Our licenses are based on company size, measured by total workforce. This includes all full-time and part-time employees, plus any contractors or freelancers who are publicly represented as part of your team (on websites, marketing materials, social media, or in "team"/"about us" sections). This count also includes all subsidiaries and parent companies if you're part of a larger organization.

Your standard license includes extensive usage rights:

Providing fonts to service providers (designers, agencies, contractors) working exclusively on your projects

For broadcasting (TV, streaming, radio with visual components), app embedding (distributing fonts to end users), or other specialized implementations, you'll need extended usage rights. Contact us for pricing.

All employees plus any contractors or freelancers who appear on your website, marketing materials, or social media as part of your team. If you're part of a larger organisation, include everyone across parent company and subsidiaries. Why? Anyone representing your organisation benefits from the value our fonts create. Example: If you have 6 employees and 2 freelancers shown on your website's team page, you'll need a Medium license (3-10).

No. You can provide the fonts to service providers (designers, agencies, production companies, contractors) working exclusively on your projects. They must:

Delete the fonts when the project is complete

Not redistribute or use them for other clients

This means your agency partner doesn't need to buy a separate license to create materials for you.

What video usage is included in my license?

Your standard license covers video and motion content distributed via your own channels, including social media (YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.), online advertising, motion graphics on your own website, and internal communications. It also covers identity use in any production – title cards, show logos, and brand marks – regardless of where that content ends up being distributed.

A Broadcasting add-on (€2,500 flat rate, all tiers) is required when the typeface is used for subtitles, lower thirds, or on-screen text overlays in content distributed via TV, cinema, or third-party streaming platforms (Netflix, HBO, etc.), or for advertising running on TV, cinema, or third-party video platforms.

The test is simple: is the font being used as a design element, or is it rendering live text at scale in a broadcast context? A show title doesn't need the add-on. Subtitles for that same show do.

Broadcasting rights must be in place before use commences. For organisations of 100+ employees, broadcasting can be included in a custom license – 

An App Embedding add-on (€2,500 flat rate, all tiers) is required when the typeface is embedded in any installable application – native mobile apps (iOS, Android) or desktop apps, including those built on web frameworks.

Web apps and browser-based SaaS products are covered by your standard license. The test is simple: does the end user install something, or do they just open a browser?

App embedding rights must be in place before distribution commences. For non-commercial or small-scale apps, or large enterprise platforms, 

We offer variable font files for a selection of our typefaces. They’re sold as part of the Full Family bundle, or per request.

You'll get your hands on all the standard formats, .otf, .ttf, woff and woff2. If you need variable fonts, see the section above.

We offer trial versions for testing and evaluation. You can also test fonts directly on our website. Trial fonts may be used for internal evaluation and to present design concepts to prospective clients before purchase. They may not be used in delivered, published, or publicly distributed work without a valid license in place.

Your license covers all employees within your organization across all departments and regions. Team members can install the fonts on their work computers for your company's projects.

If your company grows beyond your current tier's employee threshold, you must upgrade within 30 days. The upgrade fee is the difference between tiers. Failure to upgrade on time may result in retroactive fees for the period of unauthorised use, plus potential additional penalties.

You're responsible for selecting the correct tier based on your total employee count at purchase. If you've selected a tier below your actual company size, you must immediately upgrade and pay the difference. Incorrect tier selection does not entitle you to a refund or cancellation.

 If you have a Medium license (3-10 employees) and grow to 15 employees, you need to upgrade to Large (11-25 employees) within 30 days.

 if you experience technical issues. Note that we only provide support for original, unmodified font files.

You may not modify, reverse engineer, or create derivative typefaces without prior written permission. You also cannot convert fonts to different file formats. The fonts must be used as provided.

 are available at reduced rates for currently enrolled students at accredited institutions. Valid only for non-commercial educational projects and coursework. Expires upon graduation (though prior student projects may remain published online). Commercial use requires upgrading to a commercial license.

 are available for registered charitable organizations and non-profits. Proof of non-profit status required. Valid for your organization's direct activities only—other use requires a commercial license.

We may request verification (student ID, enrollment confirmation, non-profit registration documents) at any time. You must provide documentation within 14 days of request.

Fraudulent eligibility claims or misrepresentation constitute breach of agreement and will result in immediate license termination, retroactive fees at full commercial rates from date of purchase, and potential additional penalties. No refunds will be issued for terminated discount licenses.

Our fonts cannot be used in projects involving:

Racist, sexist, homophobic, or transphobic content

Content that promotes armed conflict, warfare, or violence

Content that promotes or justifies human rights violations

Commercial activities in territories with disputed status under international law

Content advocating suppression or harm against civilian populations

Content designed to dehumanize or incite hatred

These standards apply universally and reflect our commitment to responsible design practice. Violations constitute material breach of the license agreement.

Smuss Type Kiosk is your favourite neighbourhood type kiosk. It's the type foundry part of Smuss Studio, an Oslo-based design office. We serve fonts off the shelf or made to order.

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Robert Janes (Font Engineering, Design), Kristian Thorsen (Design), Daniel Veneklaas (Design), Igino Marini (Kerning), Axel Berggraf Egenæs (Code, Design), Ole-Magnus Saxegaard (Illustrations).

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FAQ

+ How we calculate license prices

+ What is included in the license

+ Who counts toward your license tier

+ Do agencies and subcontractors need a separate license

+ Broadcasting & Video Rights

+ App Embedding

+ Variable fonts

+ Included file formats

+ Testing the fonts before buying them

+ Outgrowing your license tier

+ Technical issues

+ Modifying the fonts

+ Student & Non-Profit licenses

+ Content restrictions