Licensing
This page is intended to explain the differences in licenses, for the current version of our End User License Agreement (EULA), Click Here. For more clarification, feel free to contact us.
The right font can make all the difference in your design project. It can be a huge help in conveying your brand’s aesthetic and message to customers. But selecting an appropriate font license to use for your project can be tricky. Hopefully, this breakdown will help.
Don’t Get Scared Away by License Types
All licenses are granted on a per seat basis. Members of a team will need multiple licenses for each person working on a project. If you have questions about bulk seating or educational licenses, please contact us. So, what type of license works best for your needs?
Desktop (Commercial) | eBook (Extended Commercial) | ||
Can I use this font on/in… | |||
…a website? | YES | YES | |
…t-shirts I’m going to sell? | YES | YES | |
…my POD designs? | YES | YES | |
…a PDF I’m distributing? | Outlined | YES | |
…a computer game? | NO | YES | |
…a mobile app I’m developing? | NO | YES | |
Can I share a copy of this font with… | |||
my class? | NO | NO | |
my coworker? | NO | NO | |
my significant other? | NO | NO |
Desktop (Commercial) License
The licensed font can be used in unlimited commercial and personal projects, including, but not limited to, physical products, social media, broadcast, packaging, and paid ads. The licensed font can appear in multiple websites owned or controlled by the Licensee. Page view limits may apply.
Can be used for:
- Website usage Only displayed in the Licensee’s website(s)
- Design or Print-on-Demand Only the Licensee may use the font to create a completed end product
Cannot be used for
- Embedding font files (PDF, website copy, etc.)
eBook (Extended Commercial) License
This license covers the same usage as the Desktop License, and in addition the licensed font can appear in one application. The licensed font can be used in one electronic publication.
Can be used for:
- Website usage Only displayed in the Licensee’s website(s)
- Design or Print-on-Demand Only the Licensee may use the font to create a completed end product
- Games Font can be embedded, but not extractable
- Embedding Fonts Font can be embedded in pdf files, ePubs, desktop apps, games, and mobile apps but cannot be extractable.