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01

About

Heavyweight is the symbolic name for common creative efforts in typeface design established in Prague in 2013. The founding members are Filip Matejicek and Jan Horcik. The name refers to the typographical description of a voluminous font style, its heavy weight. Primarily, however, it express the emphasis put on simplicity, precision of detail, and tasteful design, which can be used variably across graphic design applications. Its contemporary approach to typeface design goes hand in hand with respect for the discipline and its history. Delight in experiment is rooted in a knowledge of rules of typography. Authenticity is an integral prerequisite of the creative strategy, with our signature style being dosed such that the result is original, but still variable in use. In its brief life, Heavyweight has produced fonts that are used globally by institutions such as The New York Times, Walker Art Center, Whitney Museum etc., but also small independent publishing houses and start-ups. Heavyweight fonts are designed and technically crafted to be available for a comprehensive range of uses in print and on websites, in digital applications, broadcasting, etc.

Experiences

  • 2021École cantonale d'art de Lausanne (lecture)
  • 2019Antwerp Poster Festival
  • 2019École cantonale d'art de Lausanne (workshop)
  • 2018Lecture in Progress invited by B.A.M.
  • 2018Weltformat, Luzern
  • 2018Print Program, Carouge
  • 2018All Fonts Look the Same, Wellington
  • 2018Neue Schriften, Salzburg
  • 2017Libros Mutantes, Madrid
  • 2017Scholastika, Prague
  • 2016Faculty of Fine Arts, Brno
  • 2015TonLab, Prague
  • 2013Tipos Latinos, Prague

Selected Press

  • 2019Shoplifters #8: New Type Design
  • 2019Slanted Magazine #33: Prague
  • 2018Poster Tribune #10: Works from Prague
  • 2018It's Nice That
  • 2016Shoplifters #4 by Actual Source
  • 2016Ligature: Heavyweight interview
  • 2016Dolce Vita magazine
  • 2015Walker Art Center, Type Designers Q&A
  • 2014Revolver Revue

Selected Clients

  • Ray & Charles Eames Institute
  • Vogue
  • MoMA, with Hort Berlin
  • Nike, Inc.
  • Philharmonie de Paris
  • Pangaia
  • Camper
  • Rapha
  • Walker Art Center
  • ON Running
02

Legal

  • 01Cookie Policy

    This cookie policy ("Policy") describes what cookies are and how Heavyweight Digital Type Foundry s.r.o. ("Heavyweight Digital Type Foundry s.r.o.", "we", "us" or "our") uses them on the heavyweight.cz website and any of its products or services (collectively, "Website" or "Services"). You should read this Policy so you can understand what type of cookies we use, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used. It also describes the choices available to you regarding accepting or declining the use of cookies. For further information on how we use, store and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy.

    WHAT ARE COOKIES?

    Cookies are small pieces of data stored in text files that are saved on your computer or other devices when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to remember you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a "session cookie") or for multiple repeat visits (using a "persistent cookie"). Session cookies are temporary cookies that are used during the course of your visit to the Website, and they expire when you close the web browser. Persistent cookies are used to remember your preferences within our Website and remain on your desktop or mobile device even after you close your browser or restart your computer. They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for you while visiting our Website or using our Services. Cookies may be set by the Website ("first-party cookies"), or by third parties, such as those who serve content or provide advertising or analytics services on the website ("third party cookies"). These third parties can recognize you when you visit our website and also when you visit certain other websites

    WHAT TYPE OF COOKIES DO WE USE?

    Necessary cookies:
    These cookies allow us to offer you the best possible experience when accessing and navigating through our Website and using its features. For example, these cookies let us recognize that you have created an account and have logged into that account to access the content.

    Functionality cookies:
    These cookies let us operate the Website and our Services in accordance with the choices you make. For example, we will recognize your username and remember how you customized the Website and Services during future visits.

    Analytical cookies:
    These cookies enable us and third-party services to collect aggregated data for statistical purposes on how our visitors use the Website. We use Google Analytics (here is Google’s privacy policy.) These cookies do not contain personal information such as names and email addresses and are used to help us improve your user experience of the Website.

    Social media cookies:
    Third-party cookies from social media sites (such as Facebook, Twitter, etc) let us track social network users when they visit our Website, use our Services or share content, by using a tagging mechanism provided by those social networks.

    These cookies are also used for event tracking and remarketing purposes. Any data collected with these tags will be used in accordance with our and social networks’ privacy policies. We will not collect or share any personally identifiable information from the user.

    WHAT ARE YOUR COOKIE OPTIONS?

