Font License Agreement (Desktop, Webfont, ePub, App)
This License Agreement contains important legal terms, and Licensee acknowledges that by completing the purchase process, Licensee has read the entire License Agreement and agrees to the terms herein. Studio 2am offers different types of license agreements and the one selected at the time of purchase applies to Licensee's use of the Licensed Font.
This License Agreement states the terms and conditions of Licensee's non-exclusive and limited copyright license with respect to the font software and associated digital files ("Licensed Font") made available on studio2am.co and purchased by Licensee.
Licensee
Individual or Legal Entity (Company), as indicated at the time of purchase.
Number of Users (or Seats)
The number of permitted users (or seats) is the number of users or seats declared and paid for at the time of purchase. If Licensee requires additional users (or seats), additional licenses to the Licensed Font must be purchased.
1. PARTIES TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT; NUMBER OF USERS (OR SEATS)
1.1 - This License Agreement is an agreement between:
(a) The "Licensee," who is the individual person indicated as the licensee during the purchase process or that person's employer if that person is acting on the employer's behalf and with the employer's authorization
and
(b) Studio 2am PTY LTD ("Studio 2am")
If you are purchasing on behalf of your employer, then only your employer is the "Licensee" and may use the Licensed Font subject to the terms of this License Agreement. In that case, you represent and warrant that you have full legal authority to bind your employer to the terms of this License Agreement.
1.2 - The number of individual users permitted to access and use the Licensed Font (as permitted in this License Agreement) is the number of users (or seats) selected and paid for at the time of purchase. If Licensee requires additional users (or seats), additional licenses must be purchased.
2. ASSET MANAGEMENT
Licensee may only install or upload the Licensed Font to:
(i) a device, server, or local network owned and controlled by Licensee, or
(ii) a private cloud storage service, cloud-based design application, or digital asset manager controlled by Licensee, in each case for use of the Licensed Font by Licensee only, as permitted herein.
The Licensed Font may not be installed or made available in a public or shared location where unlicensed parties may access or use it.
3. THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT PERMITS COMMERCIAL USE AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE; DEFINED
3.1 - Commercial Use
"Commercial use" is any use:
(i) that involves an exchange of money or other consideration,
(ii) that promotes a business (e.g., sole proprietorship, corporation, or partnership), product, or service, or
(iii) where financial gain or other consideration is either sought or a result, directly or indirectly, of Licensee's use of the Licensed Font.
If any of the above applies, the use is deemed "Commercial."
3.2 - Non-Commercial Use (Personal)
"Non-commercial use" is use for solely personal purposes. Any use that meets the definition of "Commercial use" above cannot be a Non-commercial use.
4. PERMITTED USES AND QUANTITY/IMPRESSION LIMITATIONS
Licensee may use the Licensed Font only as expressly permitted under the specific license type purchased at the time of checkout. Each license type includes different rights and limitations, as outlined below:
4.1 - Desktop Font License
The Desktop License permits installation of the Licensed Font on the number of devices or seats paid for, for use in static (rasterized or outlined) end uses including but not limited to:
✓ Physical end products such as clothing, cards, invitations, packaging, merchandise, etc.
✓ Social media graphics, promotional materials, or branding content
✓ Digital designs such as website mockups or flat layouts where the font is not embedded
✓ Personal or commercial logo design
✓ Print and packaging work for client or self
✓ PDF exports, image exports, and print deliverables, where the font cannot be extracted
✓ Delivering final design files to a client in non-editable formats (e.g. outlined vectors, PDF exports, flattened images). The end client does not require their own license provided the font cannot be extracted from the deliverable.
Restrictions on Desktop License:
✗ The Licensed Font may not be embedded in websites, mobile apps, desktop software, e-books, or games.
✗ The Licensed Font must not be used in editable templates or content management systems that allow end users to input or generate their own text using the font.
✗ The Licensed Font must always be rendered as a static graphic in export or final deliverable formats.
4.2 - Webfont License
The Webfont License permits embedding of the Licensed Font in one or more websites owned and controlled by the Licensee using the CSS @font-face declaration. The monthly pageview allowance is determined by the tier selected and paid for at the time of purchase. If Licensee's websites exceed the purchased pageview limit, an upgraded license must be purchased.
