O'Plérou Studio
Effective Date: January 2026
This License Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between O'Plérou Studio ("Licensor") and the end user ("Licensee") upon acquisition of any licensed typeface.
1.1 Licensed Typefaces
Typeface designs and associated font software files provided by O'Plérou Studio.
1.2 Licensor
O'Plérou Studio, artist-led atelier creating digital sovereignty infrastructure, operated by O'Plérou Grebet.
1.3 Licensee
The individual or organization acquiring licensed usage rights to Licensed Typefaces.
1.4 License Types
Three license structures providing identical usage rights but differing in duration and payment:
2.1 Ownership
Licensed Typefaces are licensed, not sold. Licensor retains all intellectual property rights, copyright, and ownership. Licensee acquires usage rights only as specified in this Agreement.
2.2 License Grant
Licensor grants Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use Licensed Typefaces according to the license type acquired and company size selected.
2.3 What Licensee Receives
Licensed font files in OTF, WOFF, and WOFF2 formats.
2.4 Per-Weight Licensing
Each license covers one font weight. OS Kolia Regular, OS Kolia Medium, and OS Kolia Bold require separate licenses.
All licenses—Temporary, Ongoing, and Perpetual—include identical usage rights.
Permitted Uses:
Prohibited Uses:
File Formats:
OTF, WOFF, and WOFF2.
Installation Scope:
Unlimited installations within Licensee's organization plus one initial subcontractor working on Licensee's projects.
Duration: Fixed 1-year term from purchase date
Payment: One-time licensing fee
Expiration:
License terminates at end of 1-year term. Licensee must cease all use and remove font files from all systems.
No Renewal:
To continue use after 1 year, acquire new license.
Duration: Continuous (while annual renewal payments remain current)
Payment: Annual recurring licensing fee
Renewal:
License automatically renews annually. Annual licensing fee charged on renewal date.
Cancellation:
Licensee may cancel at any time. Licensed access remains valid until end of current billing period, after which Licensee must cease all use and remove font files.
Payment Failure:
If annual payment fails, license enters Past Due status. Licensee has 7 days to update payment method before license expires.
Notifications:
Email reminders sent 30 days and 7 days before renewal date.
Duration: Permanent
Payment: One-time licensing fee
Non-Transferable:
License bound to original Licensee. Cannot be transferred, resold, or reassigned.
Company Growth:
If company size increases beyond licensed tier, upgrade required. Licensees who upgrade receive discount pricing in recognition of ongoing partnership and business growth. Contact founder@oplerou.studio for upgrade pricing.
4.1 Platform Embedding Prohibition
Licensee may not upload, embed, or make Licensed Typefaces accessible on any third-party platform where unlicensed users could access or use them.
These typefaces are licensed Ivorian cultural artifacts. Platform prohibition protects the integrity and intentionality of how these cultural objects circulate in digital space.
Prohibited platforms include:
Permitted: Upload to Figma, Canva, or similar tools for internal team use only, provided access restricted to licensed employees and contractors.
4.2 Violation Consequences
Violation of platform prohibition results in:
4.3 Enforcement
Licensor monitors for violations through platform searches, community reports, and compliance audits.
Process:
Penalties due within 30 days of notice.
5.1 Requirement
When work using Licensed Typefaces is published or made public, Licensee agrees to credit "O'Plérou Studio" or "An O'Plérou Typeface."
Attribution keeps Ivorian cultural artifacts connected to their African source.
5.2 Enforcement
Attribution is cultural stewardship practice, not legally enforced through financial penalty.
Pattern of non-attribution may affect future license approvals. Licensor may publicly identify Licensees not honoring cultural stewardship.
5.3 Marketing Rights
Licensor may feature Licensee's work using Licensed Typefaces in portfolio, website, and marketing materials once made public by Licensee.
6.1 Company Size Tiers
Licensing fees based on total company size (employees, contractors, consultants, freelancers, temporary staff):
6.2 Accurate Selection
Licensee must select tier that accurately reflects company size at time of acquisition.
