Can I use the Team Fortress 2 logo for fan projects?
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Q.Can I use the Team Fortress 2 logo for fan projects?
A.Yes—you can use the Team Fortress 2 logo for fan projects, but only in non-commercial ways and without implying Valve endorsement. Official policy supports fan art referencing Valve games on a non-commercial basis, with caveats around distribution of assets and commercial use.
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Yes, you may use the Team Fortress 2 logo for fan projects provided you stay non-commercial and avoid implying that Valve endorses or sponsors your work. Valve’s own fan-art license in the Steam Subscriber Agreement states that fans may incorporate content from Valve games into their Fan Art “however you wish, but solely on a non-commercial basis,” and that commercial use requires separate terms or licenses. Practically, this means personal art, fan websites, or non-profit projects are typically allowed, while selling items or monetizing the work directly using Valve assets would need additional permission or licensing. Valve fan art license
Additionally, Valve’s Video Policy supports creating and sharing videos that feature Valve content, as long as the content remains non-commercial and you don’t distribute Valve assets themselves separately. This means you can publish non-commercial fan videos or streams that include TF2 branding or logos, but you cannot package or sell the game assets on their own. If you want commercial use (e.g., merchandise or a paid product), you’d need the appropriate licenses or to use non-Valve assets. Valve Video Policy Valve trademark information on Steam Legal Info
