Licensing
When you purchase a font, you get a non-exclusive license to use it in a specific media. There are many kind of font licenses depending on the intended use, like printed materials, websites, eBooks, apps, etc.
You can read the exact terms and conditions that define the use of our typefaces in our End User License Agreement (EULA) or go to the Frequented Asked Questions section.
license Types
Desktop License
Our Desktop License allows you to install fonts on desktop computers to design any printed or digital document. Those licenses are perpetual, so the user can use the fonts for any project.
The price of the licenses is based on the number of users who will install the font in their computers. As you can see in the Buy section of this website, we license our fonts for a minimum of three users. The price will go up the more users you choose, but with a discount.
Web License
Our Web License allows you to host our fonts on your website using the @font-face selector in CSS on one website. Font files are WOFF and WOFF2, specific for screen rendering, and you’ll have to select the amount of users your website receives to calculate the price.
License is perpetual, so it doesn’t need to be renewed, except if traffic and views increases.
App License
Our Application License allows you to use our fonts in your mobile app or game. When purchasing an App License, you will have to select the estimated number downloads per year for one App. You don’t need to buy separate licenses for different platforms.
ePub License
Our ePub License allows you to embed our fonts in electronic publications as eBooks for commercial distribution. The ePub license is perpetual for one title.
Trial License
Our trial license allows you to use our fonts for testings purposes only. You’ll have to purchase another License if you want to use them in commercial work.
Custom License
If your are searching for server, broadcast, extended or educacional licenses, just contact me at gerencia@mtm.madrid
EULA
End User License Agreement (EULA)
This End User License Agreement is a contract between you (End User or Licensee), or your company, and Juan José López / MTM (Licensor). This Agreement governs the terms of use of the Font Software purchased from us.
By downloading and/or installing Font Software from Juanjo Lopez / MTM, you agree to be bound by the terms of this End User License Agreement:
A. General Conditions
These General Conditions apply to all types of license available on mtm.madrid
1. Rights of use:
By purchasing the license you acquires a non-exclusive right to use our Font Software for personal or commercial purposes, according to the terms of this Agreement.
2. Copyright and restrictions of use:
You agree that the licensed Font Software is the exclusive property of Juanjo Lopez / MTM and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws of the European Union.
You may not convert, modify or rename the original font software under any circumstance.
You may not distribute, rent, share or resell the Font Software to third parties or make the Font Software publicly accessible.
You may not modify the licensed Font Software with a font editor software or create derivative works based on the licensed font without prior written consent from Juanjo Lopez / MTM. You may alter the bezier outlines of the licensed Font Software with a design software like Adobe Illustrator for customizing purposes as a logotype.
You may not create letterform products for resale where the product consists of individual letterforms, like rubber stamps, where the likeness of the licensed fonts can be reproduced and the end-user can create their own typesetting.
The Fonts may not be used for any racist, xenophobic, fascist, misogynistic, homophobic or transphobic purposes.
MTM Fonts may not be used by a political party without the express consent of MTM. Write to gerencia@mtm.madrid for permission.
You may provide the Font Software to a graphic designer, printer or other outputting service that is working on your behalf only if they agree to use the Font Software exclusively for your work, agree to the terms of this license, and retain no copies of the Font Software on completion of the work.
3. Warranties and limitations:
Juanjo Lopez / MTM shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages (including damages from loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, and the like) arising out of the use of or inability to use the Font Software even if the foundry has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Any replacement product will be warranted for twenty one (21) days.
B. Specific Conditions
These Specific Conditions apply only to the license types defined in your order summary.
1. Desktop Fonts License specifications:
This license allows you to install and use the Font Software on a limited number of workstations defined in your order summary. All of these workstations must belong to the same individual, company, or organization that is licensing the Font Software.
You may embed the licensed Font Software into read-only PDF documents.
You may not link the licensed Font Software to websites using the @font-face selector in CSS. A Webfont License allowing @font-face usage is required.
2. Web Fonts License specifications:
This license allows you to link the Font Software on your website using the @font-face selector in CSS files.
