Kelvinized
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K4ICY - Design Services by Michael A. Maynard
"Fonts by Majik Mike" K4ICY.com
CONTACT:
https://www.k4icy.com/fonts.html
mikek4icy@gmail.com
110 Classic St.
Quincy, FL 32351
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*********** End-User License Agreement (EULA) ***********
FONT LICENSE Information:
Typeface: "Kelvinized" (Regular/Normal) Copyright © 2009
Format and Usage: Digital media, print, derivative use.
[Kelvinized.ttf]
Description: "Kelvinized" is a "retro" stylized font loosely based on the logo of the old Kelvinator® refrigeration line from years past.
Kelvinized has a nice 1950's retro-industrial feel and has been used for many corporate logos as well as being
integrated within various media including television and print.
Kelvinized is unique as it was designed using a "typeface anatomy kit" which are a set of rules, including feature notations,
angles, measurments, template, styling suggestions and other nuances derived from the shared apparent design-language elements
of a finite number of existing characters that make up an existing logo, for instance.
The kit is then used for the creation of any other character whose likeness implies that of the original logo typeface,
also providing a more 'perfected' and consistent version of each original character. The additional new characters are then
difficult to determine as never-have-been created along side the originals.
This is similar to the way 'fake' human faces can be created using biometrics data from just a few sample individuals.
The characters shared by, and implied from the original Kelvinator® logo have not been copied by any mechanical or digital
means, but were recreated 'blindly' via the rule-set so character (likeness) must be considered a parody and not a derivative.
This is a 'grey area' of course, so the end-user should at least refrain from reproducing and publishing the original logo
or creating logos that have a stiking similarity to Kelvinator® or within their industry as competition.
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"Kelvinized" [Kelvinized.ttf] is free to download and install - payment/compensation is based on the honor system.
License/Usage Fee(s) Tier: (*PER USE) --> Please contact for clarification.
I. FREE Personal Use - Including sole-individual social media, memes,
Light Promotion for non-profit organizations and public schools.
Fair Use - As applied by US copyright law for political or educational commentary
- - Any monitary amount as a dontation is appreciated - -
II. $35 USD Small Yield Commercial Use - Including small/local business logos,
Promotional Items - Including single-design pre-print screen printing, posters
and other "ASI" promotional items made in modest quantities or NOT MORE than 500 pieces.
III. $350 USD Media Production - Including television/streaming series production,
Large Commercial Use - Corporate logotype use (for larger companies,)
Commercially Sold Items - Products made in larger quantities, 500 pieces or more, or used in 3rd-party licensed products
Font Inclusion - When re-selling within a software or hardware package.
--> Requires Release Agreement
IV. $3,500+ USD Motion Picture Use - Logotype, media, internal artistic use, and all that applies,
Major Corporation Advertising Campaign - Large corporate logotype use and advertising.
--> Requires Release Agreement, tax documentation and other legal arrangement as required.
*PER USE - License Fee applies for every instance of commercial use. --> Important
Multiple productions runs of smaller piece quantities will be combined and may cause Fee Tier to increase! (Not a loophole.)
FEES and Stipulations can be augmented on a per-use basis by author's (K4ICY, Michael A. Maynard - Fonts by Majik Mike) discretion.
All pricing negotiable within reason.
INVOICES available prior to payment if required.
RECEIPTS available only after payment has cleared.
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General Stipulations: License stipulations apply to all file versions and media-vehicle methods to translate this typeface
1) REDISTRIBUTION
Typeface may be re-packaged, freely re-distributed.
RE-SELLING font for commercial gain is STRICTLY PROHIBITED unless FEE III. (see above) is satisfied with Release Agreement.
The naming of the typeface must remain intact [see stipulation 3].
Also, all interior copyright data must remain intact.
This EULA License information MUST be clearly included with font file --> Details can be negotiated for feasibility.
2) COMMERCIAL USE
Typeface may be used for commercial gain - In adherence to the License Fee tier (see above)
It may be incorporated within registered logotypes - free of restriction, with no binding derivatives ONLY according to Release Agreement.
3) RE-ENGINEERING
This stipulation only applies to the actual typeface and/or font file and excludes artistic use for any end production.
Parody and other Fair Use claims must satisfy US copyright law (4 conditions,) example: applying distressing
or altering features can be still considered derivative use.
NO version with ALTERATION to the typeface or font file can be redistributed without the author's explicit written consent,
the addition of additional language-essential characters is greatly appreciated.
RIGHTS
4) Users may use the typeface as described by the FEE tier listed above.
Payment DOES NOT infer any specific usage rights outside of FEE tier listed above or negotiated use by the author,
nor are remedies available for any further misuse or any unintended commercial or private consequences.
Any licensing and copyright stipulations, including sole-master ownership
remain in full control of K4ICY, Michael A. Maynard, Fonts by Majik Mike or any associated author either mentioned or unmentioned,
as detailed in any Release Agreement. Release Agreement must not impinge, relinquish or reduces the usage rights of the author.
A commercial entity or individual may re-sell or repackage the typeface or associated digital file(s),
but DO NOT hold exclusive rights of litigation and recourse for any use, intended or un-intended use
and remains the exclusive right of the author.
5) DEFECT
The author is free from liability due to defect.
This may not be technically perfect and may need metrics and better kerning assignments.
If any user is able to work on the font, add characters or tweak the metric please email a copy to me for my collection and/or re-release.
Work done to this effect does not grant or yield the user any additional rights,
legal remedy, and does not include the right to fee or compensation.
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Licensing FAQ:
What is a font license?
A Font License is simply an agreement that gives you permission to use a font, according to the terms of that agreement.
This is often called an End User License Agreement or "EULA". By downloading and installing the provided font file, you agree to abide by the agreement.
Are fonts intellectual property?
Yes. Just like any artwork, music, or literary works, fonts are designed by actual people and are protected by certain intellectual property rights (copyright).
Beyond the design of the typeface itself, fonts are software, engineered with features and flexibility that enable good design and usability.
Do I need separate licenses for different uses or different instances of use?
Yes. There are a few basic license Fee Tier levels offered by K4ICY (Fonts by Majik Mike), each pertaining to a different form of usage.
All users can freely download and install the font on any of their devices and they are allowed to freely distribute those files.
Hobbyists, students, small organizations and small local entrepreneurs should be able to enjoy the font without worry of compensation,
they can alter the face for whatever creations or artworks and distribute the font to their friends, family and colleagues.
Larger businesses, corporations, advertising firms and media companies should consider the higher tier fee levels and correspond with the author for legals.
The Font is Free to download and thousands have used it without paying, surely I can do the same...
Sure. The author appreciates proliferation of its fonts, but is also a struggling designer with mouths to feed.
The author will be fair but please so consider at least a donation, if not a fee.
A warning to larger entities disregarding the Fee Tier: The author perfectly understands the ambiguity and ill-conceived decisions made
by designers at 3rd-party advertising agencies, but ultimately, the responsibility lies with the end-user.
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EULA 03.c - 11/07/21
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