Have a quick question regarding fonts and their use.

I use font squirrel on a regular basis but occasionally I come across a licence that states the font is free but may not be redistributed.

 

Does this mean I can't download it and use it on a client's web site? Or can I get around this by saying I downloaded it for a client.

 

 

Also some licences state the following:

 

"You must attribute the work in the manner specified by the author or licensor (but not in any way that suggests that they endorse you or your use of the work)."

 

 

Will I get a way with attributing the author within the css file?

 

Thanks

Redistibute means you can't put it on your website for download. You can use it on your website, and the broswer will download it to display, but if you put a link to the .zip file and have people download it so that they can use it, you're breaking the rules.

 

I think you're fine attributing the font designer in a comment in the CSS, but the 'manner specified by the author' might say otherwise.

Regarding attributing... Just put...

 

/* Original font by blah blah @ Blah blah */

 

That'll cover that and for the other question, listen to Lewwy, he's absolutely correct on this.

What others have said; but when licensing anything; if you are at all unsure of anything. Ask the author or distributor; it takes minutes and you can proceed knowing that your not breaking any rules.