Interested in possibly licensing one of our fonts? You've come to the right place. Although every font is free for download, you must have a license to use one commercially. Commercial use is loosely defined as any usage, (whether internal or external) that results in a personal, business, or corporate financial gain. Non-profit organizations are not automatically exempt from licensing. If you have questions or are unsure please contact us.
Each license is determined by the type of use requested and company size of the licensee. Licenses apply to the company/organization that will be using the font (not the designer). Unlike other foundries we do not limit page views on webfonts, calculate users, or offer licenses that expire/have to be renewed. There are no royalty agreements. You pay one price for your license and that's it. Discounted bundles are available for multiple license types. If you've previously purchased a license and would like to use it for a different purpose, contact us for a discounted upgrade.
licensing info
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Step 1 : Choose usage type
How do you plan to use the font(s)? If you're unsure of which license you need we can help!
TIER 1
1 person
TIER 2
2-10 employees
TIER 3
11-100 employees
TIER 4
101 - 500 employees
TIER 5
501 + employees
(or global usage)
one time
unlimited
e book
webfont
app/software
film/media
server
ONE TIME DESKTOP USE
The font will be installed and used exactly once. Common examples of this are a company logo, sign, book cover, or corporate poster. Please check the other options before selecting. You may upgrade to Unlimited desktop if you need more usage beyond one time use.
UNLIMITED DESKTOP USE:
This option gives the licensee more flexibility beyond one time use. Common examples include advertisements, lettering for business cards, web graphics, and social media. Please check the other options before selecting this one. Usage is permitted only to the name registered on the license. Creative agencies like graphic designers must repurchase the font(s) for future clients or acquire a server license to add it to their collection.
E BOOK USE:
The font will be used for the publishing of e books. There is no limit on characters or number of e books. May be combined with a different option for publishing at a discounted rate. Usage is unlimited.
WEBFONT USE:
Font will be used on a website using a technology such as CSS. Typekit can be provided on request There are no limits on page views as usage is unlimited. Please visit the @font-face website for more information on using and installing webfonts.
APPLICATION/SOFTWARE/ USE:
Font will be used in games, mobile apps, or computer software. Software in which end users can create graphics using the font is not permitted. Can be combined with other options for discounted rate.
FILM /MEDIA USE:
This option covers all spectrums used by TV networks, media broadcasting, video streaming providers, video sharing platforms, film industry, or music industry. Common uses include album titles, credits, posters, music videos, commercials, ads, packaging, and media interface.
SERVER USE:
With this option the licensee will have unlimited access to this font and may install it on a company server or add it to their permanent catalog of fonts. There are no limits on computers/users. Graphic Designers or publishers may choose this option for servicing future clients.
Step 2 : choose company size of the licensee*
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* The licensee is the end user the font(s) will ultimately be for. Creative agencies and designers would select their client as the licensee. We do not calculate based on the number of users or workstations.
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Step 3 : Use the matrix for pricing
Use this matrix for pricing after determining the appropriate tier in step 2. If what you need doesn't appear, please contact us for a custom license. Commercial usage without a valid license is strictly prohibited.
TIER 1
TIER 2
TIER 3
TIER 4
TIER 5
ONE TIME DESKTOP
$115
$220
$355
$625
$1870
UNLIMITED DESKTOP
$175
$275
$450
$825
$2875
E BOOK
$175
$275
$450
$825
$2875
WEBFONT
$200
$300
$475
$875
$3475
APP/SOFTWARE
$300
$400
$675
$1325
$4750
FILM/MEDIA
$575
$775
$1375
$2625
$9975
SERVER
$625
$1275
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* Prices subject to change
** Retroactive license for unauthorized commercial use may be subject to flat fee (based on company tier and type of usage) + $275 legal/copyright fee. Other fines, multipliers, and surcharges could apply in some instances.
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EULA terms and conditions
The following EULA will apply to anyone using a Sharkshock font unless you have a different arrangement. Please note this is not a guarantee of license. In accordance with the terms and conditions made available this shall serve as your EULA after install unless a different agreement was made. Installing or purchasing our font(s) ensures that you have read and agree to the terms and conditions provided within this document and serves as your endorsement.
1. Proof of License. This agreement is your proof of license. Please treat it as valuable property and keep it in a safe place. You may be required at some point in the future to prove that you have a license to the font(s). This license agreement and receipt will serve as your only proof that you have a license.
2. Sharkshock Ownership of Font(s). Sharkshock, its founder Dennis Ludlow, and any agents or assigns of Dennis Ludlow (collectively Sharkshock) owns certain rights to this license agreement. The font software is protected by copyright laws and other intellectual property laws. Title to the font(s), any copy of the font(s), and any intellectual property rights in the font(s) shall at all times remain with Sharkshock. Your rights are defined by this license agreement to which you agree creates a legally binding and valid contract.
3. License Grant. Sharkshock grants to you this non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the font on any computer operated by you for the specified purpose at the top of this agreement. Permission to distribute this font to a secondary business such as a screen printer or publisher for sole purpose of output is legitimate.
4. Modifications. Sharkshock prohibits the modification of its source font(s) or creation of derivative works without prior consent from Sharkshock unless specifically granted in the license agreement. End user projects in which the font(s) have been modified is permitted only if the source font(s) have not been disassembled, altered, or deconstructed unless previously agreed to previously.
