Out Of Step Font Company typefaces are made available under six (6) license types. Users can choose from one of the following license types:

• Standard User License - View Summary | View Full Licensing Agreement
• Multi-User License - View Summary | View Full Licensing Agreement
• Electronic Publications License - View Summary | View Full Licensing Agreement
• Webfont License - View Summary | View Full Licensing Agreement
• Mobile Application License - View Summary | View Full Licensing Agreement
• Server License - View Summary | View Full Licensing Agreement
• Advertising License - View Summary | View Full Licensing Agreement
• Broadcast License - View Summary | View Full Licensing Agreement
• Extended License - View Summary | View Full Licensing Agreement

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When would I need a Standard User License?

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Have a great idea for a T-Shirt? Making prints to sell in your store? Creating a logo for a website or app? Get a Standard User License, and you'll be able to use your font on an unlimited number of projects and graphics. Also known as a Desktop license.

• I want to use the font on my own computer or computers.
• I will to be using the font in applications like Microsoft Office, Photoshop, or Illustrator.
• I will be using the font to create and print documents.
• I will be using the font to create logos and other graphics, for use on the web, in print, or in a mobile app.
• I will be using the images I create to earn income.
• I will not be embedding the font into any document that I will be selling.

EXAMPLES

Here are some examples of some of the projects that you can create and sell with a Standard User License:

• website logos
• website graphics
• art prints
• cover art for books
• graphs, tables, figures, or charts
• t-shirt designs
• flyers
• posters

Logos and art that will be printed, shared, sold, or otherwise distributed either as a physical product (art print, flyer, t-shirt), or graphic file (.jpg, .png, .tif).

NOT PERMITTED

The following uses are not permitted with a Standard User License:

• Embedding the typeface into PDFs like e-books, magazines, infographics, or other documents that are then sold. For this use, an Electronic Publications License is required.
• Embedding the typeface into a website to generate text. For this use, a Webfont License is required.

When would I need additional Standard User Licenses?

You'll need one (1) Standard User License for each laptop, computer, or tablet where the font is installed.

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When would I need a Multi-User License?

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A Multi-User License gives you all of the same privileges as a Standard User License, but covers you up to a maximum of five (5) users, one (1) server, and one (1) printer.

When would I need an additional Multi-User License?

If the number of users, servers, and printers exceeds the number of users, servers, or printers for which I am licensed.-

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When would I need an Electronic Publications License?

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Publishing an e-book, or selling PDF downloads using one of our Fonts to render headings, paragraphs, or other areas of text? Then you'll need an Electronic Publications License:

• I am releasing an ebook, eMagazine, or eNewspaper.
• I have created a PDF and will be charging people to download it.
• I have created a PDF and will be giving it for free to paid subscribers.
• The document that I am releasing has the font embedded into it, not just included in the graphics or logos.

When would I need an additional Electronic Publications License?

For each separate electronic publication, including a new issue of the magazine or newspaper, and revised or updated publications.

When would I not need an additional Electronic Publications License?

The additional publications that I am creating are regional variations (specific to a geographic location), or format variations (specific to an eReader or phone manufacturer).

The revised or updated publication is offered free of charge to prior customers.

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When would I need a Webfont License?

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I will be using the font to format web pages by linking to it in CSS using @font-face.

I will be installing the font on my web server.

The font will only be used on websites and domains controlled by me, or, if I am a web designer, on the website of a single client.

When would I need an additional Webfont License?

For each additional client.

Is there a limit on Pageviews?

All webfonts are offered with no limitations on the number of pageviews.

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When would I need a Mobile Application License?

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I will be developing a mobile app for Android, Windows, iOS, or other mobile application platform.

I will be embedding the font into the application, and not just including the font in the graphics or logos.

When would I need an additional Mobile Application License?

For each additional application.

For each additional mobile application platform.

When would I not need an additional Mobile Application License?

The additional applications that I am creating are regional variations (specific to a geographic location).

The revised or updated version of the application is offered free of charge to previous customers.

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When would I need a Server License?

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I am designing a browser-based application, such as HTML5 or Flash.

