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Using Fonts - Copyright


iDesign

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A question came to mind that I have never really thought about until now.

What is the copyright law on using free fonts commercially? The main website I use to get them from is "dafont".
 
This is a quote from dafont.

....The fonts presented on this website are their authors' property, and are either freeware, shareware, demo versions or public domain. The license mentioned above the download button is just an indication. Please look at the readme-files in the archives or check the indicated author's website for details, and contact him if in doubt....


These are some of the licenses mentioned in the quote above...

Free for personal use only.
Screen Shot 2014-07-06 at 4.49.47 PM.png

Donationware
Screen Shot 2014-07-06 at 4.49.58 PM.png

100% free use.
Screen Shot 2014-07-06 at 4.50.33 PM.png

So it will depend on the license of the particular font.
 
Cheers Sam, that's useful to know.

Ouch, it appears to be that the majority of fonts on the website are for for personal use only. I best be careful.
 
However, I would bet that if you had a view of all of the fonts that say that in their actual usage, you more than likely would find many used in violation of that statement. Not saying I advocate that by any means, just saying that is probably reality. I doubt it would be wise to violate that, especially on something going online in a website or a high production item without permission. Many say OK to use them if you notify the author on the usage.
Cheers Sam, that's useful to know.

Ouch, it appears to be that the majority of fonts on the website are for for personal use only. I best be careful.
 
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