# Guide to Updating Pre-Approved Solutions Lockup

**Important Update:** Effective 2 March 2026, the "CTO-as-a-Service" platform has been consolidated under the SMEs Go Digital brand. All pre-approved vendors must update their marketing materials with the new IMDA Pre-Approved Solution lockup by **31 March 2026, 12pm**.

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**Compulsory Action Required:** Every vendor must either update their materials with the new lockup OR submit a declaration confirming they do not use any lockup materials. No exceptions.
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**Deadline:** 31 March 2026, 12pm

**Consequence:** Non-compliance may result in <mark style="color:$danger;">**suspension or termination**</mark> from the programme as per Terms and Conditions clause 10.1e.

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### Step 1: Conduct Marketing Asset Audit

Review all your marketing collaterals to identify materials using the old "CTO-as-a-Service" lockup, including:

* Printed flyers and brochures
* Website banners and graphics
* Digital advertisements
* Email signatures
* Social media assets
* Presentation templates
* Any other promotional materials

<mark style="color:$danger;">IF THIS IS YOUR CURRENT BANNER, YOU NEED TO REPLACE IT.</mark>

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### Step 2: Identify Marketing Assets that use the old banner

**For Physical Materials:**

* Stop distribution immediately
* Arrange for proper disposal (recycling or destruction)
* **Before printing new physical assets:** If you require a compliance check before printing, please send us a request at <smesgodigital_comms@imda.gov.sg>

**For Digital Assets: (Go to Step 3)**

* Prepare to replace with new lockup
* Create a backup of current materials if needed
* Schedule updates across all digital platforms

**If you don't currently use any lockup materials:**

* Proceed directly to Step 5 for [declaration submission](https://form.gov.sg/698d92e9d362ebb5c91e02c7)
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### Step 3: Download New Brand Assets and Guide

* **Detailed Guide:** <https://go.gov.sg/pabrandingguide> (Alternatively **Condensed marketing guide**: [https://preapproval-guide.imda.gov.sg/maintaining-your-contract-status/how-to-keep-my-status-as-a-pre-approved-vendor/marketing-guideline-and-resources](/maintaining-your-contract-status/how-to-keep-my-status-as-a-pre-approved-vendor/marketing-guideline-and-resources.md) )
* **Working Files:** <https://go.gov.sg/preapprovallockupfiles> (All logo formats)
* **Unique UTM and QR Code:** <https://preapproval-guide.imda.gov.sg/maintaining-your-contract-status/how-to-keep-my-status-as-a-pre-approved-vendor/marketing-guideline-and-resources/locating-qr-code-and-utm>

**Download** both the detailed brand guide and working files, which include:

* New IMDA Pre-Approved Solution lockup logos in all formats
* Comprehensive brand guidelines and usage instructions
* Implementation examples

Unpack and review all files thoroughly before implementation.
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### Step 4: Replace Lockup and Verify UTM

* Replace the old lockup with the new IMDA Pre-Approved Solution lockup
* Ensure your unique UTM link is correctly implemented
* Test all updated materials to ensure proper display and functionality

Sample of a webpage

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### Step 5: Submit Compliance Declaration

Complete the [Vendor Compliance Declaration Form ](https://form.gov.sg/698d92e9d362ebb5c91e02c7) by 31 March 2026, 12 pm to confirm that you have made the changes and your adherence to the new brand guidelines.
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**Questions?** Contact us at <smesgodigital_comms@imda.gov.sg>

**Remember:** Old marketing materials with the previous lockup cannot be used after 31 March 2026, 12pm.


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