I am hosting the webfont on my server and will be serving the webfont to an unlimited number of clients.

I am designing an online utility that enables customers to personalize goods or files for their own purchase or download.

When would I need an additional Server License?

For each additional server installation.

For each additional browser-based application.

For each additional online personalization utility.

When would I not need an additional Server License?

For installation on development servers.

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When would I need an Advertising License?

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Are you running commercials or other video marketing campaigns on television, social media, or a website advertising network? Then you will need an Advertising License, granting you a license to use a font or font bundle in an unlimited number of video ads.

• I will be incorporating the font into content produced for an unlimited number of Video Marketing Campaigns
• For my own company or Brand, or for a Client's company or Brand
• I expect to reach more than 250,000 people on a monthly basis

When would I need additional Advertising Licenses?

You'll need additional Advertising License for each additional Client or Brand you work with.

You'll also need to ensure the number of impressions on a monthly basis doesn't exceed the tier of the license you've purchased.

When would I not need additional Advertising Licenses?

• Use of Font Software as any part of non-advertising content produced for a Broadcast, such as a film, movie, television program, or video content (see Broadcast License Agreement)
• Static graphic images included in any static advertising content, such as posters, prints, flyers, or billboards (see Standard and Multi-Use License Agreement)
• Video content produced as advertising content, including commercials, trailers, previews, or short-form social media posts, and distributed for the purposes of advertising a Broadcast for which a license is held
• Regional or format variations of Broadcast for which a Advertising License is held
• Updated or revised versions of a Broadcast for which a Advertising License is held, if offered free to previous customers

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When would I need a Broadcast License?

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Our Broadcast License is intended for television and film producers, for their titles and credits. This license will cover you for the following use:

• Any part of content produced for a single Broadcast, such as a film, movie, television program, or video content,
• But only if the expected reach or unique audience exceeds 250,000 people
• And you are welcome to have your video content available for sale, or offered for free as part of a paid membership
  

When would I need additional Broadcast Licenses?

You'll need additional Broadcast Licenses for each additional Broadcast, episode, or piece of video content, except as per the list below.

And if you've updated or re-released the content, and existing customers will have to repurchase it (think Star Wars Special Editions, for example), then you'll need a new Broadcast License.

You'll also need to ensure that the license tier you've purchased covers the expected reach and/or unique audience within the first year after Broadcast.

When would I not need additional Broadcast Licenses?

• If you're not expected to hit an audience of 250,000 people within the first one (1) year
• For your trailers! That includes any commercials, previews, or short-form social media posts, as long as the videos are only used to advertise the Broadcast for which a license is held
• Any static graphic images included in any static advertising content, such as posters, prints, flyers, or billboards (for that you would need a Standard and Multi-Use License Agreement)
• Regional or format variations of Broadcast for which a Broadcast License is held (that means versions in other languages)
• Updated or revised versions of a Broadcast for which a Broadcast License is held, but only if it's offered free to previous customers

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When would I need an Extended License?

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This is it, this is the big pickle, the whole enchilada. Unlimited use, UNLIMITED use, designed to serve an entire organization. The best of the best. Here is just a sampling of what you get:

• Installation on an unlimited number of desktops
• Installation on an unlimited number of servers
• Use with an unlimited number of printers
• Webfont usage
• An unlimited number of Electronic Publications - perfect for magazine publishers
• An unlimited number of Mobile Applications - perfect for game developers and publishers
• Server deployment on an unlimited number of websites
• Unlimited browser-based applications - perfect for product customizers

When would I need additional Extended Licenses?

The only real limitation on the Extended License is that if your organization is comprised of separate distinct Brands, or legally registered Parent and/or Subsidiary Companies, we respectfully request that an additional Extended License be purchased for each Brand or Parent/Subsidiary.

When would I not need an Extended License?

There are two areas where an Extended License is not applicable. The first is video content. All video content is handled under our Advertising License or Broadcast License Agreements.

The second application is embedding into hardware devices offered for sale. At this time, Out of Step Font Company does not make our software available for embedding into hardware devices, such as by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

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