Valency Graphics Font End User License Agreement
THIS IS A BINDING LEGAL AGREEMENT – Please read this Agreement before purchasing, downloading, installing, or using this font. Any of these actions shall indicate your express agreement to these terms and conditions.
1. GRANT OF LICENSE. This license to use the font is non-exclusive, terminable and non-transferable and the use of the font must be in accordance with the following terms and conditions.
2. PERMITTED INSTALLATIONS AND USES.
2.1 Installations. Use of this Valency Graphics font is to the number of End Users identified when this License was purchased. The font may be installed on not more than two (2) computers (workstation and laptop, iPad or other portable device used as a substitute for a workstation type computer for each licensed End User), provided that both computers are not used simultaneously. For the purposes of clarity, a Licensed End User may install the font on their laptop, iPad or portable device and their workstation, provided both are not used at the same time. Serving of the font to a Licensed End Users over a network, LAN, WAN, or the Internet is strictly prohibited. If you need or otherwise desire to install and use the font in such a manner, contact Valency Graphics for a special license.
2.2 Design Uses. Use of the font in the creation of or as part of a company logo is permitted. Use of the font in the creation of design works, rasterized images for web sites and for your personal use and professional use are each permitted provided that no unauthorized uses or copies of the font are transferred to any unlicensed party. Other restrictions to the use of the font are set forth in this Agreement.
2.3 One font Back-Up. You are permitted to make a single back-up copy of the font. This Valency Graphics font or documentation may not be sublicensed, sold, leased, rented, lent, or given away to another person or entity.
2.4 Service Providers/Bureaus. In the event that you require the services of a third party for the production of color proofs, film, or preparation for digital pre-press production or printing, upon completion of your job, the service provider must delete the font or purchase their own license for continued use of the font with other clients or projects it is hired to produce.
3. REFUNDS. If you do not agree to the terms of the font License Agreement, do not download or install the font. This Valency Graphics font may be exchanged only if defective. If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement and you wish to claim a refund you must (a) certify that no copy of the Fonts remains in your possession or control and (b) provide proof of a valid sale and a valid sales receipt. All claims must be made within one (1) week of purchase.
4. LIMITED EMBEDDING. You are permitted to embed or otherwise include only the Font outlines for PERSONAL, NON-PROFESSIONAL, NON-COMMERCIAL USE ONLY. Uses that are commercial or professional in nature, such as, but not limited to, multi-media CD, DVD, or other prohibited uses distributed physically or online require the purchase of a special license.
4.1 Software Embedding. The embedding or other use of the Fonts or the outlines thereof, in software or other works distributed electronically and/or via physical media for sale is prohibited under this License. Any such use requires the express written permission by Valency Graphics and may or may not require the purchase of a license upgrade at the sole discretion of Valency Graphics.
4.2 Flash Type Embedding. Use of the font in Flash Type animations or otherwise embedding the outlines or designs embodied in the font is expressly prohibited. Any such use requires the express written permission by Valency Graphics and may or may not require the purchase of a license upgrade at the sole discretion of Valency Graphics.
4.3 PDF Type Embedding. Professional users who have purchased a license in keeping with their actual uses are permitted to embed or otherwise include the outlines embodied in the Software in a PDF Type document, distributed physically or online for commercial use provided the Fonts cannot be extracted and the document is not for resale and that the Internet uses are not redistributions of otherwise impermissible or unlicensed uses of the font. Resale of any document containing an embedded copy of the font is prohibited and if the ability to sell documents and/or files containing embedded copies of the Fonts is desired, a license upgrade is required. Altering the embedding bits of the font or otherwise Embedding the font in PDF Type documents where the font can be extracted from the PDF Type document is expressly prohibited. If you are unsure how to prevent font extraction, review your embedding software prior to creating documents containing embedded copies of the font.
4.4. Webfont Embedding. This license does not permit the transmitting of the font over the Internet for the purposes of font serving or font replacement by means of technologies such as, but not limited to, Cufón, EOT, sIFR, or other technologies that now exist or may be developed in the future. Web Font Uses include but are not limited to serving the font to remote viewers. If you wish to use the font for such purposes, a special web font license must be purchase and is required. Translation or adaptation of the font and/or serving translated font to viewers on the Internet, such as, by of illustration only, via Cufón, WOFF, sIFR, TypeKit, embeddable Open Type, etc., is not permitted under this License. Any such use requires the purchase of a license upgrade.
5. RESTRICTIONS. Except as may be otherwise expressly permitted by your specific License, you may not distribute, sell, modify, include, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, translate into other font formats or other formats for use with other forms of devices or otherwise copy and/or include this Valency Graphics font or the design of the Font embodied therein without the express written consent of Valency Graphics. All rights not expressly granted are reserved to Valency Graphics. Any modifications, derivations, and/or adaptations of the font or the design embodied therein, requires the express permission of Valency Graphics which expressly reserves a right to create any such modifications, derivations, or adaptations. This term is contractual in nature.
6. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. Use of Valency Graphics font and the design of the Font embodied therein are not permitted in the following circumstances or applications without purchasing a license upgrade. In order to obtain a license upgrade, you must contact Valency Graphics at gradysm@gmail.com for more information. If you are unsure whether your use of Valency Graphics font is specifically permitted under this Agreement, contact Valency Graphics.
a) ALPHABET OR LETTERFORM-RELATED PRODUCTS; PERSONALIZED PRODUCTS FOR RESALE OR IN LETTERFORM CREATION PRODUCTS OR DEVICES.
b) BROADCAST ON TELEVISION CABLE OR THE INTERNET; COMMERCIAL EXHIBITION, OR FILM.
c) EMBEDDING IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES; ALL GAMING DEVICES.
d) EMBEDDING IN SOFTWARE
e) LARGE VOLUME COMMERCIAL USES
f) WEB FONT USES
6.1 Alphabet or Letterform Related Products for Resale. Letterform and Alphabet Products include, but are not limited to, scrapbooking uses involving reproductions of individual letterforms, including but not limited to, digital alphabets (Alphas); adhesive sticker alphabet products; embroidery letters or fonts, use in the creation of signage or numbering products; monogram products; rubber stamps; die-cut products, stencil products; tattoo flash, or converted into software or by other means for the purposes of producing alphabet or letterforms by the use of sewing and/or embroidery machines; die-cut devices and plotters or any other product producing or containing any image of the letterforms or images derived from the design of the Font embodied in the font of which any likeness of the alphabet can be reproduced where the letterform or alphabet product will be distributed or resold. These restrictions do not apply to laser or inkjet printers used for those purposes generally associated with professional design such as, graphic and industrial design, or to sign-making facilities, provided the end product is a finished work of design or ready to use sign.
6.2 Personalized Products for Resale. Personalized Products include, but are not limited to use of the font to create physical goods for retail sale, by way of example only, using the font as a resource to create individually customized T-shirts, greeting cards, mugs, postage stamps, stickers, post cards, business cards, invitations on a customized, per order basis for retail sale such as by way of, but not limited to, Café Press, Zazzle or other similar services. If you wish to use the font for such purposes, the number of desired individual customized uses (Impressions) must be reported and licensed. Impressions may be purchased by contacting Valency Graphics at gradysm@gmail.com. Failure to purchase the proper license for such uses is a breach of this license, causing significant monetary harm to Valency Graphics.
6.3 Broadcast Use. Broadcast, Exhibition, Internet and Film Usage includes, but is not limited to the use of the font to create titling and/or credits for any broadcast via television, on the Internet and/or cable and/or motion picture theatrical distribution and/or exhibition. For use in film or in television broadcasts and where a license for the same has been purchased, the terms of any such License are limited to an annual broadcast season or the initial release. Unless otherwise provided for, broadcast usage licensing must be renewed prior to following season (whether original or re-rerun, both foreign and domestic) to retain a valid license. Failure to renew a broadcast, exhibition and film usage license is a breach of this license causing significant monetary harm to Valency Graphics. Additional licensing options are available.
6.4 Embedding in Electronic Devices. Embedding in Electronic Devices includes, but is not limited to, the use of the font for any on-screen display or in an electronic device. For example, and not by way of limitation, such electronic devices include electronic books, electronic book readers, such as, by way of illustration, not limitation, Kindle, iBook, Nook, electronic kiosks or gaming devices and machines. Upon the purchase of a license upgrade the font may be embedded and resident within an electronic device provided it cannot be extracted from the device. NOTE: This restriction may not apply to a laptop or notebook depending upon the license you purchased.
6.5 Large Volume Commercial Uses. Large Volume Commercial Uses include, but are not limited to, proper and authorized use of the font in the creation of products, promotional campaigns and related materials; advertising campaigns and related materials; product packaging or printed materials that require or results in the creation of more than 250,000 reproductions; interior or exterior store signage for regional, national or international uses including billboards. Under such circumstances an additional license will be required.
7. RIGHTS RESERVED. This Software is licensed, not sold, to you by Valency Graphics, and is licensed for use in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. As a licensee, your ownership of the magnetic and/or optical media on which the Software is recorded, if any, is distinct from and does not grant any right, title or interest in and to the design of the Font or the font itself. All copies of the Software downloaded or installed, including the copy(ies) of any Software that accompanies this document either as part of a downloaded file or on recorded media, such as, but not limited to, magnetic or optical media, remain the exclusive property of Valency Graphics. This Valency Graphics font and the design of the Font embodied therein are the exclusive property of Valency Graphics and are protected under both domestic and international copyright, trademark, and unfair competition laws. The various names of the Valency Graphics Fonts are the trademarks of Valency Graphics. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners, and may be registered in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. Direct any questions, in writing, to: Valency Graphics, 301 Assembly Dr. #982, Montreat, NC 28757.