    If you don't like the idea of cookies or certain types of cookies, you can change your browser's settings to delete cookies that have already been set and to not accept new cookies. To learn more about how to do this or to learn more about cookies, visit internetcookies.org. Please note, however, that if you delete cookies or do not accept them, you might not be able to use all of the features our Website and Services offer.

    CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS

    We reserve the right to modify this Policy relating to the Website or Services at any time, effective upon posting of an updated version of this Policy on the Website. When we do we will send you an email to notify you. Continued use of the Website after any such changes shall constitute your consent to such changes.

    ACCEPTANCE OF THIS POLICY

    You acknowledge that you have read this Policy and agree to all its terms and conditions. By using the Website or its Services you agree to be bound by this Policy. If you do not agree to abide by the terms of this Policy, you are not authorized to use or access the Website and its Services.

    CONTACTING US

    If you would like to contact us to understand more about this Policy or wish to contact us concerning any matter relating to our use of cookies, you may send an email to contact@heavyweight-type.com.

    This document was last updated on September 1, 2020

  • 02Privacy Policy

    Heavyweight Digital Type Foundry is a design company, and we'll treat you as we'd like to be treated: protecting and respecting your privacy, just as we protect ours. This page explains when and why we collect personal information about people who visit our website, how we use it, and how we keep it secure.

    Any questions regarding this Privacy Policy and our privacy practices should be sent by email to contact@heavyweight-type.com or by writing to Heavyweight Digital Type Foundry s.r.o., Myslíkova 1922/9, 110 00, Prague, Czech Republic.

    WHO WE ARE?

    We’re Heavyweight DTF, an independent design company registered in the Czechia. We design typefaces in-house, turn them into digital fonts, license and market them to the end users. We hope that you use our work. Heavyweight was founded in 2010 by Filip Matejicek and Jan Horcik. We both are designers, and occasionally we work with others.

    This privacy policy ("Policy") describes how Heavyweight Digital Type Foundry s.r.o. ("Heavyweight Digital Type Foundry s.r.o.", "we", "us" or "our") collects, protects and uses the personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") you ("User", "you" or "your") may provide on the www.heavyweight.cz website and any of its products or services (collectively, "Website" or "Services").

    It also describes the choices available to you regarding our use of your Personal Information and how you can access and update this information. This Policy does not apply to the practices of companies that we do not own or control, or to individuals that we do not employ or manage.

    AUTOMATIC COLLECTION OF INFORMATION

    When you visit the Website our servers automatically record information that your browser sends. This data may include information such as your device's IP address, browser type and version, operating system type and version, language preferences or the webpage you were visiting before you came to our Website, pages of our Website that you visit, the time spent on those pages, information you search for on our Website, access times and dates, and other statistics.

    Information collected automatically is used only to identify potential cases of abuse and establish statistical information regarding Website usage. This statistical information is not otherwise aggregated in such a way that would identify any particular user of the system.

    COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

    You can visit the Website without telling us who you are or revealing any information by which someone could identify you as a specific, identifiable individual. If, however, you wish to use some of the Website's features, you will be asked to provide certain Personal Information (for example, your name and e-mail address). We receive and store any information you knowingly provide to us when you create an account, make a purchase, or fill any online forms on the Website.  When required, this information may include the following:

    - Personal details (such as name, country of residence, etc.)
    - Contact information (such as email address, address, etc.)
    - Account details (such as user name, unique user ID, password, etc.)

    You can choose not to provide us with your Personal Information, but then you may not be able to take advantage of some of the Website's features. Users who are uncertain about what information is mandatory are welcome to contact us.

    MANAGING PERSONAL INFORMATION

    You are able to delete certain Personal Information we have about you. The Personal Information you can delete may change as the Website or Services change. When you delete Personal Information, however, we may maintain a copy of the unrevised Personal Information in our records for the duration necessary to comply with our obligations to our affiliates and partners, and for the purposes described below. If you would like to delete your Personal Information or permanently delete your account, you can do so by contacting us.

    STORING PERSONAL INFORMATION

    We will retain and use your Personal Information for the period necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We may use any aggregated data derived from or incorporating your Personal Information after you update or delete it, but not in a manner that would identify you personally. Once the retention period expires, Personal Information shall be deleted. Therefore, the right to access, the right to erasure, the right to rectification and the right to data portability cannot be enforced after the expiration of the retention period.

