Licensing & Usage
TL;DR
- Personal = for you/your household (digital or printed at home).
- Classroom (1 teacher) = for you + your students.
- School / Org = share with staff at one school/site.
- Digital downloads: no commercial use at launch (no selling products made from the files).
- Spoonflower fabric/wallpaper: small makers may sell physical items they make. Brands/wholesale need a Brand License.
When in doubt, ask me.
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What this covers
This page explains how you can use Moxie Color downloads (printables, textures, stickers, pattern assets) and what you can do with items purchased via Spoonflower and Amazon/KDP. Copyright always remains with Jennifer Chin / Moxie Color.
Quick compare
| License | Who it’s for | You can | You can’t |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | Individuals & households | Print/use for yourself or your family; unlimited home prints | Share the files; upload them anywhere; sell products using the files |
| Classroom (1 teacher) | One educator with their students | Print/copy for your classes; use in slides/LMS (closed access) | Share files with other staff; post files publicly; sell or redistribute |
| School / Org | One school/site team | Share files internally with staff at one school; print for programs | Share district-wide; post publicly; sell or redistribute |
| Spoonflower — Maker-friendly | Small makers using my fabric/wallpaper | Make & sell physical goods in small batches (see limits) | Scan/recreate the design; sell the digital design; large/wholesale runs without license |
| Brand License (by request) | Brands, retailers, wholesale, or large runs | Licensed large-scale production, retail/wholesale, packaging, etc. | Use outside license scope; resell digital designs; upload to stock/POD as assets |
Licenses in detail
Personal
Best for: art lovers, hobbyists, families.
You may:
- Print unlimited copies for personal use at home.
- Use on your personal devices.
- Post photos of your finished pieces online (tagging appreciated!).
You may not:
- Share, email, or upload the files.
- Sell prints/products using the files.
- Use in templates, stock packs, or to train ML/AI models.
Classroom (1 teacher)
Best for: one teacher, therapist, librarian, or teaching artist.
You may:
- Print/copy for your students (all your sections).
- Use in slides, Google Classroom, Canvas, etc., if access is limited to your students.
- Send PDFs to students/families enrolled in your class.
You may not:
- Share the files with other staff (they’ll need their own license).
- Post the files publicly.
- Sell or redistribute.
School / Organization
Best for: a single school building, department, or community program.
You may:
- Share files with staff at one school/site.
- Print/copy for on-site programs, clubs, events.
- Store files on an internal, access-controlled drive.
You may not:
- Share district-wide or across multiple sites (ask for a district quote).
- Post the files publicly.
- Sell or redistribute.
👉 Need district/campus bundles? Contact me.
Digital downloads (Gumroad) — no commercial use at launch
To keep things simple at launch, digital downloads are non-commercial.
That means: no selling products that incorporate the digital files, even if modified. Please use them for Personal/Classroom/School as above. If you’re a business and want to discuss a commercial use, reach out for a tailored license.
Why? I’m starting with clear, maker-friendly terms and will revisit digital commercial options later.
Spoonflower — small-maker friendly, brand-controlled
Small makers (allowed without a separate license)
You may make and sell physical items using my Spoonflower fabric/wallpaper as a small maker, provided all of the following are true:
- You’re a sole proprietor or team ≤ 3 people.
- You produce ≤ 100 units per design per year (any hand-made physical good).
- You sell direct-to-consumer (your website, Etsy, in-person).
- No wholesale to retailers; no retail chains; no licensed packaging.
You may:
- Photograph/market your finished physical goods - please tag me, I’d love to see what you make!
- Please state the material source (e.g., “surface design by Jennifer Chin, fabric by Spoonflower”). mutual support is a wonderful thing!
You may not:
- Scan/recreate/trace the pattern digitally.
- Sell, share, or upload the digital design.
- Use the design in logos/trademarks.
- Upload the design to third-party POD/stock sites as an asset.
Brands / wholesale / large runs (Brand License required)
If any of the following apply, please request a Brand License:
- Team size > 3 or company-run production.
- > 100 units per design per year, or any wholesale.
- Retail distribution (boutiques or chains), packaging, or co-branded collabs.
- Use on TV/apps/ads/OOH, or integration into a visual identity.
👉 Email me with: product type(s), estimated units, timeline, sales channels, and which design(s). I’ll respond with a fast quote and scope.
Amazon/KDP (paperbacks)
- You’re buying a book (physical). Classroom/School allowances depend on the edition noted on the product page.
- Please don’t scan or redistribute the interior pages as digital files.
Common scenarios (and answers)
-
I’m a solo Etsy seller making zipper pouches from your fabric. Okay?
Yes—this fits the Spoonflower small-maker allowance (stay under the unit cap). -
My boutique wants 500 pillows from your fabric.
That’s a Brand License request (wholesale + unit count). -
Can two teachers share one digital download?
Please purchase one license per teacher, or choose School/Org for a team. -
Can I post worksheets to a public blog?
Please don’t post the files. You can share photos/previews and link to the product page. -
Can I use your pattern in my logo or app UI?
Not without a written license add-on—please contact me.
Refunds & replacements
If a file is corrupted or you chose the wrong license, reply to your receipt or contact me. I’m human and reasonable.
The legal-ish bit
This page is a plain-English summary. The full license text inside each download (and your receipt) is the binding version. Copyright remains with Jennifer Chin / Moxie Color. Licenses are non-exclusive and non-transferable. No use of any asset to train ML/AI models or datasets.