# Brand Governance > Use to manage brand guidelines, approvals, and ongoing refresh cadence. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/brand-governance` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/brand-governance` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/brand-governance/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Marketing & Growth - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/brand-governance --- # Brand Governance Toolkit Skill ## When to Use - Rolling out updated brand systems or localization variants. - Reviewing creative for compliance with legal, accessibility, or partner requirements. - Auditing asset libraries for version control. ## Framework 1. **Guideline Source of Truth** – centralize docs, design tokens, and change history. 2. **Approval Workflow** – define reviewers, SLAs, and escalation paths for exceptions. 3. **Audit Cadence** – schedule quarterly reviews of live assets, templates, and vendor usage. 4. **Education Layer** – curate training, office hours, and certification quizzes. 5. **Feedback Loop** – capture field requests, track decisions, and prioritize updates. ## Templates - Brand governance checklist (channel, reviewer, status). - Exception request form with rationale + decision log. - Rollout communication plan (audiences, channels, timeline). ## Tips - Use tagging/versioning in DAM tools to prevent outdated asset usage. - Pair metrics (brand accuracy, request SLAs) with incentives for compliance. - Partner with legal/security for regulated industries. --- --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/gtmagents) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.