedures if we see that a site is non-compliant. 

The Digital Standards summarize the expected minimums and best practices in the domains of:

Using the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøbrand

The easiest way to achieve compliance and benefit from 51³Ô¹ÏÍøbranding is by using a centrally-supported platform like the WMS. Many units are eligible for this. Learn more about which platform to choose and how to get started.ÌýÌý

There are several ways to use the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøbrand on a custom or licensed platform:

  • Full branding (centrally supported)
  • Full branding (self-supported)
  • Partial or shared branding
  • Logo use in content only

to determine the right level of branding for your project and learn about related resources and responsibilities. 

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