Licence Holder

So, who’s the Licence Holder? Let’s Break It Down!

When you buy a font from our site, you’re not buying the font itself; what you’re getting is a specific right to use it (aka. the licence). Typefaces are software, and anyone who uses them needs to hold a licence.

We offer three types of licences: Desktop Licence, Web Licence, and App Licence. The Licence Holder is the person the organisation or company who gets the licence and is allowed to use the typeface.

Desktop Licence

If you like to use the fonts on your computer to create things like documents, images, PDFs, or videos, you’ll need a Desktop Licence. This Licence gives you the freedom to create and share those designs without any restrictions. You can’t share the font files with others.

Desktop Licence + Contractor Extension

Are you an organisation with contractors working for you? The Contractor Extension allows you to share your Desktop Fonts with contractors, such as design agencies or freelance designers, who are working on projects for your organisation. This extension is perfect for businesses with a Desktop Licence that wish to provide fonts to external experts for creating branding assets or marketing materials. This flexibility comes with certain responsibilities. Learn more at our Desktop Licence Contractor Extension.

Web Licence

Want to use the fonts on a website? Then you’ll need a Web Licence. The Licence Holder here should be the website owner, not the designer. If you’re designing a site for a client, make sure they’re listed as the Licence Holder, because they’ll be the ones using the font on the site.

App Licence

If you're embedding fonts into an app (like an iOS or Android app), then you’ll need an App Licence. The Licence Holder should be the app owner (your client), not you the designer, because they’ll be using the fonts in the app.

Setting the Licence Holder

It’s important to get the Licence Holder right, because this defines who gets to use the fonts. Always use the official business name to avoid confusion. For example, don’t list an employee’s name as the licence holder. It’s the company or individual using the licence that matters.

Need different licences for your project? No problem! Just pick the licence and head to checkout. Since only one Licence Holder can be set per order, you’ll need to make two separate purchases. For example, get for yourself (designer) a Desktop Licence in one order, and a Web Licence for your client in the next.

You cannot list multiple names or companies for the Licence Holder. Remember: the Licence Holder can only be one entity—either a company, an organisation, or an individual.

If your company gets bought or merges with another company, make sure to let us know. The Licence Holder can only transfer if the new company agrees to the licence terms.

Being clear about the Licence Holder helps everyone stay on track and ensures the fonts are used properly.