You have the option to embed the font in web-based applications that require a browser for access. Web apps typically emulate the functionality of an installable program without needing to be installed, and they don't lend themselves to easy pageview monitoring.
There's no need to purchase a complete app license again. You just need to buy a app license with an additional monthly active users limit. Remember, it is crucial to comply with the terms and conditions of your app license to avoid any legal issues or copyright infringements.
You can embed the fonts for use in computer software, including installable programs and games. One license is limited based on the Monthly Active Users that the software has.
You can integrate fonts for use in computer software, including installable programs and games. A license is limited based on the Monthly Active Users (MAU) that the software has and allows an unlimited number of applications on an unlimited number of platforms, including updates.
The Server License grants you the right to install one or multiple fonts from MoTyFo on a secure server. This is to enable users to create documents with embedded fonts in PDFs, images, or rasterized graphics (.PNG, .JPEG), as well as for personalized T-shirts or mugs. Only the final production document can be downloaded by users, and its use is limited to a single, unique production.
Determine your communication needs: Identify the communication mediums you frequently use, such as websites, brochures, presentations, printed materials, social media, etc. Each medium may require specific fonts to ensure visual consistency.
– For printed communication materials such as brochures, printed documents, PDF documents, stickers, mugs, etc., determine the number of computers where the font will be installed.
– For your website communication, you will need a web font license. It is based on the traffic to your website. Determine the number of monthly page views on your website.
– To communicate on a mobile app, you will need a single app license for your app. This license is valid for both iOS and Android.
– If your company's typographic needs are diverse, such as managing multiple websites, using various mobile apps, collaborating with third parties for your company's communication, and having a significant number of employees, you'll want a flexible license to anticipate your evolving requirements. In this scenario, a global license will be necessary so you no longer need to worry about typographic licenses.
If you're unsure about determining your typographic needs, don't hesitate to contact us!
There's no need to purchase a complete webfont license again. You just need to buy a webfont license with an additional monthly page view limit. Remember, it is crucial to comply with the terms and conditions of your webfont license to avoid any legal issues or copyright infringements.
Yes. If you have used fonts from the foundry before purchasing your license, you need to regularize your license in order to comply with the terms of use for our fonts and cover any previous usage of the font. If your previous usage involved synchronization (web and desktop) from your Adobe Creative Cloud account, you do not need to regularize your license.
With the Web Generator and its expert mode, you can easily optimize your fonts for display on your website. This online tool allows you to finely adjust parameters such as changing vertical metrics, removing OpenType features, resizing the x-height, and generating a CSS style sheet. It truly is an indispensable tool for web developers.
Once you have defined your settings, you can download your optimized font without any loss of quality. This will allow you to optimize a font without the need to open it with a font editor.
No. If you convert your files (WOFF, WOOF2, etc.) using online tools such as transfontier.org, you will not lose any of the quality of the final fonts.
No! Regardless of the font license you use, under no circumstances are you allowed to open and modify the fonts using a font editor such as FontLab, Glyphs, etc.
There are two file formats that you should focus on for displaying fonts on your website :
The EOT format should only be used for Internet Explorer (v6 to v8) to support deprecated versions of your website. V9 of IE supports the WOFF format (0,47% of global users).
The OTF and TTF formats should be used as a fallback font format for users who are browsing with older browsers. To know more about font file formats and their compatibilities with browsers
Yes. You will need a separate license (app license) to cover this usage. The subscription to your Adobe Creative Cloud account does not allow for displaying fonts in an app. The cost of your license will depend on the number of fonts you wish to use and the number of installations for your app.
No. We are small font foundry and it's probably Alex! He's here to help you ensure compliance with licensing rules! Alex is in charge of the validity of the foundry's licenses. He will answer all your questions regarding the validation of your license, license issues you may have, the correct use of your license or simply explanations about your font license. A true font licensing guru ! You can contact him by email at sales@licenses.motyfo.com or by phone +33 7 56 80 69 70.
If you don't have an active license for the font and to avoid any disputes, you can purchase the corresponding license for your usage from one of our partners.
– MyFonts
– Fontspring
– Fonts.com
– You Work For Them
You can also, contact us directly, to resolve your licensing issues. This will help you avoid any disputes and comply with our licensing policy.
No, a webfont license does not grant you permission to embed fonts in mobile or desktop applications. To do so, you would need to purchase an app license directly from our foundry or one of our official resellers.
Using a font without a valid license is deemed as a violation of copyright laws, rendering it illegal. If you use a font without a license, you may face legal consequences, such as fines or legal action taken against you by Mostardesign Type Foundry.
To determine the number of page views per month on your website, you need an analytics tool such as Google Analytics, Hubspot or Matomo.To track monthly page views with GA Google Analytics:
A web font license allows you to use a font or a font family to your website by embedding the font files into your CSS code. Webfonts can help contribute to a focused brand identity and add value to the user experience. Web font license is limited by monthly “pageviews”, which is a unit used to measure traffic to your web pages.
To clean the system font cache in macOS, you can use a command line utility. Follow these steps:
By following these steps, you can clean the system font cache in macOS using the Terminal application. This can help resolve font-related issues and ensure the system recognizes and displays fonts correctly.
On your Mac, to update your font in the operating system, you can follow these steps:
Note : Alternatively, you can drag the font file and drop it onto the Font Book icon in the Dock. This will also start the installation process.
You can use this license anywhere in the world and even on Mars planet.
Open Adobe Illustrator.
By following these steps, you can access and utilize the OpenType functions available in Adobe Illustrator to enhance your typography designs.
