What is a font license?

Fonts are installed on our computers, and as such, they are considered software. Like other software, when you buy a font, you are purchasing a license to use it and agreeing to conditions set out by the seller. 

The license is a document that outlines those conditions. In the same way that copyright protects your work as a designer, enabling you to earn a living without people stealing your designs, a font license protects the typographer’s right to charge for the use of their creations.

While copyright law is different in the US, UK, and other countries worldwide, font licenses are written in a way that gives you the right to use the software regardless of territory.

Choose The License You Need

Desktop License

  • Use for end products for sale, up to 1,000 sales/prints.
  • License for 1 user.
  • Installation on 2 computers.
  • Use in 5 commercial projects.
  • Unlimited use for personal projects.
  • Usage on non-monetized social media (e.g., YouTube, Instagram, Facebook) and blogs.

Webfont License

  • Up to 100,000 monthly webpage views.
  • License for 1 website.
  • Embedding fonts using @font-face on a web app or website.

Extended License

  • Embedding fonts using @font-face.
  • License for up to 10 users.
  • Logo usage or Logotype.
  • Installation on up to 10 computers.
  • Unlimited commercial and personal projects.
  • Usage on monetized social media and blogs.
  • Unlimited end products for sale (product, print ads, digital impressions, merchandise).
  • Unlimited use across websites with unlimited monthly webpage views.

Broadcast License

  • Unlimited usage for commercial projects.
  • License for use in video, movies, TV, and motion graphics.

National Corporate License

  • Unlimited end products for sale within one nation.
  • License for 1 corporate brand.
  • Unlimited users and installations.
  • Unlimited commercial projects.
  • Unlimited monthly webpage views for websites.
  • Usage across all broadcasting, social media, blogs, apps, and servers.

Worldwide Corporate License

  • Unlimited end products for sale globally.
  • License for 1 corporate brand.
  • Unlimited users and installations.
  • Unlimited commercial projects.
  • Unlimited monthly webpage views for websites.
  • Usage across all broadcasting, social media, blogs, apps, and servers.

FAQs

What is the difference between a font license and font ownership?

When you purchase a font, you are not buying the font itself but a license to use it under specific conditions. The designer or distributor retains ownership of the font. The license outlines what you can and cannot do with the font, such as installation, usage in commercial projects, or embedding on websites.

Do I need a separate license for web use and print use?

Yes. Different licenses cover different uses. For example, a Desktop License allows you to use the font in print projects or on your computer, while a Webfont License allows you to embed the font in websites. If you need to use a font for both print and web, you would need to purchase both licenses.

Can I use a font for commercial projects with a personal license?

No. Personal licenses typically cover non-commercial, personal use. To use a font for commercial projects, such as branding, product design, or marketing materials, you need to purchase a commercial license, such as a Desktop License or an Extended License, depending on your needs.

What happens if I use a font without a proper license?

Using a font without the proper license is a copyright infringement and can result in legal action. You may be fined, as indicated in some license agreements (e.g., a $5,000 fine in certain cases), or the font creator may pursue further legal remedies under applicable law.

Can I modify or convert a font for a different format?

No, unless explicitly allowed by the font’s license. Most licenses prohibit converting or modifying fonts (e.g., turning a font into a webfont without permission). If you need a different format or modification, you should contact the font designer or distributor for written permission.

You are not allowed to

  • Sell and Redistribute
    The items purchased are for your use only. You cannot sell and redistribute it to any third party.
  • More User
    Allowing more than one user to use items downloaded/purchased from us.
  • Convert
    Converting products into different formats without written permission from us.
  • Duplicate
    You may not duplicate/copy the product to anyone without our permission.
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