If you use Kittl WATCH THIS | Kittl License Explained
TLDRKittle, a popular platform for print-on-demand products, offers thousands of templates for customization. Despite initial confusion, the licensing rules for Kittle are distinct from those of Canva. Users can legally use Kittle templates for physical products without significant alteration, though it's advised to make changes to prevent easy copying. For digital downloads, designs should be sold with a physical product in mind, avoiding standalone file sales. Kittle AI allows commercial use of AI-generated images, and all pre-loaded fonts are suitable for commercial use, but caution is advised with external fonts. Standalone elements can be used on products, and the free plan permits use with attribution. There are no restrictions on selling platforms or countries, and no cap on the number of products sold. However, users don't have exclusive rights to templates or elements from Kittle, and designs cannot be used to compete with Kittle or infringe on third-party properties.
Takeaways
- 📚 Use any Kittl template for physical products without modification, but it's advised to make changes to avoid easy copying.
- 💡 For digital downloads, you can sell templates with a physical product in mind, but not as standalone files like SVG or PNG.
- 🚀 With Kittl AI, you can legally use AI-generated images for both personal and commercial products.
- 🔍 All fonts provided by Kittl are allowed for commercial use, but be cautious with external fonts not native to Kittl.
- 🌐 You can use standalone elements from Kittl on your print-on-demand products, which differs from Canva's policy.
- 📝 Even on the free plan, you can use Kittl designs commercially, but you must include attribution.
- ❌ If you cancel your Kittl Pro subscription, you still retain the right to sell products with designs you created while subscribed.
- 🌍 There are no blacklisted sites for selling print-on-demand products made with Kittl; you can sell globally.
- 🔢 There's no cap on the number of physical products you can create and sell using Kittl designs.
- ✅ You can copyright your own designs made in Kittl, but not if they include templates or elements not originally yours.
- 🚫 Do not use Kittl designs to create products that compete with Kittl or violate copyright laws, like creating Disney designs.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video transcript?
-The main topic of the video transcript is an explanation of the licensing rules for using Kittl, a design platform, for creating and selling commercial products.
How does Kittl's licensing differ from Canva's?
-Kittl's licensing rules are different from Canva's in that with Kittl, users can use templates directly for physical products without needing to make significant changes, whereas Canva requires modifications to their templates before use.
What is the recommendation when using Kittl's templates for commercial products?
-While it's not legally required, it is recommended to make changes such as altering colors or adding new text to Kittl's templates to avoid easy copying and to stand out from the competition.
Can digital downloads be sold using Kittl's templates?
-Yes, but with a catch. You can sell digital downloads with a physical product in mind, such as a set of prints for customers to download and print themselves. However, you cannot sell standalone SVG and PNG files as digital downloads.
What is the policy regarding the use of AI-generated images from Kittl AI for commercial use?
-Users are legally allowed to use AI-generated images from Kittl AI for both personal and commercial products, including selling 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 suitable for commercial use. However, if you upload fonts from other sources, you must ensure they are also suitable for commercial use.
What is the stance on using standalone elements from Kittl for print on demand products?
-Unlike Canva, Kittl allows the use of standalone elements for print on demand products. However, it is not recommended to use them without making additional changes to distinguish your products.
If a user is only on the free plan of Kittl, can they still use Kittl's designs for commercial purposes?
-Yes, users on the free plan can use Kittl's designs for commercial purposes, but they must include attribution as per Kittl's instructions.
What happens to the designs if a user decides to cancel their Kittl Pro subscription?
-Even if a user cancels their Kittl Pro subscription, they retain the right to continue selling products with designs they created while the subscription was active.
Are there any restrictions on where or in which countries users can sell their Kittl-designed print on demand products?
-No, there are no restrictions. Users can sell their print on demand products in any country around the world.
Is there a limit to the number of physical products that can be sold using a Kittl design?
-No, there is no cap on the number of physical products that can be sold using a Kittl design. Users can sell as many products as they wish.
What are the restrictions regarding the use of Kittl's designs for creating a competing design platform?
-Users are not allowed to use Kittl's designs to create a competing design platform. This would be considered a violation of their licensing terms.
Outlines
🎨 Kittle's Licensing for Print on Demand and Commercial Use
The video discusses the popularity of Kittle for print on demand products due to its extensive template offerings. It addresses the licensing rules for using Kittle's templates legally for commercial products, contrasting them with Canva's rules. The creator clarifies that while Kittle allows the use of their templates for physical products without major modifications, they recommend adding unique elements to avoid easy replication. For digital downloads, Kittle templates can be used with the intention of a physical end product, but selling standalone files like SVG and PNG is not permitted. Kittle AI allows commercial use of AI-generated images on platforms like Etsy, subject to the platform's rules. All fonts provided by Kittle are available for commercial use, but caution is advised when uploading external fonts to ensure their commercial usability. Canva's restrictions on standalone element use do not apply to Kittle, which permits the use of standalone elements in designs. Even with a free plan, Kittle allows the use of their designs with proper attribution. There is no loss of license if a Kittle Pro subscription is canceled, and no geographical or quantity restrictions apply to selling products with Kittle designs. However, selling designs as digital stock material or claiming exclusive rights to Kittle templates is prohibited. The video concludes with a reminder to respect Kittle's licensing terms and to seek clarification if needed.
📚 Kittle's Licensing Terms and Copyright Considerations
This paragraph provides a summary of Kittle's licensing terms, emphasizing permitted uses and restrictions. Users are allowed to use Kittle designs for commercial products, including physical end products, rasterized images for digital products, and various media such as websites, video games, ads, and social media posts. However, reselling or offering Kittle designs as digital stock material, sublicensing, or claiming exclusive rights to the designs is not allowed. It is also illegal to use Kittle to create and sell designs that infringe on others' intellectual property, such as Disney designs. The video advises against using Kittle's designs to compete with Kittle by creating a design platform. The speaker encourages viewers to review Kittle's licensing page for complete information and to ask questions if anything is unclear.
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💡Kittle
💡Licensing rules
💡Print on demand
💡Physical product
💡Digital downloads
💡Kittle AI
💡Commercial use
💡Attribution
💡Standalone elements
💡Kittle Pro
💡Exclusive rights
Highlights
Kittle has gained popularity for print on demand due to its extensive template offerings.
A new program separate from Canva introduces different licensing rules for using Kittle templates legally.
Kittle's licensing page is considered unclear, prompting a direct discussion for clarification.
Templates from Kittle can be used as-is for physical products without major modifications.
Recommendations are made to add changes for uniqueness, but it's not a legal requirement.
Digital downloads can be sold with a physical product in mind, but not as standalone files.
AI-generated images from Kittle AI are permitted for both personal and commercial use.
All fonts offered by Kittle are approved for commercial use.
External fonts must be verified for commercial use before adding to Kittle projects.
Standalone elements from Kittle can be used and printed on products without additional design requirements.
Even with a free Kittle plan, designs can be used commercially with proper attribution.
Once a design is created and downloaded with a Kittle Pro subscription, it can continue to be sold even after the subscription ends.
There are no blacklisted sites for selling Kittle-designed print-on-demand products.
Kittle's license is not limited by country and there is no cap on the number of physical goods that can be produced.
Designs made in Kittle can be copyrighted back to the creator unless they include templates or elements not originally created by the user.
Kittle's license explicitly prohibits using their designs to create competing design platforms.
Illegal use of Kittle's designs, such as creating Disney designs for sale, is not permitted.
For further questions or clarifications on Kittle's licensing, the license page can be consulted.