6.3 GDP-Based Pricing
Licensing fees adjust based on country purchasing power parity to ensure accessibility across economic contexts.
European Union pricing standardized at median GDP-PPP as required by EU law.
6.4 Upgrades
If company size exceeds licensed tier, upgrade required. Contact founder@oplerou.studio.
7.1 Licensing for Clients
Designers, studios, and agencies may acquire licenses on behalf of clients. Client becomes the named Licensee and owns the license.
7.2 Separate Licenses Required
Each client requires separate license.
7.3 Installation Scope
License valid within Licensee's organization plus one initial subcontractor.
7.4 Contractor Liability
If designer/agency acquires license for client, designer/agency responsible for ensuring compliant use. Violations arising from failure to communicate restrictions are designer/agency's liability.
Designer/agency must provide written notice to clients of all usage restrictions.
7.5 Client Protection
Client not liable for contractor violations if client had no knowledge and did not instruct contractor to violate terms.
If client becomes aware of violation, client must cease use immediately or acquire proper license.
8.1 Breach Conditions
License terminates immediately if Licensee:
8.2 Termination Consequences
Upon termination:
8.3 Legal Action
Licensor may pursue legal action for violations. Breaching party liable for damages, legal fees, and costs.
9.1 Personal & Private Use Only
Trial versions may be used for personal and private evaluation only. Commercial, public, or client work prohibited without license.
9.2 Trial Duration
Trial period determined by Licensor. At end of trial, acquire license or remove font files.
9.3 No Rights Granted
Trial use grants no usage rights beyond personal evaluation. Trial users bound by same prohibitions on redistribution, modification, and platform embedding.
10.1 Provided Formats
OTF, WOFF, and WOFF2.
10.2 Modification Prohibition
Licensee may not:
10.3 Custom Work
For custom modifications, contact founder@oplerou.studio.
11.1 Payment Processing
All transactions processed through Paddle.com, Merchant of Record.
11.2 No Refunds
Digital licenses are non-refundable.
11.3 Currency
Licensing fees listed in USD. Local currency conversion handled by Paddle.
11.4 Failed Payments (Ongoing)
If renewal payment fails, Paddle attempts payment 3 times over 7 days. After 3 failed attempts, license expires.
12.1 Contact
founder@oplerou.studio
12.2 Scope
Licensor provides support for licensing and technical questions at Licensor's discretion. No obligation to assist with installation, compatibility, or third-party software issues.
12.3 Response Time
Most inquiries responded to within 3-5 business days. No guaranteed response time.
13.1 "As Is"
Licensed Typefaces provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, including merchantability, fitness for particular purpose, or non-infringement.
13.2 Risk
All risk as to quality and performance rests with Licensee.
13.3 Limitation of Liability
Licensor not liable for lost profits, data loss, system failures, or consequential damages.
13.4 Maximum Liability
Licensor's total liability shall not exceed amount paid by Licensee for the Licensed Typeface.
14.1 Font Updates
Licensor may update or improve Licensed Typefaces at any time. Updates provided to active Licensees at Licensor's discretion.
14.2 Agreement Modifications
This Agreement may be modified at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance of revised terms.
Licensee responsible for reviewing Agreement at oplerou.studio/license-agreement.
15.1 Applicable Law
This Agreement governed by laws of Côte d'Ivoire and international copyright conventions.
15.2 Jurisdiction
Disputes resolved according to Ivorian legal jurisdiction.
If any provision deemed invalid, remaining provisions remain in effect.
This Agreement constitutes entire understanding between Licensor and Licensee and supersedes all prior agreements.
By acquiring Licensed Typefaces, Licensee affirms having read and agreed to all terms.
Violation may result in license termination, financial penalties, and legal action.
O'Plérou Studio
Email: founder@oplerou.studio
Website: oplerou.studio
These Licensed Typefaces are Ivorian cultural artifacts created for Africa's digital sovereignty.
Last Updated: January 2026