✓ Permitted for display on websites in live, selectable, or dynamic text rendered by browsers
✓ Fonts may be self-hosted or uploaded through a licensed webfont service
✓ Use is allowed across multiple domains so long as those domains are owned by the Licensee
Restrictions on Webfont License:
✗ The Licensed Font may not be used in third-party web services, platforms, or design tools.
✗ May not be used in apps, games, or digital publications.
✗ Fonts may not be served to unlicensed third parties or included in web tools where user-generated content can use the font.
✗ Webfont files must be secured against hotlinking and not shared beyond the Licensee's website environment.
4.3 - ePub License
The ePub License permits embedding of the Licensed Font into the number of eBook, eMagazine, or ePublication titles selected and paid for at the time of purchase, including future versions or editions of those titles. Each additional title beyond the licensed quantity requires a separate license.
✓ The Licensed Font may be embedded using EPUB, MOBI, or similar formats
✓ The font must be securely embedded and may not be extractable by the end user
Restrictions on ePub License:
✗ Each additional title or publication beyond the licensed quantity requires a separate license.
✗ Fonts must not be made accessible in any editable or installable form.
✗ Not permitted for use in websites, software, apps, or games.
✗ May not be used in systems that generate ePubs on-demand unless explicitly licensed.
4.4 - App License
The App License permits embedding of the Licensed Font into the number of application titles selected and paid for at the time of purchase, whether for desktop, mobile, or game use. The monthly active user allowance is determined by the tier selected at the time of purchase. Each additional application title beyond the licensed quantity requires a separate license.
✓ Font may be embedded in app bundles for distribution via platforms such as iOS App Store, Google Play, or desktop installers
✓ Fonts must be embedded in a manner that prevents extraction by the user
✓ License includes all versions and updates of the same app title on all platforms
Restrictions on App License:
✗ Each additional application (different name/title) beyond the licensed quantity requires a separate license
✗ The font may not be reused in other apps, white-label variants, or spin-offs
✗ Not permitted for use in websites, web apps, or design tools
✗ Font must not be made available for external or third-party use through the app
5. PROHIBITED USES (ALL LICENSE TYPES)
5.1 - On-Demand and Editable Use
The Licensed Font may not be used in any template, platform, or design tool that allows end users to edit or customize content using the font, such as print-on-demand stores, Canva templates, or online design generators.
5.2 - Trademark Use
The Licensed Font may be used in a logo, but Licensee may not register the font itself as part of any trademark or claim ownership of the font design.
5.3 - Redistribution
Licensee may not resell, share, sublicense, or distribute the font file(s) as a standalone asset, nor may the Licensed Font be made publicly available for download.
5.4 - Modification
Licensee may not modify, convert, or adapt the font into another format (e.g., from OTF to TTF or SVG) unless required for a licensed purpose and never for resale, redistribution, or rebranding.
5.5 - Illegal, Immoral, or Offensive Use
The Licensed Font may not be used in content that is pornographic, defamatory, harassing, offensive, promotes hate or violence, or is otherwise unlawful.
6. SUBLICENSING TO THIRD PARTIES IS PROHIBITED WITH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS
Licensee may sublicense the Licensed Font only in the following limited circumstances:
(a) To a subcontractor or service provider working on behalf of the Licensee, provided that (i) the number of seats has been properly licensed and (ii) the font is deleted after the project is complete.
(b) To a client, where the Licensed Font is included as part of a final, non-editable deliverable (e.g., a brand guide or exported design). The client may not extract or install the font unless they purchase their own license.
(c) To a manufacturer, printer, or developer producing a final product incorporating the Licensed Font on behalf of the Licensee.
Licensee shall at all times remain liable for compliance by any authorized third party.
7. LICENSE DURATION AND TERRITORIAL SCOPE
This License Agreement is perpetual and valid worldwide, unless otherwise stated. It is subject to termination if Licensee breaches any provision of this Agreement.
Upon termination, the Licensee must cease all use of the Licensed Font and delete all copies in their possession or control.
8. CUSTOM LICENSES AND CONTACT
For enterprise licensing, use beyond the permitted scope, or custom licensing options, please contact:
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