Font licenses define how and where a typeface can be used. Different uses—such as print, web, logos, or social media—require different licenses. Licenses are usage-based, not ownership-based, and most design projects involve more than one medium. Because of this, it’s common for a single project to require multiple licenses. If you’re unsure which licenses apply to your project, feel free to get in touch—we’re happy to help.
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(This license covers the logo only. Other uses require the relevant licenses.)
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| Usage | Desktop | Web | Logo | Social | Broadcast | Template |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print design (posters, flyers) | ● | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Books & magazines | ● | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Editorial layouts & PDFs | ● | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Packaging & labels | ● | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Physical products & merchandise | ● | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Signage & wayfinding | ● | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Static digital images (ads, banners) | ● | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Websites (via @font-face) | ○ | ● | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Web apps & SaaS interfaces | ○ | ● | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| E-commerce websites | ○ | ● | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Client websites | ○ | ● | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Logos & wordmarks | ○ | ○ | ● | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Brand identities | ○ | ○ | ● | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Social media posts & ads | ○ | ○ | ○ | ● | ○ | ○ |
| Online video (non-broadcast) | ○ | ○ | ○ | ● | ○ | ○ |
| TV, streaming & cinema ads | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ● | ○ |
| Templates for resale or distribution | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ● |
| Multiple end users editing content | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ● |
| Font files included, shared, or extractable | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
Licenses are usage-specific. Most projects require more than one license.