Licensing 101
License
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Desktop
Standard Desktop License
For print and branding projects
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Web
Standard Web License
For websites and online platforms.
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App
Standard App License
For mobile applications.
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Server
Standard Server License
For web and print on demand apps.
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Epub
Standard Epub License
For eBooks and ePublishing.
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Digital-ads
Standard Digital-ads License
For HTML5 based Digital Ads.
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Broadcasting
Standard Broadcasting License
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Corporate
Standard Corporate License
For wider or unlimited purposes according to your company’s needs.
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Gaming
Standard Gaming License
For commercial electronic games played on all interactive platforms.
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Have a question about licensing?
What is the difference between annual and perpetual licenses?
- Annual Licenses: These licenses are valid for one year from the date of purchase. You can renew annually to continue using the fonts under the same terms.
- Perpetual Licenses: With a one-time payment, these licenses grant you lifetime use of the fonts under the specified terms, without the need for renewal.
Which license types are available as annual or perpetual?
All our license types—except the Desktop License—can be purchased as either annual or perpetual. The Desktop License is always perpetual, ensuring you can use your fonts in design software without time limitations.
How are licenses selected by default on the Buy page?
By default, all products are added as annual licenses, except the Desktop License, which is automatically added as a perpetual license.
You can select the type of license on the product page or at check-out.
If you have specific licensing needs or questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
How do you know if a font is being used without a license? How is it controlled?
Fontfabric partners with Font Radar for licensing control and constantly checks the licensee database. If there is something wrong with your license, you will receive an email that is best answered.
What happens if you use a font without buying a license? Is there a penalty for illegal use of a font?
Civil, administrative and criminal liability may ensue due to the illegitimate use of a font. In other words, it’s better to buy licenses for commercial fonts.
How does a Webfont license work?
Webfont licenses allow you to install our fonts on a web server and embed them in the code for your own websites. Our Webfont licensing is based on the monthly pageviews a website receives.
What are the common restrictions in font licensing according to Fontfabric?
Apart from specific restrictions that caome with each type of font licensing, when it comes to the font files you are not allowed:
⃠ to modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble without the font’s owner prior written consent;
⃠ to resell or redistribute without authorization from the fonts’ owner;
✓ You may, however, create any type of design, modify the vector outlines, create derivative works and visuals using the font itself.
What is an EULA?
EULA stands for End-User License Agreement. In it, you’ll find the conditions you agree to when purchasing a paid font or downloading a free one. This agreement states all types of licenses offered, along with any rules and limits you (and your client when working for hire) are bound to follow.
There are two types of user licenses that we offer:
1. Standard End-User License: issued with individual font purchases covering the most popular uses (Desktop, Webfont, App, ePub, etc.)
2. Custom End-User License: tailored to specific client needs and issued after a professional consultation and negotiations
Read our full Non-commercial EULA and Commercial EULA for details.