Font licensing, simplified.
We offer a wider range of font licensing options for your projects. Our range includes Desktop, WebFont, ePub, and App licenses.
Desktop License
Summary
This Desktop License allows you to install fonts on your computer and use it in any desktop program (such as Adobe Illustrator) to create commercial and personal projects including, but not limited to, physical products, branding, print documents, and more.
You are allowed to :
Use the fonts in any desktop program to create images or vector artwork, including logos, which you can then use for any purpose.
Use the fonts to create rasterized (bitmap) images for use on a website, digital Ads, video game, mobile or desktop application.
You are not allowed to :
Embed the fonts in any way whatsoever.
Use the fonts in any way allowing an unlicensed end user to customize a digital or physical product to their specific needs using the fonts.
WebFont License
Summary
This WebFont License allows you to embed fonts across multiple websites owned or controlled by you within the agreed upon monthly pageview limit. Limits can be upgraded later.
You are allowed to :
Embed the fonts using @font-face into your website(s) within the agreed upon pageview limit.
You are not allowed to :
Use the fonts for desktop use.
Embed the fonts into an electronic publication, video game, mobile or desktop application.
Embed the fonts in on-demand service or application.
ePub License
Summary
This ePub License allows you to embed fonts into an electronic publication (such as an eBook, eMagazine or interactive PDFs). This license is purchased by the number of electronic publications titles you select at checkout.
You are allowed to :
Embed the fonts into an electronic publication. Font can be embedded, but cannot be extractable.
You are not allowed to :
Use the fonts for desktop use.
Embed the fonts into a website, video game, mobile or desktop application.
Embed the fonts in on-demand service or application.
App License
Summary
This App License allows you to embed fonts Into a mobile, desktop, or video game application. You can use one license in one app only.
You are allowed to :
Embed the fonts into a mobile, desktop, or video game application. Font can be embedded, but cannot be extractable.
You are not allowed to :
Use the fonts for desktop use.
Embed the fonts into a website or electronic publication
Embed the fonts in on-demand service or application.
This font licenses summary is for information purposes only. It does not constitute any contractual obligations. For more information, please read our Font Licenses Terms before using the fonts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need separate font licenses for different uses?
Yes. You should purchase a license based on your desired end Use.
Can I use the fonts to create a logo or other images?
With a Desktop License, yes. You can use the fonts in any desktop program (such as Adobe Photoshop) to create images or vector artwork, including logos, which you can then use for any purpose.
Can I copyright the logo or register it as a trademark?
Yes. The logo may be copyrighted or registered as a trademark under the Desktop License Terms.
Can I use the fonts for commercial projects or client work?
Yes, as long as these commercial projects or client work include only static designs you’ve made and you don’t let your clients design with the fonts themselves.
However, if your client needs to have the font installed to edit your design, they will need their own desktop license.
Does my client need their own font license to use the designs?
No, your client wouldn’t need a font license if you are creating static images in the following raster formats (JPEG, .TIFF, .PNG, etc.) and vector formats (EPS, SVG, etc. made with a “create outlines” tool).
However, if your client needs to have the font installed to edit your design, they will need their own desktop license.
Can I use a font with a desktop license on my website?
No. The desktop license does not allow you to embed the fonts into website(s).
However, you might use a desktop license if you are creating static images to use on your website in the following raster formats (JPEG, .TIFF, .PNG, etc.) and vector formats (EPS, SVG, etc. made with a “create outlines” tool.
Can I use web fonts on my personal or company website?
With a WebFont License, yes. You can embed the fonts on Website(s) which are owned or controlled by you using the @font-face property in CSS for styling HTML web pages within the agreed upon monthly pageview limit you purchased.
If you just need to create static images, purchasing a Desktop License is sufficient.
Can I embed the fonts in a video game, mobile or desktop application I’m building?
With an App License, yes. You can embed the fonts into a Mobile, Desktop, or Video Game Application owned or controlled by you within the agreed upon number of titles you purchased.
Can the fonts be embedded in PDFs and eBooks?
With an ePub License, yes. You can embed the fonts in only the number of Electronic Publication (such as eBook, PDF’s) titles selected at checkout, owned or controlled by you. You must embed the fonts in a secure manner which does not allow end users to access to the fonts.
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