    USE AND PROCESSING OF COLLECTED INFORMATION

    In order to make our Website and Services available to you, or to meet a legal obligation, we need to collect and use certain Personal Information. If you do not provide the information that we request, we may not be able to provide you with the requested products or services. Some of the information we collect is directly from you via our Website. However, we may also collect Personal Information about you from other sources. Any of the information we collect from you may be used for the following purposes:

    - Create and manage user accounts
    - Fulfill and manage orders
    - Deliver products or services
    - Improve user experience
    - Respond to legal requests and prevent harm
    - Run and operate our Website and Services

    INFORMATION TRANSFER AND STORAGE

    Depending on your location, data transfers may involve transferring and storing your information in a country other than your own. You are entitled to learn about the legal basis of information transfers to a country outside the European Union or to any international organization governed by public international law or set up by two or more countries, such as the UN, and about the security measures taken by us to safeguard your information. If any such transfer takes place, you can find out more by checking the relevant sections of this document or inquire with us using the information provided in the contact section.

    CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

    In addition to the rights as explained in this Privacy Policy, California residents who provide Personal Information (as defined in the statute) to obtain products or services for personal, family, or household use are entitled to request and obtain from us, once a calendar year, information about the Personal Information we shared, if any, with other businesses for marketing uses. If applicable, this information would include the categories of Personal Information and the names and addresses of those businesses with which we shared such personal information for the immediately prior calendar year (e.g., requests made in the current year will receive information about the prior year). To obtain this information please contact us.

    BILLING AND PAYMENTS

    We do not store or directly process your credit card data. We use third-party payment processors Braintree to assist us in processing your payment information securely. Such third-party processors' use of your Personal Information is governed by their respective privacy policies which may or may not contain privacy protections as protective as this Privacy Policy. We suggest that you review their respective privacy policies here.

    PRIVACY OF CHILDREN

    We do not knowingly collect any Personal Information from children under the age of 13. If you are under the age of 13, please do not submit any Personal Information through our Website or Service. We encourage parents and legal guardians to monitor their children's Internet usage and to help enforce this Policy by instructing their children never to provide Personal Information through our Website or Service without their permission.

    If you have reason to believe that a child under the age of 13 has provided Personal Information to us through our Website or Service, please contact us. You must also be at least 16 years of age to consent to the processing of your Personal Information in your country (in some countries we may allow your parent or guardian to do so on your behalf).

    NEWSLETTERS

    We offer electronic newsletters to which you may voluntarily subscribe at any time. We are committed to keeping your e-mail address confidential and will not disclose your email address to any third parties except as allowed in the information use and processing section or for the purposes of utilizing a third-party provider to send such emails. We will maintain the information sent via e-mail in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

    In compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act, all e-mails sent from us will clearly state who the e-mail is from and provide clear information on how to contact the sender. You may choose to stop receiving our newsletter by following the unsubscribe instructions included in these emails or by contacting us. However, you will continue to receive essential transactional emails.

    COOKIES

    The Website uses "cookies" to help personalize your online experience. A cookie is a text file that is placed on your hard disk by a web page server. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you, and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you.

    We may use cookies to collect, store, and track information for statistical purposes to operate our Website and Services. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the features of the Website and Services. To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit internetcookies.org

    LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

    Our Website contains links to other websites that are not owned or controlled by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other websites or third-parties. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our Website and to read the privacy statements of each and every website that may collect Personal Information.

    INFORMATION SECURITY

    We secure information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards in an effort to protect against unauthorized access, use, modification, and disclosure of Personal Information in its control and custody. However, no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed. Therefore, while we strive to protect your Personal Information, you acknowledge that (i) there are security and privacy limitations of the Internet which are beyond our control; (ii) the security, integrity, and privacy of any and all information and data exchanged between you and our Website cannot be guaranteed; and (iii) any such information and data may be viewed or tampered with in transit by a third-party, despite best efforts.

    DATA BREACH

    In the event we become aware that the security of the Website has been compromised or users Personal Information has been disclosed to unrelated third parties as a result of external activity, including, but not limited to, security attacks or fraud, we reserve the right to take reasonably appropriate measures, including, but not limited to, investigation and reporting, as well as notification to and cooperation with law enforcement authorities. In the event of a data breach, we will make reasonable efforts to notify affected individuals if we believe that there is a reasonable risk of harm to the user as a result of the breach or if notice is otherwise required by law. When we do, we will send you an email.

    CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in our discretion and will notify you of any material changes to the way in which we treat Personal Information. When changes are made, we will send you an email to notify you. We may also provide notice to you in other ways in our discretion, such as through contact information you have provided. Any updated version of this Privacy Policy will be effective immediately upon the posting of the revised Privacy Policy unless otherwise specified. Your continued use of the Website or Services after the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy (or such other act specified at that time) will constitute your consent to those changes. However, we will not, without your consent, use your Personal Data in a manner materially different than what was stated at the time your Personal Data was collected.

