At Dottie Digitals, we want to make font licensing simple and transparent. Below you’ll find all the information you need to use our fonts legally and confidently, whether you’re crafting for fun or running a business.
Standard License – Free for Personal Use + Small Business
Included with every font download.
This license allows:
- Personal use (for yourself, your home, gifts, etc.)
- Small business use (up to 500 physical products per font)
- Handmade or physical items such as mugs, shirts, signs, stickers, etc.
Example: You can use the font to make up to 500 T-shirts, or 250 mugs and 250 cards using the same font.
Price: Free / Included in product price
No additional license required
Large Business / Webfont / E-Pub / App / Editable Templates License
This extended license is required if:
- You sell more than 500 (but up to 3,000) physical products using a single font
- You want to use the font as a webfont embedded on your website
- You embed the font in apps, e-books, or software products
- You create editable templates for resale or client use
Editable Template Use
You need this license if you create digital templates that allow your customers to edit the text using the font. This includes:
- Canva or Corjl templates
- Templett files
- Editable PDFs with text fields
- Client projects where the font remains editable
Example: Selling a Canva wedding invitation template where customers can add their names requires this license.
Important: This license covers one font only. You’ll need additional licenses if you’re using multiple fonts in your products.
Price: $150 per font
Corporate License – For Teams & High-Volume Sales
This license is required if:
- You plan to install the font on multiple devices or for multiple team members
- Your business sells over 3,000 products using a single font
- You are a larger brand or corporate business that needs expanded commercial rights
Price: $1,800 per font
Need Help or a Custom License?
If you’re unsure which license fits your project, or you need a custom agreement for use in logos, packaging, broadcasting, or exclusive rights—please get in touch.
Definitions & Common Terms
Here’s a quick guide to help you understand the licensing terms:
Personal Use
Use of a font for individual, non-commercial purposes like crafting for yourself, gifts, or home decor.
Physical Product
A tangible item you create and sell using a font, such as a T-shirt, mug, wooden sign, or tote bag.
Webfont
A version of the font that is embedded into a website’s code using CSS, allowing the font to appear as live text online.
Editable Template
A design where the customer can change text using the font. This includes templates on platforms like Canva, Templett, Corjl, or editable PDFs.
Commercial Use
Any use where a font is applied to products or services that generate revenue or promote a business.
Embedding
The process of including a font file directly within a software application, e-book, or app so that users can view or edit text with that font.
