Licensing
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
When would I need a Standard User License?
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.
When would I need a Multi-User License?
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.-
When would I need an Electronic Publications License?
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.
When would I need a Webfont License?
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.
When would I need a Mobile Application License?
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.
When would I need a Server License?
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.