    ACCEPTANCE OF THIS POLICY

    You acknowledge that you have read this Policy and agree to all its terms and conditions. By using the Website or its Services you agree to be bound by this Policy. If you do not agree to abide by the terms of this Policy, you are not authorized to use or access the Website and its Services.

    CONTACTING US

    If you would like to contact us to understand more about this Policy or wish to contact us concerning any matter relating to individual rights and your Personal Information, you may send an email to contact@heavyweight-type.com.

    This document was last updated on September 1, 2020

  • 03Terms and Conditions

    These terms and conditions ("Terms", "Agreement") are an agreement between Heavyweight Digital Type Foundry s.r.o. ("Heavyweight Digital Type Foundry s.r.o.", "us", "we" or "our") and you ("User", "you" or "your"). This Agreement sets forth the general terms and conditions of your use of the heavyweight.cz website and any of its products or services (collectively, "Website" or "Services").

    ACCOUNTS AND MEMBERSHIP

    If you create an account on the Website, you are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and you are fully responsible for all activities that occur under the account and any other actions taken in connection with it. We may, but have no obligation to, monitor and review new accounts before you may sign in and use our Services. Providing false contact information of any kind may result in the termination of your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized uses of your account or any other breaches of security. We will not be liable for any acts or omissions by you, including any damages of any kind incurred as a result of such acts or omissions. We may suspend, disable, or delete your account (or any part thereof) if we determine that you have violated any provision of this Agreement or that your conduct or content would tend to damage our reputation and goodwill. If we delete your account for the foregoing reasons, you may not re-register for our Services. We may block your email address and Internet protocol address to prevent further registration.

    VALUE ADDED TAX

    In case your business is registered within the EU – please, also notes that all prices exclude Value Added Tax (VAT). If you don't have a valid VAT number, the tax will be added on the invoice final summary according to your country value-added tax rate.

    If your business is registered in some of the third-country states (for example the USA, China, Russia, etc.) we will add value-added tax rate based on our country – which is Czech 21%. Czech customers are always charged the Czech VAT.

    BILLING AND PAYMENTS

    You shall pay all fees or charges to your account in accordance with the fees, charges, and billing terms in effect at the time a fee or charge is due and payable. If, in our judgment, your purchase constitutes a high-risk transaction, we will require you to provide us with a copy of your valid government-issued photo identification, and possibly a copy of a recent bank statement for the credit or debit card used for the purchase. We reserve the right to change products and product pricing at any time. All transactions are secured and encrypted by Stripe. The only credit cards we are not able to accept are followings: Diner's Club, Discover and JCB issued in U.S. In case you have one of these, please contact us on contact@heavyweight-type.com

    LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES

    Although this Website may link to other websites, we are not, directly or indirectly, implying any approval, association, sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation with any linked website, unless specifically stated herein. We are not responsible for examining or evaluating, and we do not warrant the offerings of, any businesses or individuals or the content of their websites. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the actions, products, services, and content of any other third-parties. You should carefully review the legal statements and other conditions of use of any website which you access through a link from this Website. Your linking to any other off-site websites is at your own risk.

    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

    This Agreement does not transfer to you any intellectual property owned by Heavyweight Digital Type Foundry s.r.o. or third-parties, and all rights, titles, and interests in and to such property will remain (as between the parties) solely with Heavyweight Digital Type Foundry s.r.o. All trademarks, service marks, graphics and logos used in connection with our Website or Services, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Heavyweight Digital Type Foundry s.r.o. or Heavyweight Digital Type Foundry s.r.o. licensors. Other trademarks, service marks, graphics and logos used in connection with our Website or Services may be the trademarks of other third-parties. Your use of our Website and Services grants you no right or license to reproduce or otherwise use any Heavyweight Digital Type Foundry s.r.o. or third-party trademarks.

    DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

    You agree that your use of our Website or Services is solely at your own risk. You agree that such Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. We make no warranty that the Services will meet your requirements, or that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; nor do we make any warranty as to the results that may be obtained from the use of the Service or as to the accuracy or reliability of any information obtained through the Service or that defects in the Service will be corrected. You understand and agree that any material and/or data downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of Service is done at your own discretion and risk and that you will be solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or loss of data that results from the download of such material and/or data. We make no warranty regarding any goods or services purchased or obtained through the Service or any transactions entered into through the Service. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from us or through the Service shall create any warranty not expressly made herein.

    CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS

    We reserve the right to modify this Agreement or its policies relating to the Website or Services at any time, effective upon posting of an updated version of this Agreement on the Website. When we do, we will send you an email to notify you. Continued use of the Website after any such changes shall constitute your consent to such changes.

