I have Sketchbook Pro on my Macbook and sometimes create a little artwork. This art program is purchased on the Apple store and uses fonts from your computer. I was thinking of creating some artwork that includes some text and might try to add work to sites such as Redbubble etc.
My question...
Are you able to use these fonts for commercial use? Are fonts within Apple copyrighted?
Can I use them without worrying?
MacBook Pro
According to the Apple Software License Agreement, Section 2E (Fonts)-
Subject to the terms and conditions of this License, you may use the fonts included with the Apple Software to display and print content while running the Apple Software; however, you may only embed fonts in content if that is permitted by the embedding restrictions accompanying the font in question. These embedding restrictions can be found in the Font Book/Preview/Show Font Info panel. (bold added)
This appears to direct you to check the exact font you wish to use. If you view the info and still aren't sure, you'd best contact Apple Legal. You can do so with the link below.
According to the Apple Software License Agreement, Section 2E (Fonts)-
Subject to the terms and conditions of this License, you may use the fonts included with the Apple Software to display and print content while running the Apple Software; however, you may only embed fonts in content if that is permitted by the embedding restrictions accompanying the font in question. These embedding restrictions can be found in the Font Book/Preview/Show Font Info panel. (bold added)
This appears to direct you to check the exact font you wish to use. If you view the info and still aren't sure, you'd best contact Apple Legal. You can do so with the link below.
You best check the agreement terms for the OS you are running as well as contact Apple legal - we are just other users and cannot speak for Apple with legal questions.
Legal - Software License Agreements - Apple
Hey babowa,
Thank you for your reply.
I've checked the agreement terms but cannot see anything helpful (thanks). I was just posting in case any user had had a simalar query and knew the answer to my question.
Out of curiosity, would you happen to know how to contact Apple legal?
Are you able to use Apple fonts for commercial use?
