If you use Kittl WATCH THIS | Kittl License Explained
TLDRThe video discusses the licensing rules for using Kittl, a popular design platform for print-on-demand products. It clarifies that users can legally use Kittl templates for physical products without significant alteration, although adding unique elements is recommended to avoid easy copying. For digital downloads, the template must be tied to a physical product. AI-generated images from Kittl AI are allowed for both personal and commercial use. All pre-loaded fonts in Kittl can be used commercially, but caution is advised when adding external fonts. Standalone elements can be used on print-on-demand products, and there are no restrictions on platforms or countries for sales. The license is not capped on the number of products sold. Designs made in Kittl can be copyrighted, but if they include templates or elements from Kittl, exclusive rights are not held. The video also outlines permitted and prohibited uses under Kittl's licensing agreement.
Takeaways
- 📚 Use any Kittl template for physical products without significant alteration, but it's suggested to add changes like colors or text to avoid easy copying.
- 💾 For digital downloads, you can sell templates with a physical product in mind, but you cannot sell standalone SVG or PNG files.
- 🤖 AI-generated images from Kittl AI can be used for both personal and commercial products.
- 🔠 All fonts pre-loaded into Kittl are allowed for commercial use, but external fonts must be verified for commercial licensing.
- 🚫 Unlike Canva, standalone elements from Kittl can be used and printed on products without the need to combine them with other elements.
- 📝 Even with the free plan, you can use Kittl designs for commercial purposes, but you need to include attribution.
- ❌ If you cancel your Kittl Pro subscription, you retain the right to sell products with designs you created while subscribed.
- 🌎 There are no restrictions on where you can sell your print-on-demand products, and you can sell them worldwide.
- 🔢 There is no cap on the number of physical goods you can produce with a Kittl design.
- ⚖️ While you can copyright your own designs made in Kittl, if they include templates or elements from Kittl, you do not have exclusive rights to them.
- 🚫 You are not allowed to create designs that compete with Kittl or infringe on someone else's intellectual property.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The video discusses the licensing rules and guidelines for using Kittl templates to design commercial products, including print-on-demand items.
How does Kittl's licensing differ from Canva's?
-Kittl's licensing rules are different from Canva's in that you can use Kittl templates directly for physical products without needing to make significant changes, unlike Canva where you need to modify their templates.
What does Kittl recommend when using their templates for commercial products?
-Kittl recommends adding changes such as altering colors and adding new text to the templates to avoid easy copying, although this is a suggestion and not a legal requirement.
Can you sell digital downloads using Kittl templates?
-Yes, you can sell digital downloads with a physical product in mind, such as a set of prints that a customer can download and print themselves.
What are the rules for using AI-generated images from Kittl AI?
-You are legally allowed to use AI-generated images from Kittl AI for both personal and commercial products, and you can sell them on platforms like Etsy.
Are all the fonts offered by Kittl suitable for commercial use?
-Yes, all the fonts that are pre-loaded into Kittl are allowed for commercial use. However, if you upload fonts from other sources, you need to ensure they are also suitable for commercial use.
What is the policy on using standalone elements from Kittl on products?
-Unlike Canva, Kittl allows the use of standalone elements that can be printed directly on products, although it is recommended to modify them to stand out from the competition.
What happens if you stop using the Kittl Pro subscription?
-If you stop using the Kittl Pro subscription, you still retain the right to sell products with designs you created while you had the subscription.
Are there any blacklisted sites or countries where you cannot sell Kittl-designed products?
-No, there are no blacklisted sites or countries. You can sell print-on-demand products anywhere in the world.
Is there a limit to the number of physical products you can sell with a Kittl design?
-No, there is no cap on the number of physical products you can sell with a Kittl design. You can sell as many as you want.
Can you attribute and copyright your own designs made in Kittl?
-You can attribute and copyright your own designs, but if your designs include templates or elements from Kittl, you do not have exclusive rights to them.
What are some restrictions mentioned in the Kittl licensing agreement?
-You cannot resell or offer Kittl designs as digital stock material, sub-license them, claim exclusive rights to them, create designs that compete with Kittl, or use them in a way that infringes on someone else's intellectual property.
Outlines
📚 Understanding Kittle's Licensing for Print on Demand
The first paragraph discusses the popularity of Kittle for print on demand services due to its extensive template offerings. It highlights the new licensing rules that come with using Kittle for commercial products and the potential confusion regarding these rules. The speaker clarifies that they have sought direct clarification from Kittle on how to legally use their templates for physical products. They find out that users can use any template for physical products without major modifications, but it's suggested to make changes like altering colors or adding text to prevent easy copying. For digital downloads, templates can be used with the intention of a physical product, such as downloadable prints or a wrap for a glass cup, but not as standalone files like SVG and PNG. Kittle AI, which generates clip art images, is also covered under commercial use. All fonts provided by Kittle are available for commercial use, but caution is advised when adding external fonts to ensure they are also suitable for commercial purposes. Lastly, standalone elements can be used and printed on products, which differs from Canva's policy.
🏢 Kittle's Licensing Terms and Commercial Use
The second paragraph delves into the specifics of Kittle's licensing terms. It confirms that designs made on the Kittle free plan can still be used commercially, but require attribution. If a user decides to discontinue their Kittle Pro subscription, they do not lose the rights to sell products with designs created while the subscription was active. There are no blacklisted sites or geographical restrictions on where Kittle designs can be sold. The license does not limit the number of physical products that can be sold, allowing for scalability from a few to millions of items. However, if a design includes elements from a template, the user does not have exclusive rights to it, meaning others can sell similar designs. The paragraph concludes with a brief overview of permitted and prohibited uses according to Kittle's license, emphasizing the importance of not infringing on others' intellectual property or competing directly with Kittle using their designs.
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Keywords
💡Kittle
💡Licensing rules
💡Print on demand
💡Commercial use
💡Digital downloads
💡AI-generated images
💡Fonts
💡Standalone elements
💡Attribution
💡Kittle Pro
💡Exclusive rights
Highlights
Kittle has become popular for print on demand due to its thousands of editable templates.
Kittle's licensing rules are different from Canva's, affecting how you legally design to sell commercial products.
You can use any Kittle template for a physical product without making changes, although it's suggested to alter it to avoid easy copying.
For digital downloads, you can sell Kittle templates with a physical product in mind, but not as standalone files.
Kittle AI allows you to create clip art images that are legally usable for both personal and commercial products.
All fonts offered by Kittle are available for commercial use, but external fonts need to be verified for commercial licensing.
You can use standalone elements from Kittle for print on demand products without needing to create a new design.
Even on the free plan, you can use Kittle designs commercially, but you must include attribution.
If you cancel your Kittle Pro subscription, you can still sell products with designs you created while you had the subscription.
There are no blacklisted sites or countries where you can't sell Kittle-designed print on demand products.
The license for Kittle designs is not capped by the number of physical goods you can print.
You can copyright your own designs made in Kittle, but not if they include Kittle templates or elements.
Kittle's permitted use includes commercial products, physical end products, rasterized images for digital products, and various media uses.
You cannot resell or sub-license Kittle designs as digital stock material or claim exclusive rights to them.
Ensure that any external fonts you use are legally available for commercial use, as adding them to Kittle doesn't automatically grant commercial rights.
Kittle's licensing page provides further details and clarification on what is and isn't allowed for commercial use.