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Originally Posted by ramiske
I just checked this site, and here's what they say;
Licensing Options
Standard User License
A Standard User License is issued with individual font purchases. It licenses a font for use on up to 5 CPUs and one(1) printer within an organization. The Standard User License is best suited for individuals and small organizations or in instances when only a limited number of individuals will need access to a desired typeface.
Font Embedding, Streaming and Web Server License
These licenses are for commercial publishers or web designers who wish to use fonts in ways beyond the scope of the Standard User License. For example, to embed fonts into eBooks or other commercial products, to embed fonts in websites that allow for content editing, or web servers that use fonts in their end user applications. For complete information on these Licenses, go to www.fonts.com/embedding.
Unfortunately, it doesn't really make any mention of using fonts in artwork.
Hope that helps somewhat...
Roseanne |
Great research! It seems as though the main issue in their terms is redistribution of the font as a whole.
I think if you are selling kits, let's say, that uses a font, you should probably read the terms and possibly contact the designer and/or purchase a commercial license. I think if you are making a single work of art for yourself and posting it in the gallery, that's not a problem because you are not disseminating the font for redistribution.
Abuse of terms of use for fonts is common. Just like with web design and scrap design, it's so easy to download and download, and not so easy to remember to give credit or follow terms of use. On the other hand, I get very frustrated at the number of fonts (and other digital items) that do not come with readme files. If you are concerned about these things, make sure the site you are downloading from is reputable and includes the readme files whenever possible.