If you use Kittl WATCH THIS | Kittl License Explained
TLDRThe video discusses the licensing rules of using Kittl, a popular platform for creating print-on-demand products. It clarifies that users can legally use Kittl's templates for physical products without significant alteration, although changes are recommended to avoid easy copying. For digital downloads, the templates can be sold with a physical product in mind, but not as standalone files. AI-generated images from Kittl AI are permitted for both personal and commercial use. All fonts provided by Kittl are suitable for commercial use, but caution is advised when using external fonts. Standalone elements can be used on print-on-demand products, and there are no restrictions on selling platforms or countries. The license is not capped by the number of products sold. Attribution is required for free plan users. Even if a Pro subscription is canceled, previously downloaded designs can still be used. Designs made with Kittl can be copyrighted, but not if they include templates or elements from Kittl. The video also outlines what is not permitted, such as selling Disney designs or competing with Kittl using their designs.
Takeaways
- 📚 **Kittle's Popularity**: Kittle is becoming popular for print-on-demand due to its extensive template library.
- 🎨 **Template Usage**: You can legally use any Kittle template for physical products without major modifications, but it's suggested to make changes to avoid easy copying.
- 🔄 **Digital Downloads**: For digital downloads, you can sell templates with a physical product in mind, but not as standalone files like SVG or PNG.
- 🤖 **Kittle AI**: AI-generated images from Kittle can be used for both personal and commercial products.
- 🔡 **Font Usage**: All fonts pre-loaded in Kittle are allowed for commercial use, but external fonts need to be verified for commercial licensing.
- 🚫 **Standalone Elements**: Unlike Canva, Kittle allows the use of standalone elements for print-on-demand products, although it's not recommended for differentiation.
- 📝 **Free Plan Attribution**: With the Kittle free plan, you can use designs commercially but must include attribution.
- ⏰ **Subscription Cancellation**: If you cancel your Kittle Pro subscription, you retain the right to sell products with designs you created while subscribed.
- 🌎 **Global Sales**: There are no blacklisted sites or countries for selling Kittle-designed print-on-demand products.
- 📈 **Unlimited License**: The license for Kittle designs is not capped by the number of products sold.
- 📁 **Design Copyright**: Designs made in Kittle can be copyrighted to you unless they include elements or templates that are not exclusively yours.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The video discusses the licensing rules for using Kittl templates and designs for commercial products, including print-on-demand items.
How does Kittl's licensing differ from Canva's?
-Kittl allows users to use their templates for physical products without the need for significant changes, whereas Canva requires modifications to their templates for use.
Is it necessary to make changes to a Kittl template when using it for a physical product?
-No, it's not legally required to make changes, but it is recommended to add unique elements like colors or text to prevent easy copying.
Can digital downloads be sold using Kittl templates?
-Yes, but with the condition that the digital product has a physical end product in mind, such as a print set that a customer can download and print themselves.
What is the policy on using AI-generated images from Kittl AI for commercial purposes?
-Users are legally allowed to use AI-generated images from Kittl AI for both personal and commercial products.
Are all the fonts offered by Kittl suitable for commercial use?
-Yes, all pre-loaded fonts in Kittl are allowed for commercial use, but users should ensure that any externally added fonts are also cleared for commercial use.
Does Kittl allow the use of standalone elements on print-on-demand products?
-Yes, standalone elements can be used and printed on products, although it's advised to modify them for uniqueness.
What is the attribution requirement for users on the Kittl free plan?
-Users on the free plan can use Kittl designs but must include attribution as specified by Kittl when they download the file.
If a user cancels their Kittl Pro subscription, do they lose the rights to sell products with previously downloaded designs?
-No, users retain the right to sell products with designs they created and downloaded while having a Pro subscription, even after canceling.
Are there any restrictions on where or in which countries Kittl-licensed products can be sold?
-No, there are no restrictions on the countries where products can be sold, and the license is not capped by the number of products or sales volume.
Can users copyright their own designs made in Kittl?
-Yes, users can attribute and copyright their own designs, but if the design includes templates or elements from Kittl, they do not have exclusive rights to it.
What are some things that are not permitted under Kittl's licensing?
-Users are not allowed to resell or offer Kittl designs as digital stock material, sublicense them, claim exclusive rights to the designs, create designs that compete with Kittl, or use them in illegal ways.
Outlines
🎨 Understanding Kittle's Licensing for Print on Demand
The video discusses the popularity of Kittle for print on demand due to its vast template library. However, it highlights the need to understand Kittle's licensing rules for legal use in commercial products. The creator clarifies that while Kittle's templates can be used directly for physical products, they recommend making changes to avoid easy copying. For digital downloads, Kittle allows the use of templates with a physical product in mind, but not as standalone files. Kittle AI's clip art can be used commercially, and all pre-loaded fonts are suitable for commercial use, but caution is advised when using external fonts. The video also addresses the legality of using standalone elements in designs and the attribution requirements for the free plan users. It concludes with the assurance that there are no restrictions on selling on various platforms or in different countries and that the license is not capped on the number of products sold.
📝 Kittle Licensing Clarifications and Copyright Information
This paragraph provides further details on Kittle's licensing terms. It explains that users can continue selling products with designs created during a Kittle Pro subscription even after canceling. There are no blacklisted sites for selling print-on-demand products, and the license is global with no cap on the number of goods produced. The video emphasizes that while designs made in Kittle can be copyrighted, if they include elements from a template, exclusive rights cannot be claimed. It also outlines what is permitted use under Kittle's license, such as commercial products, physical end products, digital products, and various media uses. It prohibits the resale of designs as digital stock material, sub-licensing, claiming exclusive rights to designs, and creating designs that compete with Kittle. The video advises against using Kittle's designs for illegal purposes or infringing on others' intellectual property.
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Keywords
💡Kittle
💡Print on Demand
💡Licensing Rules
💡Digital Downloads
💡AI Generated Images
💡Commercial Use
💡Fonts
💡Standalone Elements
💡Attribution
💡Blacklisted Sites
💡Exclusive Rights
Highlights
Kittle's popularity has grown, especially for print-on-demand products, due to their extensive template offerings.
Kittle has a new program separate from Canva, which introduces different licensing rules for design and commercial product sales.
The licensing page for Kittle is considered unclear, prompting a direct discussion with Kittle for clarification.
With Kittle, you can use any template as-is for physical products, unlike Canva which requires modifications.
Kittle recommends adding changes to templates for uniqueness, but it's not legally required.
For digital downloads, you can sell templates with a physical product in mind, but not as standalone files.
Kittle AI allows the creation of clip art images, which are legally usable for both personal and commercial products.
All fonts offered by Kittle can be used for commercial purposes.
External fonts added to Kittle must be verified for commercial use, as adding them to Kittle does not automatically grant commercial rights.
Unlike Canva, Kittle permits the use of standalone elements for print-on-demand products.
Even on the free plan, you can use Kittle's designs commercially, but attribution is required.
If you cancel your Kittle Pro subscription, you retain the right to sell products with designs created while you were a subscriber.
There are no blacklisted sites or countries for selling print-on-demand products made with Kittle designs.
The license for Kittle designs is not capped by the number of products sold or the countries where they can be sold.
Designs made in Kittle can be copyrighted back to the creator, but not if they include elements from a template.
Kittle's license explicitly prohibits the creation and sale of designs that infringe on others' intellectual property.
You cannot use Kittle designs to compete with Kittle by creating a design platform.
For further questions or clarifications on Kittle's licensing, the license page can be consulted or viewers can ask in the comments.
