Font Copyright
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- Deks
Hi
Can anyone please give me links to info on the rules/law surrounding fonts.
Thanks
- TheBlueOne0
Did you buy it? You cans use its.
You no buy its? You cants use its.
- neverblink0
you can find a lot of info on this subject on www.typophile.com
- moamoa0
every foundry has their own rules
- 7point340
there's usually a disclaimer where ever you bought it that explains fully what you can and cannot do. i would think that applies more to free fonts. for example: jos buivenga makes some quality free fonts, but asks you not to use them for corporate or commercial projects unless you donate, or "purchase" them
otherwise, i would say its pretty much exactly what TBO said
- TheBlueOne0
Deks do you have a specific question about usage?
- mistermik0
what about if you open it in FontLab etc make universal changes and save out?
not that i do this.
- If it's just for your own use, so what?detritus
- You wouldn't be able to use is for commercial purposes, but if it was for self-promotion and the changes were significant then they probably wouldn't find out.5timuli
- they probably wouldn't find out.5timuli
- cool - is it allowed for logos that you then sell?mistermik
- For a logo you wouldn't need to modify their font files, just the outlines of the letters you use. And if you legally purchase the font then you have the permission to modify them.5timuli
- font then you have the permission to modify them, just not to resell the modified font files.5timuli
- 5timuli0
Basic info from the Process Type Foundry site:
Single Geographic Location:
Our license allows for the installation and use of fonts at one single geographic location. For example, a work group officing in the same building can buy a 2-3 multi-user license and install & use the font on up to three separate computers. However, a single person cannot buy a 2-3 multi-user license and then share the license with others who office or live in other locations to receive the multi-user discount. In that example, each user would buy their own single license.Designers and Clients:
If a designer (or agency) buys a font intended for a specific external client’s project, she has license to also use that font for as many other client projects afterward as she wishes. The designer, in this instance, is the “end user”. However, if that client should take on design or production themselves, or hire an additional designer or agency to work on that project using our fonts, those parties would need to purchase their own licenses to legally use the fonts.Modifying Font Outlines:
You do have the right to modify and alter the software for your customary personal and business use. However, under no circumstances may the resulting work be for resale or further distribution.
- moamoa0
here is an example... I got it from Lineto while I bought the lovely Akkurat
- HaleyF0
Generally fonts come with End User License Agreements (EULA) which outline what you can and can't do. You can usually google the font in question to find the foundries rules.
- mistermik0
5timuli knows the info - well useful - cheers.