You may subset the Font Software only for the purposes of reducing the file size. Such subset fonts are also subject to this agreement.
Webfonts are licensed for one individual, company, organization or entity. You may only embed the Font Software into websites owned or controlled by the licensee. Web designers or advertising agencies, for instance, may not use the licensed Font Software for benefit of multiple clients.
Webfonts are available for a one-time fee, based on average monthly page views based on a three-month traffic estimate. Monthly Page Views shall mean the number of uniquely identifiable users visiting your website monthly. The average monthly traffic of your website may not exceed the amount shown in your Receipt. If the amount is exceeded, you must purchase an upgrade for the increased pageview amount.
You may not use the Font Software on a website that enables users to create custom typesettings with the Font Software.
You agree to ensure the Font Software are available only for the process of styling text on your website. You agree to prevent unlicensed third-party access to the Font Software.
This license does not allows you to use the Font Software for broadcast media, applications. Separate licenses are required.
3. Application (App) License specifications:
This license allows you to embed the Font Software (OTF) into a single application software. A separated license is requires for use of the Font Software into any other App than the Licensed App.
You may use licensed Font Software in Apps for any operating system or platform (iOS, Android, Windows, Xbox, etc.).
App Fonts are available for a one-time fee, based on downloads per year rate.
4. ePub License specifications:
This license allows you to embed the Font Software into electronic publications that can be viewed using electronic reading devices. License owner can also install it on its desktop computer solely for the purpose of creating the eBook layout.
This license is valid for individual electronic publications across any platform. The number of titles or publications may not exceed the number of units identified in your Sales Receipt.
The Font Software must be securely embedded within a file format, such as PDF, EPUB and KF8, that protects the Font Software by means of encryption.
5. Trial License specifications:
This license allows you to use Font Software only for test purposes before committing to purchase a license for commercial use, as presentations to clients.
You may not use the Font Software for commercial use.
6. Server, Broadcast or Corporate Licenses:
Please, contact me at gerencia@mtm.madrid for more info about other kind or licenses.
FAQs
Those are some usual questions about fonts and font licensing.
If you have more doubts about it, don’t hesitate to ask me at gerencia@mtm.madrid
Who should buy a license?
Since fonts are software, anyone who wants to use them needs a license.
A designer who wants to use it in any design job needs a license. If a designer’s client wants to use it on his own, then the client needs his own license.
My client already bought a license. Do I need my own license?
No. I you are using the fonts exclusively for this client and you delete the files after completing the job, you are covered by your client’s license.
What if my company has multiple offices?
Our licenses cover fonts users. Just buy a license for the total amount of people who will install the fonts in their computers.
Can I share the fonts with my client?
If your clients wants to use the fonts, they need their own license.
Can I share the fonts with my printer?
Yes, but the printer can’t keep the font files after completing his work for you, or use them for another purposes.
Could I convert a Desktop OpenType font to a Webfont format?
No. You will need a Web License.
Can I test your typefaces without purchasing?
Yes! You can download trial fonts only for testing purposes.
I’m a student. Can I have a discount?
Of course. Contact me for a 50% discount.
Can I modify your fonts for a logo?
Of course. You can convert it to outlines and tweak whatever you want.
Can I modify your fonts to make a new typeface?
No. If you want custom modifications on my typefaces you have to contact me.
Do you offer technical support?
Of course. If you are experiencing problems or want to know how to use some features, please contact me and I’ll help you.
Upgrade font license
If you want to get a bigger license, please contact me and you’ll just pay the difference with your current license.
Refunds
No problem. If there is some technical problem that makes impossible for you to use the font (for example your software don’t support some important OpenType feature), contact me and I’ll give you a refund.
Font delivery
After completing the payment, you will receive an email with a download link within minutes.
Can I buy your fonts in other websites?
Yes, most of my work is in retailers like ILoveTypography or TypeNetwork. Anyway, buying fonts in my foundry (or any other independent foundry) gives you better customer service and gives the type designer all the money.
Now, you can also find some MTM fonts in Adobe Fonts.