Navigating the world of font licensing can be a tricky and unglamorous task, but it's important to understand how it works to avoid any complications down the line. Different fonts have varying licensing agreements, making it easy for you (or your clients) to fall into legal trouble if your chosen style isn't fully licensed for your intended use.
There are plenty of things to consider when working out how to license a font (including deciding if it's a font vs a typeface you're after) and while making use of free fonts might seem like an easy way to get around font licensing for designers, it's not always as clear cut as it seems. In this guide, we'll take you through the basics of font licensing, the common types you'll come across and what to look out for to avoid complications.
