4 basic rules of licensing
EULAs, or End User License Agreements,are not generally greeted as positive by users, and we think this is a pity. We know most people tend to skim through contracts but we would like you to take some time, short we promise, to read through these elements so you understand the application but also limits of our products. We simply believe that we, as designers, should be allowed to be paid for the products and services we offer, in exchange to which, we hope to offer super products for you, the end user, to enjoy! Here are 4 simple guidelines to follow as a base for our EULA's.
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1. You are a typeface user, not owner
Buying font allows you, as the End User, to use the typeface design in your creations, you do not however, become the owner of the typeface. Much like with the recording of a song, by purchasing a font, you purchase the right to use that typeface but you are not allowed to resell, distribute or share the design.
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2. When installing a font, check if you have a licence
A good rule of thumb before using a typeface is to check whether you have a valid licence. Whether you are working on your own computer or that of a company, please check that you are up to scratch on the EULA side.
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3. If you are not certain, contact the foundry
When in doubt, the best is always to contact the foundry that is distributing the typeface to check if the licence covers your needs. Obviously we cannot vouch for other foundries but our experiences have so far been very positive, type people are generally friendly people, so feel free to ask!
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4. Don't beg, borrow or steal
We know students love to share; and when it is hugs or love, that is super! However, when we see our fonts shared on website or forums, we are less happy. It is great that people love our designs but don't you also think we should therefore be allowed to earn some sort of living from that work? Before sharing or begging, try contacting us if you need a certain typeface from our catalogue but have some budget questions, maybe we can find a solution where we will both be happy...
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Typogama Desktop EULA
The EULA (End User Licence Agreement) is the binding contract between you and us that details what uses are permitted with our typefaces. We aim to create fair Agreement's that allow you, as designers, a maximum amount of liberty while protecting our rights as creators. Contact us directly if you have any questions or comments on our Agreement.
1. Prelude
This is a legally binding contract between You and Typogama. Terms in initial capitals bear the definition assigned to them in this contract (the “Contract”). Under this Contract the end-user who signs the Contract (“You”, “Your”) receives a non-limited-right (the “Licence”, as further specified below) to use a specific digital file or files identified in the Contract (the “Files”) in exchange for the full and timely payment of a licence (the “Licence Fees”) The Files contain font software (the “Software”) that is the intellectual property of and is owned by Typogama. The Licence grants You certain rights to use the Files and the Software and is not an agreement for sale or alienation of the font software or any portion of it, or of any intellectual property right associated with them, such as trade names. Typogama retains all other rights to the Files and the Software including the right to licence or alienate the Files and the Software to others on whatever terms it may see fit.
2. What uses are OK
This licence grants the user the right to install the Font Software on any work station or portable computer so long as the licensee is the sole user. These computers can be connected to, and the font software used with, any number of output devices, such as a laser printer, ink jet printer, an imagesetter or a film recorder. The licence is a perpetual licence and can be used in any project that is Desktop based. If you need to download the font software to more than one output device or install it on more than four computers, please contact us for a price quote on the purchase of additional licenses.
3. Embedding
You may embed the Font Software in documents either as a rasterized representation of the Font Software (e. g. PDF, SWF, TIF, GIF or JPEG) or as a subset of the Font Software as long as the document is distributed in a secure format that permits only the viewing and printing but not the editing of the text.
4. Copies
You may make a backup copy of the font files for as long as the backups are stored on a secure server only accessible by yourself. You may take a copy of the font(s) you have used for a particular file to a commercial printer or other service bureau, on the agreement that the particular font software will be destroyed after completion of the project.
5. What uses are NOT OK
You are NOT allowed to use the Font Software in any manner that allows a third party to create, print or distribute new application. This included, but is not limited to POD (Print On Demand) services and bureaus. You are NOT allowed to adapt, translate, modify, decompile, disassemble, alter, reverse engineer, create derivative works or attempt to discover the source code of the Font Software. You are NOT authorized to sublicense, sell, lend or lease the font software. You may NOT modify or remove the name(s) of the Font Software, author’s signature, copyright and trademark notices from the original files. You may NOT convert the files into any other format, this includes, but is not limited to Web fonts or similar font formats. If you wish to make modifications to the Font Software, please contact Typogama for a price quote or grant of rights.
6. Transfer of Rights
You may transfer the Licence to a third party (the “Transferee”); provided that (1) You transfer the Contract, the Files, and all original documentation provided to You by Typogama to the the Transferee, (2) You immediately destroy all of Your copies of the Files, and (3) the Transferee accepts in writing to be immediately legally bound by the Contract.
7. Limited Warranty
For a period of thirty (30) days after delivery, Typogama warrants that the Files will perform in accordance with the specifications appended hereto as Appendix 1. Your exclusive remedy and the sole liability of Typogama in connection with the Files is repair, reimbursement or replacement of their defective parts within the thirty (30) day period after delivery.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
Typogama does not warrant the performance or results You may obtain by using the Files. The Limited Warranty in Article 7 above is Your sole and exclusive remedy for Typogama’s breach of warranty. Except for the foregoing limited warranty, Typogama makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, as to non-infringement of third-party rights, or fitness for any particular purpose.
9. Limitation of Liability
Except for cases where loss is caused by Typogama’s intentional or grossly negligent acts or omissions, Typogama’s liability is limited to the amount of the Licence Fees paid hereunder.
10. Termination
Typogama has the right to terminate the Licence immediately if You fail to comply with any terms of the Contract. Upon termination, You must destroy the original and any copies of the Files and any documentation received from Typogama related to the Files.
11. General Provision
The Contract is governed by the laws of Switzerland. The courts of Geneva, Switzerland have exclusive jurisdiction, subject to ordinary recourse to the Swiss Supreme Court.
12. Other
You acknowledge that You have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Contract. You agree to inform all users who have access to the Files about the content of the Contract and to make sure that they comply with the Contract. This is the entire contract between You and Typogama.