HSF partners have the opportunity to establish a link from the HSF Web site to a page on their Web site.
A partner's web site must comply with the following HSF Web Linking Policy, in order to qualify for having a link on the HSF Web site:
- Display the HSF name and logo (used in compliance with the HSF Mark Indentity Guidelines);
- Reference or provide a reciprocal link to the HSF Web site (www.hsf.us) for more information about the program; and
- Include a brief description of the partner's participation in HSF (sample text provided below).
The hyperlink from the HSF Web site will be directed to the page on the partner's site that contains the required elements as described above.
Note: Linking from the HSF Web site to the Partner's Web site is optional. Active partners not wishing to comply with the "Meeting the Web Linking Policy" will continue to be listed on the HSF Website, but not have a link to their sites.
After meeting the above requirements, to request a review of your web page for compliance with the policy, please e-mail hotline@hsf.us. Be sure to provide the specific information concerning the web address (url) for the page you wish to link to.
Example text that can be used for meeting the "brief description" required above:
General Consumer Information:
"The Hazardous-Substance-Free (HSF) program provides significant benefits to both consumers and manufacturers. It provides a central resource to learn and explore all aspects of the hazardous substance issues, concerns, current news and activities, available resources, participating partners, current certified product types and qualified products. The HSF program offers a community of both consumers and partners, allowing the sharing of concerns, information and support in navigating the complex environment of hazardous substance management. The HSF mark provides consumers with the confidence that the products being purchased have been designed and manufactured using a process management system to ensure they are free of hazardous substances and provides manufacturers with a method to communicate the HSF nature of their products."
For Retailer and Manufacturer Partners:
"[Company name] is proud to offer our customers products that have earned the internationally recognized HSF Mark."
Note that the partner's web site should also identify the specific HSF qualified product(s) manufactured or sold (including model numbers).
For City/State/Country Government Agency Partners:
"[Organization name] is proud to partner with HSF to promote hazardous substance free products and practices that save money and protect our environment."
For Service and Product Providers (SPPs):
"[Company name] believes businesses benefit financially by continually improving their management of hazardous substances and the environment benefits from reduced levels of related contaminants. We are proud to offer services and products that can assist businesses who have committed to the goals of HSF."
