Lock aspect ratio of a logo?

how can I lock and save the aspect ratio of a logo so that users cannot change it? I need to lock it so users do not distort logo when resizing - can it be done in photoshop/illustrator?

Thank you Jacob for answering my question.
I was hoping there might be a way around it, apparently not , though...
Thanks
Alia
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