    RETURNING POLICY

    Fonts after purchasing are not returnable or refundable. Fonts may be returned only if they are damaged and we are notified within 7 days of the order. If there is a problem with your order, let us know within 24 hours of purchase, and we will try our best to fix the situation.

    Unopened and unused physical goods may be returned up to 30 days from the date of purchase. In such cases, we will declare a credit note or refund the purchase price to your credit card account, but we can’t take care of shipping costs. Please let us know before returning goods. Items that are either opened or returned more than 30 days after the date of purchase may not be returned.

    ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS

    You acknowledge that you have read this Agreement and agree to all its terms and conditions. By using the Website or its Services you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the terms of this Agreement, you are not authorized to use or access the Website and its Services.

    CONTACTING US

    If you would like to contact us to understand more about this Agreement or wish to contact us concerning any matter relating to it, you may send an email to contact@heavyweight-type.com.

    This document was last updated on September 1, 2020

  • 04License Agreement

    The terms and conditions set below establish an agreement between you and Heavyweight based at Myslíkova 9, 110 00, Praha 1, Czech Republic, governing your use of the Font Software (or “Fonts”) ordered by you. This End User License Agreement (“EULA”, “Agreement”, or “License”) becomes binding by downloading, installing, or otherwise using Font Software provided by Heavyweight.

    What this paragraph means:
    This document is a legally binding agreement. You agree to the terms of this document by downloading or using the font software. Please read this document carefully and keep a copy for your records.

    DEFINITIONS

    “Font Software” or “Fonts” is digital software that generates typeface and/or illustration designs when used with computers and other software. “Licensed Entity” is the individual, company, or legal entity purchasing this license (hereinafter “Licensed Entity” or “you”). “Licensed User” is one (1) human being using one (1) personal computer owned by the Licensed Entity (hereinafter “Licensed User” or “User[s]”). “Geographic Location” is the geographic location of the Licensed User at the time the License is purchased. A Licensed User who moves is deemed to have moved the Geographic Location of the Licensed User.

    RIGHTS RESERVED

    The Font Software and design of the Fonts created by the software are protected under copyright and other intellectual property law. Heavyweight, its licensors, and their successors and assigns each retain all right and title to their respective software, trademarks, copyrights and the designs embodied in the Font Software. You agree not to copy the Font Software or create derivative works based upon the Font Software and/or the design of the Font embodied in the Font Software, its structure, organization, code, and design of the Fonts embodied therein, the trademarks, trade names and service marks.

    You hereby agree that this term is contractual in nature and that the unauthorized use of the design of the Font and/or the Font Software shall be an infringement of Heavyweight’s rights; causing significant monetary harm. You further agree that such damages cannot be readily estimated, and Heavyweight shall be entitled, without the obligation of a bond, to seek injunctive relief.

    What this paragraph means:
    Heavyweight owns all rights to the fonts, including trademarks and copyrights. You may not copy the Fonts or the design of the Fonts even to make other fonts based on the Fonts. This term is part of a contract. If you break this License we have the right to seek an order to stop you. The Font Software is the exclusive property of Heavyweight. Heavyweight owns all rights, title and interest in and to the Font Software, its structure, organization, code, and design of the Fonts embodied therein, the trademarks, trade names, and service marks.

    GRANT OF LICENSE

    This non-exclusive, revocable License grants you limited rights to use the Font Software to use the Font Software and the designs embodied therein together with any accompanying documentation, each in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. You agree that incorporating the Font Software into other computer programs, sublicensing the Font Software, using the Font Software for the benefit of third parties, distributing the Font Software, or using the Font Software for any other purpose requires the purchase of a separate license. The license is linked to the invoice where its specification is mentioned. Please keep both documents for eventual proof of the rights of use. 

    What this paragraph means:
    Heavyweight grants you a license to use the Font Software for the uses identified in this agreement. You must purchase a special license for use at more than one geographic location. Use of the Font Software on a portable computer is allowed. If you are licensed at a particular geographic location and you move, you do not need to buy an additional license. You agree to contact Heavyweight to purchase a special license for uses that go beyond this agreement. 


    EMBEDDING GENERALLY PROHIBITED

    Embedding of the Font Software is expressly prohibited. For the purposes of this agreement “embedding” is defined as the temporary duplication of the Font Software in formats that include, but not limited to the PDF, Flash, TrueDoc and/or other Web Embedding Font Technology formats now in existence as well as any other format that may be created in the future. If embedding of the Font Software is required for production files, a copy of the Font Software may be shared with those companies providing prepress and/or printing services. If those companies providing prepress and/or printing services must change or manipulate the text using the Heavyweight Fonts, those companies must purchase a license. You are not permitted to convert the Fonts for use as webfonts. Certain programs allow embedding of the Font Software or outlines of the typeface embodied in the Font Software in documents which may be transmitted from one computer to another over a network or over the Internet and all such actions are expressly prohibited. If you have purchased a proper license, embedding the vector outlines of the Heavyweight Fonts in public .pdf type files is permitted.

