Licensing

Birds of Paradise Font License

The quick answer: the free Birds of Paradise font is for personal use only. Your own wedding invitations, school work and personal posts are fine. Anything for a business needs a commercial license from Herofonts. Here's the detail, based on the license file that comes with the font.

Legal Terms & Conditions

Birds of Paradise Licensing Policy

Personal Use Only (Demo Version)

Notice for Designers and Agencies:

The free Birds of Paradise download is Herofonts' demo version. It ships with a one-page license (PERSONAL-USE-ONLY.png) that says, in short: if you are running a business and using the font, you need a commercial licence. The table below follows that file point by point. The full EULA is at herofonts.com/license.

Scope of Permission Matrix

Personal Projects & Hobby DesignsInvitations, posters and other artwork for your own personal use.

Permitted

Student & Academic CourseworkArtwork made for school purposes.

Permitted

Personal Social Media (images of the font)Rasterized images on your own Facebook, X or Instagram account, as long as you do not represent a company or business.

Permitted

Products, Packaging & MagazinesDesigning a product, a magazine or packaging of any kind needs a commercial license.

Commercial License Required

Websites for a BusinessUsing the font on the web when you run a business needs a commercial license.

Commercial License Required

Events (Concerts or Any Paid Event)Promoting a concert or any lucrative event needs a commercial license.

Commercial License Required

Books, Ebooks & VideosBook covers, ebooks and video (including YouTube) need a commercial license.

Commercial License Required

Social Media for a CompanyPosting for a brand or business account needs a commercial license.

Commercial License Required

Logos, Client Work & MerchandiseLogos, paid client projects, Etsy printables, t-shirts and print-on-demand are business use.

Commercial License Required

Redistributing the Font FileHerofonts warns that unauthorized reproduction or distribution of the font may lead to legal action.

Commercial License Required

Need a Commercial License for Client Work?

Commercial licenses are sold only by Herofonts, the foundry and trademark holder. Buy it there before using the font for a business, product or client.

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FAQ

Common License Questions

Can I use Birds of Paradise for my own wedding invitations?

Yes. Invitations for your own wedding, party or family event are personal use, which the free license allows.

I'm a freelance designer making a client logo. Can I use the free version?

No. Paid client work and logos are commercial use. Buy a commercial license from Herofonts before you deliver the design.

Can I sell t-shirts, mugs or Etsy printables made with Birds of Paradise?

Not with the free version. Selling products, including print-on-demand items, is commercial use and needs a license.

Can I use it for a YouTube video, book cover or ebook?

The Herofonts personal-use terms specifically exclude books, ebooks and videos, so these need a commercial license.

Where can I buy the commercial license?

Directly from the foundry at herofonts.com/license.

More examples (Etsy, YouTube, Kindle covers) in our guide: Is Birds of Paradise free for commercial use? Buy a license at herofonts.com/license.

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