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 ## Adding or Updating An Icon
 
+**Note**: If you decide to add an icon without requesting it first, the requirements above still apply.
+
 ### 1. Identify Official Logos and Colors
 
 Most of the icons and brand colors on SimpleIcons have been derived from official sources. Using official sources helps ensure that the icons and colors in SimpleIcons accurately match the brand they represent. Thankfully, this is usually a simple process as organizations often provide brand guides and high quality versions of their logo for download.