    What this paragraph means:
    You can embed the font software in any .pdf documents. Convert to web fonts is prohibited. 


    FORMATS

    The Font Software will be transmitted for your use in the OpenType format. Heavyweight reserves the right to include or omit additional formats at its discretion in the future.

    What this paragraph means:
    You generally cannot embed the Font Software in any .pdf documents or convert to web fonts. 


    ONE BACK-UP

    You are permitted to make one (1) back-up copy of the Font Software for archival purposes only. The back-up copy must contain all the data contained in the original Font Software. Any back-up copy must prominently display all copyright and trademark notices present on the original Font Software. If your license permits use in multiple locations or with corporate or enterprise uses, you are permitted to make a reasonable number of backups as may be reasonably necessary. The unauthorized sharing, lending, renting, sale, or other unauthorized use or misuse of the Font Software and/or the back-up copy(ies) is a material breach of this Agreement and will result in the termination of this license.

    What this paragraph means:
    You may make one backup copy of the Fonts for archival purposes. You may not transfer your backup copies or do anything restricted by this agreement.


    NO MODIFICATION OR CUSTOMIZATION

    You agree not to decompile, reverse engineer, modify or change the embedding bits, disassemble, modify, rent, lease, loan, network, and sub-license or distribute in whole or in part, the Font Software. You agree not to create derivative works of the Font Software and/or the design of the typeface created by the Font Software. You agree not to reformat the Font Software or regenerate the Font Software to other into formats.

    What this paragraph means:
    You may not change the code. You cannot rent or lend the Fonts. You may not create other fonts based upon this Font. You cannot change the format of the Font Software. You may not modify or change the Font Software without written permission from us. 


    AGENCIES

    If you are a design consultancy/agency, advertising agency, or purchasing this license for use by or on behalf of such an entity, the ultimate end user should also purchase a license appropriate for the intended use and users of the Font Software. The license granted herein does not extend to uses by temporary employees, freelancers, or independent contractors using the Font Software in professional environments or for other professional uses. Specifically, you may not make copies or serve the web fonts in a number greater than those authorized under this License.

    What this paragraph means:
    These Fonts are licensed for your use. If you are using the Fonts to design for a third party, the third party must also purchase a license. 


    TERMINATION

    This Agreement is effective upon the download, installation, or use of the Font Software. This Agreement may be terminated by you at any time by destroying the Font Software together with any printed material and any copies of the Font Software. Heavyweight may terminate this Agreement for any breach of this Agreement. Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, you are required to return all original Font Software and any accompanying written material to Heavyweight. You shall also destroy all copies of the Font Software and certify such action in writing. Nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of any of Heavyweight’s rights or remedies under law.

    What this paragraph means:
    This license is effective when you download the Fonts. When this license ends, you must return or destroy the Fonts and confirm in writing. Heavyweight retains all rights. 


    NO ASSIGNMENT

    The transfer or assignment of this license or any right granted under this Agreement by you is not permitted. In the event you become insolvent, make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, seek the protection of bankruptcy law, or if bankruptcy proceedings are instituted against you this license shall immediately terminate.

    What this paragraph means:
    You cannot transfer this license to anyone else. If you file for bankruptcy or become bankrupt, this license ends. 


    COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

    You shall be responsible for your use of the Font Software in connection with all laws, foreign and domestic, relating to the control of exports or the transfer of technology.

    What this paragraph means:
    You are responsible for following the law relating to your use of the Fonts and the transfer of technology. 


    CONFIDENTIALITY

    You agree to take all reasonable steps to safeguard the Font Software from any unauthorized use, duplication, sublicensing or distribution. Furthermore, you shall, on behalf of yourself and any authorized users, retain all confidential information furnished by Heavyweight in connection with or derived from the Font Software in strictest confidence and shall not publish or disclose such confidential information at any time during the term of this Agreement or after its termination. You further agree that the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall remain confidential.

    What this paragraph means:
    You agree to keep the software safe from copying or unauthorized use. You agree to keep the information regarding this license confidential.


