Licensing Tiers and Usage of Purchased Products on Design Bundles

Issue: What licensing is included with my Plus membership, and how can I use the products I've acquired from Design Bundles for commercial purposes?

Resolution:

With a Design Bundles Plus Membership, you gain access to flexible licensing options that allow you to use products for a variety of purposes. Here’s an updated breakdown of the licensing included with each membership tier and how you can use the products commercially or for creating digital items within the licensing terms.

Understanding the Plus Membership Licensing Tiers

Hobbyist Plan:

• Includes a Personal License for all Plus Products.
• Usage: Ideal for personal projects and gifting, but not for commercial use or selling physical products.

Unlimited Plan:

• Includes a Premium License with the POD Addon for all Plus Products.
• Usage:
  • Suitable for creating and selling physical products.
  • Allows use on Print-on-Demand (POD) platforms such as Redbubble, Printify, and Zazzle.

Business Plan:

• Includes a Corporate License with the POD Addon for all Plus Products.
• Usage:
  • Designed for teams and organizations.
  • Covers commercial use for selling physical products.
  • Suitable for multi-user environments and POD workflows.

Using Designs for Physical Products

Hobbyist Plan (Personal Use Only):

• You may create physical products for personal use, such as gifts or home decor, but not for resale.

Unlimited and Business Plans (Commercial Use):

1. Creating Physical Products:

   • Use licensed products to create items such as t-shirts, mugs, bags, hats, signs, and more.
   • All physical products must be handmade by you or your team using your own equipment or a POD service (if applicable).

2. Fonts and Graphics Usage:

   • Fonts: Use fonts to create custom text designs for physical merchandise.
   • Graphics: You can use graphics as-is or customize them to fit your needs.

3. Selling Physical Products:

   • You may sell physical products on any platform, including Etsy, your own website, or local markets.
4. For Digital Product Endeavors

• If your goal revolves around crafting digital items, it's vital to adhere to our Transformative Guidelines to ensure your creations align with our licensing terms. These guidelines outline how assets must be significantly altered or combined with other elements to create unique and original work, avoiding direct reuse of licensed designs.
  
  

License Grant for Purchases/Downloads

For every product you purchase or download from Design Bundles, you are granted a license that allows specific rights to use the product.

• Ownership: You are not granted ownership of the product’s copyright; the copyright remains with the creator.
• Rights: Your license permits you to use the product according to the terms associated with your Plus Membership tier.
  
  

Important Restrictions

1. No Digital Product Sales Without Transformation:

   • Licensed assets must be transformed significantly before being used in digital items for sale. Refer to the Transformative Guidelines for details.

2. No Redistribution of Original Files:

   • The original files cannot be shared, sublicensed, or resold in any form.

3. Print-on-Demand Limitations:

   • Products must not be uploaded to POD platforms as standalone designs or templates. They must be part of a unique, finished physical product.

How Design Bundles Supports Your Creative Endeavors

Design Bundles’ licensing options are designed to provide flexibility and clarity, empowering you to create products confidently. If you have questions or need assistance understanding the terms of your license, our dedicated support team is here to help. Contact us anytime for guidance.