Monsters of Type — Font License Agreement

Personal · Independent · Studio · Brand

Effective Date: June 5, 2026 · Version 1.0

By downloading, installing, or using this font software ("Product"), you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement, along with your purchase receipt or free download confirmation, constitutes the complete agreement between you ("Licensee") and Monsters of Type ("Foundry").

1. License Types

Your license is determined by the tier you selected at the time of download or purchase. Four tiers are available:

Personal (Free) — Non-commercial use only. No purchase required. See Section 3.
Independent — Commercial use by 1–2 users (e.g., a solo designer or freelancer with one collaborator).
Studio — Commercial use by 3–15 users within the same team or studio, including use on behalf of clients.
Brand — In-house commercial use as part of a company's own brand identity, regardless of team size; also required for organizations with 16 or more users.

2. Allowed Uses (Independent, Studio, and Brand)

All paid tiers cover the same types of use. No extended license, logo license, or surcharge is required for any of the following:

Print — books, posters, packaging, apparel, signage
Digital images — social media, advertising, presentations, editorial
Motion — video, film, titles, motion graphics, animation
Web — self-hosted webfonts via @font-face, WOFF/WOFF2 embedding on your own domains
Applications — embedding in mobile apps, desktop software, or digital products you develop and distribute
Logos and brand identity — including wordmarks and trademarked identity work
Client deliverables — artwork, logos, and other work products created for and delivered to clients (see Section 5)
Documents — embedding in PDFs or presentations for viewing and printing

The tier determines who may use the font — not which uses are permitted. All uses listed above are included in every paid tier.

3. Personal License (Free, Non-Commercial)

The Personal license is free and grants you the right to use the font for non-commercial purposes only, including:

Personal projects, student work, and self-initiated creative work
Portfolio pieces and design exploration
Non-commercial websites and social media

The Personal license does not permit:

Use in any project where money changes hands — including client work, freelance deliverables, commercial products, or paid promotions
Use by or on behalf of a business, brand, or organization for commercial purposes

If your project becomes commercial or is delivered to a paying client, upgrade to the appropriate paid tier before use.

4. Number of Users and Tier Selection

The permitted number of users is defined by your tier: Independent = 1–2 users, Studio = 3–15 users. The Brand tier is required for any company using the font as part of their own brand identity (in-house use), regardless of team size, and for any organization with 16 or more users.

All users must belong to the same company, household, or team. Each person using the font must be covered by the same license or hold a separate one.

A note on client work: A Studio or Independent license covers your use of the font to create work for clients. Your clients receive the finished artwork — not the font software. If a client wants to install and use the font themselves, they need their own license.

5. Third-Party Use

You may temporarily share the font with a collaborator, printer, developer, or service provider working on your behalf, provided that:

They use the font only for your project
They agree to these license terms
They delete all copies upon project completion

The font may not be shared with any other third party outside this arrangement.

6. License Version — Your Purchase is Locked In

The version of this Agreement in effect at the time of your purchase or download governs your use of the Product. Future revisions to this Agreement do not apply retroactively to existing licenses. What you paid for is what you have — permanently.

7. Broadcast and Enterprise Licensing

Large-scale broadcast use (national or worldwide television, streaming platforms, or theatrical distribution) and enterprise agreements require a separate license. Contact us to discuss terms:

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8. Restrictions

Regardless of license tier, the following are not permitted:

Redistributing, reselling, or sublicensing the font software to any third party
Including the font files in a product, kit, or template that others can download or access (e.g., Figma community files, Canva templates, editable downloads)
Modifying, adapting, or creating derivative font software from the Product
Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling the font
Renaming or rebranding the font and representing it as original work

Converting text to outlines or rasterizing it for use in artwork is always permitted.

9. Copyright

The Product is protected by copyright and contains proprietary information belonging to the Foundry. Unauthorized copying, distribution, or modification is prohibited. You are responsible for ensuring that all users within your license comply with this Agreement.

10. Termination

This Agreement remains in effect until terminated. It will terminate automatically if you fail to comply with its terms. Upon termination, you must delete all copies of the Product.

11. Product Updates

The Foundry may update the Product from time to time. Updates may be provided free of charge or may require a separate purchase at the Foundry's discretion.

12. Disclaimer and Limited Warranty

The Product is provided "as is." The Foundry warrants the Product to be free from defects for 21 days from the date of purchase or download. If defective, your remedy is limited to replacement or refund of the purchase price. The Foundry makes no other warranties, express or implied.

13. Limitation of Liability

The Foundry shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the Product, including loss of profits or business interruption. Some jurisdictions do not allow such limitations, so they may not apply to you.

14. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Texas.

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