    REVOCATION OF WARRANTIES

    You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Font Software is at your sole risk. Except as authorized in Section 14 of this Agreement, the Font Software and related documentation is provided “AS IS” and without warranty of any kind and Heavyweight expressly disclaims all warranties, express and implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.  under no circumstances shall licensor be liable to licensee or any other party, whether in contract or tort (including negligence) or otherwise, for any special, consequential, or incidental damages, including lost profits, savings or business interruption as a result of the use of the font software even if notified in advance of such possibility. Some jurisdictions do not permit the revocation of warranties. If applicable, Heavyweight hereby disclaims all warranties to the extent permitted by the laws of your jurisdiction.

    What this paragraph means:
    Heavyweight makes no promises regarding the Fonts, but Heavyweight will replace the Font Software or refund the licensing fee if the Font Software does not perform as promised. 


    WARRANTIES

    Heavyweight will, at its sole discretion, either replace the Font Software or refund the licensing fee in the event the Font Software does not perform substantially in accordance with the documentation provided that any such claim is submitted within thirty (30) days of purchase of this License. To submit a claim, you must return the Font Software to Heavyweight or place of purchase together with a copy of your sales receipt. You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the Font Software is at your sole risk. The Font Software and related documentation are provided “AS IS” and, except as noted herein, is without warranty of any kind and Heavyweight and its owners or affiliated companies (together, “Heavyweight”) hereby expressly disclaim all warranties, express and implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Heavyweight does not warrant that the operation of the font software will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that the font software is without defects. The font software is not fault-tolerant and is not intended and was not designed or manufactured for use in any circumstances where fail-safe operation is required. the font software may not be used in manufacturing, navigation, and process control equipment or in any other circumstances where the use or failure of the font software could lead to death, personal injury, property damage or severe physical or environmental damage. Under no circumstances shall heavyweight be liable to you or any other party, whether in contract or tort (including negligence) or otherwise, for any special, consequential, or incidental damages, including lost profits, savings or business interruption as a result of the use of the font software even if notified in advance of such possibility. Heavyweight’s liability to you shall in no event exceed the refunding of the cost of the licensing fee or replacement of the Font Software, either at Heavyweight’s sole discretion. 

    What this paragraph means:
    We warrant that the Fonts will perform as promised in the documentation, and will provide technical support within a reasonable timeframe, to the best of our ability. In the event of a refund, we cannot refund more than the purchase price for the license, and all copies of the Fonts in your possession must be destroyed.


    OTHER LAW

    Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential or special damages, or implied warranties. Any implied warranty or condition created by law is only effective for the thirty-day (30-day) warranty period. There are no warranties or conditions of any kind after the thirty-day (30-day) warranty period. The exclusions noted above may not apply to you. Otherwise, and to the extent permissible by law, you agree that all implied warranties are not effective for more than thirty (30) days.

    What this paragraph means:
    The Fonts will perform as promised. Some countries do not permit limiting a warranty. You may return the product to us within thirty days of purchase if the Fonts do not work as promised. Your jurisdiction may not allow us to limit this period to thirty days. 


    GOVERNING LAW AND ARBITRATION

    The validity, construction, and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Czech Republic without giving effect to its conflict of law provisions or the conflict of law’s provisions of other jurisdictions. The parties expressly agree to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of the Czech Republic or such other courts as Heavyweight may elect for the efficient resolution of any dispute and you expressly waive any jurisdictional defenses and agree to service of process by mail. You expressly reserve all rights to pursue equitable relief including, but not limited to, temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, without the obligation of bond.

    What this paragraph means:
    This license is controlled by Czech law. You agree that the courts in Czech Republic or another court chosen by Heavyweight can hear any dispute. Heavyweight has the right to seek an injunction if we feel there is a problem.


    SEVERABILITY

    If any provision of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid and enforceable provision that most closely effects the intent of the invalid provision.

    What this paragraph means:
    If a part of this Agreement is found to be not valid by a court, the rest of the Agreement remains in place and Heavyweight will replace the invalid term.


    WAIVER

    No waiver by either party, whether express or implied, of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a continuing waiver of such provision or a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement. No waiver by either party, whether express or implied, of any breach or default by the other party, shall constitute a waiver of any other breach or default of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.

    What this paragraph means
    Heavyweight does not agree to an ongoing waiver of a term or condition of this Agreement even if Heavyweight allows one waiver. 


    ENTIRE AGREEMENT

    This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all previous agreements, promises, representations, and negotiations between the parties concerning the Font Software.

    What this paragraph means:
    This Agreement replaces any other agreements made between you and Heavyweight. 


    HEADINGS

    The numbering and captions of the various sections of this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not control or affect the meaning or construction of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement.

    What this paragraph means:
    The headings used in this Agreement make the agreement easier to read and do not change the meaning of anything in this Agreement.

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Fonts in Use

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 01 What is a font license?

