What is a license agreement and how does it affect me?
A license agreement is a legal understanding between you and the font vendor on how the fonts will be used. You, as the licensee, have certain responsibilities when you use Type 1 or CID-keyed fonts. For example, you may be licensed to use the fonts on only one printer, or your license may allow you to use the fonts on a network of printers. Not all license agreements are the same. You must read each license agreement carefully to ensure that you are not in violation of it. Items you need to look for in the license agreement include: • The number of backup copies you may make of the fonts. Often, you are allowed only one set of backup copies. • The number of computers on which the fonts may be installed. Some license agreements allow you to install fonts on only one host, while others allow you to install them on many computers, as long as the fonts are used with only one printer. If the license agreement restricts your use to a single printer and you decide that you want to use the fo
