Demystify font legal terminology: OFL (SIL Open Font License), desktop licenses, webfont licenses, and redistribution terms.
The Core Font License Types
- **SIL Open Font License (OFL):** Free for personal and commercial use, web embedding, and modification. Cannot be sold standalone.
- **Free for Personal Use:** You can use the font for non-monetized hobby projects, school work, and personal tests. Commercial deployment is strictly prohibited without purchasing a license from the author.
- **Commercial EULA:** A purchased End User License Agreement granting specific rights (e.g., up to 10,000 monthly web pageviews, 5 desktop seats, etc.).