Note: Ensure you have the necessary administrative privileges on your computer. If the font file is compressed, extract it before proceeding with the installation.
Here are some common restrictions that you may encounter:
It is important to carefully review the specific terms and conditions of the desktop license. Click here to download our Desktop license EULA.
A desktop license for fonts allows you to install and use the font files on your computer for personal or commercial purposes. With a desktop license, you can use the fonts in various desktop applications such as word processors, graphic design software, or presentation tools. It typically grants you the right to use the fonts on a specific number of devices, such as your desktop computer or laptop.
No. There are no limitations on the number of monthly page views for web fonts hosted through your Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.
By suspending your Adobe account, you will generally lose access to the synchronized fonts associated with that account. As a result, you will no longer be able to use these fonts in your projects or display them on your website. If you require a perpetual license that meets your typographic needs, you can purchase a license through one of our resellers.
No, Adobe does not provide the option to host fonts locally. If you wish to host your web font files, you will need to acquire the appropriate license for this usage.
This list is not exhaustive and may have additional restrictions. To learn about all the usages of fonts with your Adobe account. For more information, you can refer to Adobe's FAQ on the terms of use for synchronized fonts by clicking here.
Using fonts with your Adobe account allows you to create logos, t-shirts, mugs, posters, vector artwork, and bitmaped images in JPG, PNG, etc. It also enables you to display the fonts on your website. However, for any other use (e.g., mobile apps), you need to acquire a separate license. For more information, click here to read Adobe's FAQ on the conditions of use for synchronized fonts.
Yes, you can use the font(s) for commercial projects with all the licensing models we offer.
You need to purchase at least a desktop license to install the font on your workstation and create your logo using a desktop application (such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.). You may use the fonts to create EPS files, or bitmapped file such as a JPEG or PNG, provided that these files are only used for the company that holds the licence. You can deliver your logo to your customer as a bitmap or vector file.
To meet the typographic needs of everyone from freelance designers to international corporations, Mostardesign Type Foundry offers the following multiple license models:
Desktop license
Installed on your work computer, this license allows you to create print documents, graphical designs (logos, signs) and physical products (t-shirts, mugs, hats, stickers, cases, bags, signs, labels, etc.) with desktop programs sush as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc. You can also use this license to create static images (JPEG, TIFF, PNG), even if the images are used on the web or in a mobile app. Based on the number of computers where the fonts is installed, you can go up to thousands of users in our licensing model.
Webfont license
A web font license allows you to use a font or a font family to your website by embedding the font files into your CSS code. Webfonts can help contribute to a focused brand identity and add value to the user experience. Web font license is limited by monthly “pageviews”, which is a unit used to measure traffic to your web pages.
E-book license
An E-book license allows fonts to be embedded in electronic documents like e-books, e-magazines, and e-newspapers. The license applies to a single title and remains valid for the entire lifespan of that title.E-book licenses are based on the number of "ebook titles" but provide unrestricted usage across multiple platforms, sales, and upgrades.
App license
A mobile application license allows you to embed a font in mobile platforms such as iOS or Android for a single title and a defined number of application installations. A new license is not required to cover application updates.
Digital Ad license
A Digital Ad license allows you the use of a font in banner ads or ads displayed in web or mobile applications. Digital Ad license is measured in monthly impressions, the number of times an ad with the font(s) embedded is shown on a webpage.
Broascast license
With a Broadcasting License, you can use the fonts in one broadcasting title for onscreen text like titles, credits, or other text elements. You can use the fonts to create digital documents for screen view purposes only.
Embedding the fonts in mediums like DVDs, CDs, or Blu-rays requires a separate license.
Analog Distribution license
This license allows you to design and create products that feature alphabets or letterforms, such as stamps, house numbers, or label makers, where the font itself is a significant or one of the main selling points of the product. These products allow users to create their own typesetting.
Corporate license
This license allows you to install the fonts in any number of computers for your print work, in any number of websites and domains (with no limit of page views). It allows you to embed the fonts in unlimited mobile apps and ebooks. This license also allows you to cover the use of the fonts by third parties. Despite a great flexibility of use (close to a custom font), the fonts will not belong to you and will remain the property of Mostardesign Type Foundry. To find out more about all the uses of this licence, contact the foundry.
Other license
We can cover any font application such as server, widgets, EOM embedding or website template. If you need to use one of our fonts for a use not covered by our standard font licenses please feel free to contact us and we will discuss your needs
These licensing models can be combined to extend your communication across both physical and digital media platforms.
If the licensee temporarily transfers the license to a subcontractor, the subcontractor is considered as a licensed user and agrees to the terms of the EULA. If the subcontractor fails to comply with the terms (e.g., retaining a copy of the Typeface once the work is completed), Mostardesign Type Foundry can seek recourse and can sue for damages. The license to use the font(s) can be revoked.
You can download our EULAs on the Licensing page of our website. Click here to access the section.
If a user or a company copies or sells the font(s), Mostardesign Type Foundry can seek recourse and can sue for damages. The license to use the font(s) can be revoked.
An EULA stands for End-User License Agreement. It is a legal contract between the foundry or vendor and the end user of the software. The EULA outlines the terms and conditions under which the font(s) can be used. The purpose of an EULA is to establish the rights and restrictions associated with the font(s) being licensed. It typically covers important aspects such as:
The EULA may outline certain responsibilities of the end user, such as maintaining the confidentiality of any access credentials or complying with applicable laws and regulations.
Can’t find answers to your questions? Feel free to contact our team.