Our licenses are based on company size, measured by total employee count. This includes all subsidiaries and parent companies if you're part of a larger organization. We use this approach because larger organizations typically have greater reach, more touchpoints, and broader distribution channels—which increases the potential exposure and value derived from our typefaces. License tiers:

Your standard license includes extensive usage rights:

For broadcasting, app embedding (distributing fonts to end users), or other specialized uses, you'll need extended usage rights, contact us for details.

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.

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.

We offer trial versions for testing and evaluation. You can also test fonts directly on our website. Trial fonts are for internal review only and cannot be used in commercial projects or public work.

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 equal to two times the tier difference.

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.

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.

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+ How we calculate license prices

+ What you can do with the license

+ Does agencies and subcontractors need a separate license

+ 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