1. What are the main differences between the Regular License and the Extended License?

In essence, the primary distinction lies in the intended distribution of your end product containing the licensed item. Under the Regular License, your end product can be disseminated freely, while the Extended License permits commercial sale. However, the nuances of these licenses extend beyond a simplistic dichotomy, necessitating thorough comprehension of the licensing terms and supplementary details provided within these FAQs.

For freelancers, the Regular License enables the creation of end products for clients, facilitating the charge for professional services. Refer to the FAQ titled "I'm a freelancer/agency. Can I use the item for an end product I'm doing for a client?" for comprehensive guidance in this regard.

It's important to note that our Music Licenses, SFX Licenses, and Video Media Licenses accommodate both free and paid usage scenarios. Consequently, the subsequent FAQs regarding free versus paid usage do not pertain to these specific licenses. For further elucidation on Music Licenses and SFX Licenses, please consult the AudioJungle FAQs, and for Video Media Licenses, kindly refer to the VideoHive FAQs.

2. Is the Regular License the same thing as an editorial license?

No, our Regular License pertains to end products distributed freely, irrespective of whether the item is utilized editorially within the end product. Conversely, the Extended License applies to end products intended for commercial sale, regardless of the editorial utilization of the item therein. If editorial usage is contemplated for your end product, select the Regular License if the product is distributed for free, and opt for the Extended License if the end product is intended for sale to consumers.

3. Which license do I need for an end product that is only accessible to paying users?

End products necessitating payment for access mandate the acquisition of an Extended License. Notably, multiple paying users are permissible as long as they interact with a singular end product.

A noteworthy exception pertains to blogging themes, which do not necessitate an Extended License for websites incorporating paywalls, payment gateways, or subscription requirements.

Example: A monetized website wherein access to content is contingent upon payment.

4. I am planning to use the item in a product that I will sell. Which license do I need?

For items forming integral components of products slated for sale, the Extended License is mandatory.

Example: A game or a line of commercially retailed t-shirts.

5. Which license do I need for an end product that is freely accessible or freely distributed to users?

The Regular License suffices for end products freely accessible to all users, even in instances where multiple end users engage with a singular end product.

Moreover, for blogging themes, the Regular License remains adequate irrespective of whether site visitors incur access charges.

Example: Dispensing free flyers or publishing YouTube videos accessible without cost.

6. I am a commercial entity or run a business. Do I always need an Extended License?

No, the necessity for an Extended License hinges upon the sale of the end product to consumers. If the end product remains free, a Regular License suffices, notwithstanding the commercial nature of the enterprise.

Example: A commercial web store wherein site access is gratuitous.

7. Do I need an Extended License to use an item in the packaging for a physical end product that I'm selling? What about for advertising for an end product that I'm selling?

No, the Regular License suffices. An Extended License is only mandated if the item is integrated into the product itself.

8. Which license do I need for an end product that is free, but has parts some users need to pay to access or make use of?

The Regular License suffices if the item is used within the free part. If the item is used in a part that requires payment to access or make use of, you need the Extended License.

Example: If you were using a 3D model of a sword for a game and users could only obtain the sword by purchasing it, you'd need the Extended License. If it was the starting weapon available to all users, the Regular License would suffice.

9. Which license do I need to use an item in a commercial?

You only need a Regular License where the end product is an advertisement, as the audience does not have to pay to view it. It doesn't matter if the advertisement is for things that are being sold.

Please note that our Music Licenses approach broadcast advertisements a bit differently. For more information, see the AudioJungle section of the FAQ.

Example: An After Effects template used to produce a TV commercial would only need the Regular License.

10. Which license do I need to use an item in a film or broadcast TV (excluding ads)?

If the end product is a broadcast TV show or a movie, you need the Extended License.

Please note that our Music Licenses approach film and broadcast TV a bit differently. For more information, see the AudioJungle section of the FAQ.

Example: Even using an After Effects template on a TV show on a free-to-air channel requires an Extended License, because the end product is the show and that is being sold to the network.

11. Can I re-distribute an item? What about under an Extended License?

No. You can't license items and then make them available to others 'as-is' (that is, as a stand-alone item or as stock), regardless of which license you purchase.

Example: You can't buy a business card template and distribute it as a template, source files and all.

12. Can I purchase an Extended License for an item and use it within another item I plan to sell as stock?

Please see the Author Licensing FAQs for more info.

13. Can I use a template to create my printed end product and, without any further customizations, sell the product?

Yes. Some templates are designed to create a printed product and require little or no modification before use in the printed product. You will need an Extended License to sell the end product. Keep in mind that you should not sell the template itself.

Example: You purchase a greeting card template and get it printed on cards that you sell.

14. If I purchase an Extended License, do I get a multi-use, multi-domain, multi-client or developer license?

No. The Extended License is still limited to a single end product, but you can re-sell that product. The few exceptions are images from PhotoDune, and Tools (which allow multiple use and have their own license). Additionally, our SFX and Video Media Licenses offer a multi-use option. See "Permitted Multi-Use" FAQ section for more details.

15. Does the Extended License allow me to create an app or service that generates customized versions of the file for users? Or can I sell multiple customizations of an item under an Extended License?

No. The Extended License only allows for a single end product. By allowing your users to download their own customized versions, you're allowing the item to be used in multiple end products. You could purchase a single license for each user that picks that template.

Example: You can't use a flyer template within an online flyer generator that allows users to include their information and download a customized flyer.

16. Do you have a developer license?

No. At this time we don't have a developer or multi-client license for themes and code items.

Example: You cannot buy a WordPress theme once and use it for more than one client.