8. DESIGN CREDIT. You agree to credit Valency Graphics as the trademark and copyright owner and creator of the Valency Graphics Fonts, in the following manner, (Font Name) © Valency Graphics – www.valencygraphics.com, wherever and whenever design production or any other credits are shown.
9. ARTWORK RESTRICTED. In the event any dingbats or other art work forms are part of the font, use of the artwork is further restricted. You may not use artwork, drawings, or dingbats for professional uses such as, but not limited to, goods for sale, in logo design, retail packaging or point of sale displays. Any such use requires the purchase of a license upgrade.
10. DERIVATIVE WORKS PROHIBITED. You may not alter font in any manner whatsoever. Reformatting the font into other formats or for use in other operating systems is expressly prohibited. Altering or amending the embedding bits characteristics of the font is expressly prohibited. The font may not be used to create or distribute any electronic document in which the font, or any part thereof, is embedded in a format that permits editing, alterations, enhancements, or modifications by the recipient of such document. Derivative works based upon this Valency Graphics font may not be sublicensed, sold, leased, rented, lent, or given away without written permission from Valency Graphics. Valency Graphics shall not be responsible for unauthorized, modified, and/or improperly regenerated, adapted, or translated software or derivative works.
11. TERMINATION. Any breach of the terms of this Agreement shall be cause for termination of this License. In the event of termination, and without limitation of any remedies under law and equity, you agree to immediately return the font to Valency Graphics and certify that no copy remains in your possession or control.
12. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. You shall be responsible for your compliance with all laws relating to the control of exports or the transfer of technology in connection with any use and distribution of the font. The Software and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the government, governmental authorities, its employees, or vendors may be subject to restrictions set forth in federal law and regulations. If applicable, you hereby agree to familiarize yourself and adhere to any applicable rule, regulation, or statute that may apply. The contractor / manufacturer is Valency Graphics, 301 Assembly Dr #982, Montreat, NC 28757.
13. REVOCATION OF WARRANTIES. Subject to the representations and warranties stated herein, the font is provided “AS IS” and without fiduciary obligation to you or other warranties of any kind and Valency Graphics hereby EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. VALENCY GRAPHICS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THE FONT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT THE FONT IS WITHOUT DEFECTS. THE FONT IS NOT INTENDED AND WAS NOT DESIGNED OR MANUFACTURED FOR USE IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE THE FAILURE OF THE FONT COULD LEAD TO DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE. THE FONT IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN THE CONTROL OR OPERATION OF DEVICES OR EQUIPMENT FOR MANUFACTURING, OR FOR USE IN NAVIGATIONAL DEVICES. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL VALENCY GRAPHICS BE LIABLE TO YOU, OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, SAVINGS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE FONT EVEN IF NOTIFIED IN ADVANCE OF SUCH POSSIBILITY. Under no circumstances, subject to the conditions noted herein, shall Valency Graphics’ maximum liability to you or any third party exceed the replacement cost of font or the provision of substitute software, at the sole discretion of Valency Graphics.
14. OTHER LAW – CONSUMERS ONLY. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential, or special damages, implied warranties or implied warranties as they relate to sales to non-business purchases to consumers. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION CREATED BY LAW IS ONLY EFFECTIVE FOR A THIRTY (30) DAY WARRANTY PERIOD OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY ANY APPLICABLE RULE, LAW OR STATUTE. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND AFTER THE SHORTEST APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD. The exclusions noted above may not apply to you. Otherwise, and to the extent permissible by law, you agree that all implied warranties are not to be effective for more than thirty (30) days.
15. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina as applies to contracts entered into and wholly performed therein without application of its conflict of law provisions or the conflict of law provisions of any other jurisdiction. You hereby expressly consent to the personal jurisdiction of the local, state or federal courts selected by Valency Graphics for the hearing or resolution of any dispute or action arising out of or related to this License and you hereby further expressly waive any jurisdiction or venue defenses and agree to services of process by certified mail return receipt requested. All remedies are cumulative not exclusive.
16. COMPLETE AGREEMENT. You acknowledge that you have read this agreement and understand it and that by using the software you will be bound by its terms and conditions. You further agree that it is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between Valency Graphics and you which supersedes any proposal or prior agreement, oral or written, and any other communications between Valency Graphics and you relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. No variation of the terms of this agreement or any different terms will be enforceable against Valency Graphics unless Valency Graphics gives its express written consent, including a written express waiver of the terms of this. If any provision of this agreement is held void or unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent possible and the remaining provisions of this agreement will remain in full force and effect. Valency Graphics expressly reserves the right to amend or modify this License Agreement at any time and without prior notification.
17. LICENSE UPGRADES. License upgrades may be purchased for uses that are prohibited or otherwise restricted. You may contact Valency Graphics at gradysm@gmail.com for custom licensing information.