At British Standard Type, we have several approaches to licensing, all based on the usage and application of the font software. From single-usage licenses to global enterprise solutions, a wide variety of scales of licenses are available to suit your current and future needs.
Our core licenses are based on a tiered system on the usage of the font software on a variety of different mediums. All these licenses are perpetual, and a one-off payment, enabling coverage up to the selected caps of each license variety.
Desktop License
Web License
App License
Enterprise License
License General
What's a font license?
What licenses do you offer?
What are the licensing terms?
Are there any recurring costs?
How long do licenses last?
I purchased some licensing, and now I need more. Do I get a discount?
What languages do your fonts support?
My company would like to modify some of the terms in your license. Is this possible?
How do I buy fonts for a third party, like my client?
How can I buy variable fonts licensing?
Desktop Licensing
What uses does Desktop licensing include?
What font formats do you offer for Desktop-licensed fonts?
How do I know which licensing tier I require?
Can I give the fonts to freelancers?
Can I give the fonts to printers?
Web Licensing
What uses does Web licensing include?
What font formats do you offer for Web-licensed fonts?
What number of websites can I use my fonts on?
How is my Web licensing tier calculated?
Do you offer hosted web fonts?
Do I need to set up any security measures?
App Licensing
What uses does App licensing include?
What font formats do you offer for App-licensed fonts?
How do I know which licensing tier I require?
How many apps can I use the fonts in?
Trial Fonts
What are trial fonts?
What can I do with the trial fonts?
What additional things can students do with the trial fonts?
Custom Licensing
My client is interested in a custom font, is that something you do?
Can I modify a typeface and re-export it?
More Licensing Types
Do you offer unlimited or corporate licensing?
Server licensing
Payment & Discount
What currency are prices calculated in?
What is VAT and why do you charge it?
What payment methods to you accept?
Do you offer refunds or returns on typefaces?
Further Questions