5. Restrictions.
a. You may not rent, timeshare, lend, or lease the font(s) to a third party. Each party must have their own licensing arrangement.
b. You may not translate, disassemble, or otherwise alter the source file of the font(s).
c. You may not remove or obscure trademark or copyright notices.
d. You may not redistribute the font(s) as stock, in a template, tool, or as source files.
e. You may not redistribute the font(s) as is or with superficial modifications.
f. You may not allow an end user to extract the font(s) and use them separately from the end product.
g. You may not create an end product using a web font, even if such a license was procured, in which end users are encouraged or facilitated to extract the web font or create text using it.
h. You may not reuse the font(s) for multiple clients without the purchase of a special license permitting such uses.
i. You may not use the font software or the designs embodied therein on goods for sale without the purchase of a special license permitting such uses.
j. You may not convert individual characters, outlines, glyphs, or shapes into formats to sell. (these formats include, but are not limited to PNG, SVG, or various vector formats) The characters, outlines, glyphs, or shapes, by themselves, cannot be an end product.
k. You may not auto trace, redraw or recreate our font software and any output data, images, glyphs of the same, in part or in full.
6. Term. This EULA is effective until terminated. If Licensee fails to comply with any term of this EULA, Sharkshock may terminate the agreement with 30 days notice. This EULA will terminate automatically 30 days after the issuance of such notice.
7. Business and Corporate Term. The following terms and conditions apply specifically to any business, corporation, or legal entity subject to these terms: (a) you agree to require each of your employees or contractors that use our font software to be bound by these terms, and (b) you agree to remain responsible and liable for all acts, misuse, negligence, and/or omissions of your employees or contractors in connection with the use of our font software, including any breach of this agreement. All references to your access and/or use of the site herein include access and/or use of the font software by your employees or contractors.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties. Sharkshock makes no warranties of any kind and no warranty is given that the font software is error-free or that their use will work in connection with any other software. All warranties, conditions, representations, indemnities and guarantees, whether express or implied, arising by law, custom, prior oral, or written statements (including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose or of error free and uninterrupted use or any warranty against infringement) are hereby overridden, excluded and disclaimed, except as otherwise expressly stated in this license agreement. Sharkshock makes no warranty that the use of the font(s) will not infringe any intellectual property rights of third parties. You are solely liable for any such infringement.
9. No Liability for Damages. In no event shall Sharkshock be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the font(s), even if Sharkshock has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you, if United States law is held not to apply to this license agreement.
10. Time Limitation on Claims. Except as otherwise provided by applicable law, no claim, regardless of form, arising out of or in connection with this license agreement may be brought by you unless such claim is brought either (i) within one year after the cause of action has accrued or (ii) within the shortest period of time after the cause of action has accrued that may be legally contracted for in the applicable jurisdiction if a one year limitation would be legally unenforceable.
11. General. You bear the entire risk as to damage and the quality and performance of the font(s). You assume risk as to any hardware, software, data or any other item as a result of the copying or use of the font(s). You assume responsibility for the selection of the font(s) to achieve your intended results, and for the installation, use and results obtained from the font(s).
12. Choice of Law. This license agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of The United States, without giving effect to any choice-of-law rules that may require the application of the laws of another jurisdiction. This agreement will not be governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the application of which is expressly excluded.
13. Severability/Reformation. If any provision of this license agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, it will not affect the validity of any other provision of this agreement and those provisions shall remain valid and enforceable according to their terms. To the extent that an unenforceable provision may be reformed to be enforceable by a Court, such provision shall be deemed to be so reformed in this license agreement.
14. Indemnification. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Sharkshock, its directors, employees, contractors, counsel, licensors, and licensees (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) harmless from and against any claims, actions, or demands, including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees, incurred by the Indemnified Parties in connection with any claim arising out of, based upon or resulting from your use of our services or receipt of purchased products. Sharkshock reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you and you shall not in any event settle any matter without the written consent of Sharkshock.
15. Copyright Infringement claims. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (DMCA) provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the web infringes their rights under copyright law. If you believe in good faith that materials featured on our site, services, or products infringes upon your copyright, you may send us a notice requesting the material be removed. Notices must meet statutory requirements imposed by the DMCA. (see http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf for details). Notices should be emailed to webmaster@sharkshock.net.
16. Illegal Use. Sharkshock will aggressively protect its intellectual property and take action against instances of unlawful use. All font software must be properly licensed for commercial use. By downloading or using our fonts you agree that all applicable copyright licensing fees have been negotiated and paid for prior to any commercial use. Any improper use of our software and in violation of these terms and the terms of our EULA (End User License Agreement) will be treated as willful copyright infringement and may result in federal court litigation. If you have any questions as to your licensing status, it is your obligation to contact us before making any commercial uses thereof. All rights are hereby reserved.
17. Other Rights Reserved. All rights not specifically granted in this license agreement are reserved by Sharkshock.
18. Entire Agreement. You acknowledge that you have read license agreement, understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. You further agree that it is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between us which supersedes any proposal or prior agreement, oral or written, and any other communications between us relating to the subject matter of this license agreement.
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