    A font license permits the use of a font on the basis of a right that is precisely specified in the license. By purchasing the license, however, you do not become the owner of the font. The license as such sets the conditions of use. Once it is purchased, the agreement between you and Heavyweight Digital Type Foundry is fulfilled. The one-time price of a font license sets out the conditions of its use and its amount is increased with the number of its applications. Our offer includes font licenses for use in print, on websites, in social media, in mobile applications, in electronic publications, but also corporate licenses. Reading and understanding the license conditions is important before an actual purchase is made. The licensing conditions of Heavyweight Digital Type Foundry (EULA) are available on our website and for reading before and in the course a purchase. Please understand that by downloading or installing one of our fonts, you automatically consent to our licensing agreement (EULA).

  • 02 Does Heavyweight grant trial licenses?

    Yes, we do provide trial licenses. A trial package is available for downloading on the page of each font. This type of font contains only a basic set of characters. Upper and lower-case letters and basic punctuation marks. Test fonts do not feature any OpenType functions, such as kerning. A trial license permits you to use a font only in testing, not in final commercial or non-commercial products. For those, you need a full-fledged font license.

  • 03 Can I upgrade a font license?

    Yes, you can. If you decide for a license upgrade, please contact us by e-mail at contact@heavyweight-type.com. Please prepare the invoice for the font you have purchased. It is important for identifying the font and generating an upgrade code. License upgrade means – for example – the extension of a license from 3 computers to 10 etc.

  • 04 Who should buy a license if there is a parent company with several subsidiaries?

    In that case, the font should be bought by the parent company. It should purchase a scope corresponding to the actual number of computers on which the fonts will be used, including all subsidiaries. The most elegant and effective solution is buying an Enterprise License.

  • 05 Can I buy a font for my client?

    Yes, you can. A license is normally accompanied by billing information and the invoice itself. The entity stated in the invoicing data becomes the license holder. If you wish for a third party to become the license holder, please fill out step 3 of the “License Holder” form.

  • 06 Can I share a font with my supplier?

    Generally, font files cannot be provided to third parties. To have that option, you need to purchase a “3rd Party” license that gives you that right. You can find it in the “Other” sections, when choosing the license type during the purchase process.

  • 07 What methods of payment do you accept?

    We use Stripe to securely process credit card data. We cannot see your private details. If you wish to know more about the security at Stripe, please click here. The only credit cards we are not able to accept are followings: Diner's Club, Discover and JCB issued in U.S. In case you have one of these, please contact us on contact@heavyweight-type.com. We do not accept any type of cryptocurrency. We can also manage international transfers for font licence purchases of EUR 1,000 or more.

  • 08 What should I do if the transaction fails?

    In the event of recurring problems with payment, we recommend you check your card limit or Internet payment restrictions. Also please check whether you are connected to the Internet. If the problem persists after those checks, please contact us at contact@heavyweight-type.com.

  • 09 Does Heavyweight offer discounts?

    We offer a 50% discount for students for their non-commercial and commercial projects during their studies. We also support educational programmes and non-profit organisations with the same discount. To get a discount, please contact us on contact@heavyweight-type.com and enclose a confirmation documenting the above.

  • 10 How and when will I get fonts from Heavyweight?

    After a successful payment, the font will be sent to your e-mail address together with an invoice. Keep the invoice in a safe place.

  • 11 Can a font be exchanged if I buy the wrong one?

    You have a chance to check the contents of your basket several times during the purchase process, and correct your choice if need to be. All purchases are final, and you cannot return a font to us or have it exchanged.

  • 12 Can I approach you in the event of a technical defect in the font?

    Of course, technical support is available, and we will be glad to answer any of your inquiries concerning technical difficulties or installation. Our fonts are prepared carefully and there should be no problems with functionality. Should it happen, however, please use contact@heavyweight-type.com.

  • 13 Can I use the font I have purchased in ways other than those stated in the license?

    If you decide to use a font in a manner other than stipulated in the text of the license, you need to purchase the relevant additional license or upgrade your license. For example, a Desktop License does not give you the right to use a font on a website. In that case, you also need to buy a Website license.

  • 14 On what basis should I choose the right license for my website?

    A website license is determined according to the monthly viewership of the website. Viewership can be calculated as the sum of three subsequent months, averaged out. For a new website, we recommend purchasing a basic license or make an estimate of the viewership. When viewership increases, the license needs to be upgraded.

  • 15 Are you able to design a special custom font?

    We also offer custom fonts and lettering. You need only describe your plans and we will draft an offer on the basis of your detailed assignment. For samples of custom fonts, see the Projects section of our website. If you are interested, please contact us at contact@heavyweight-type.com.

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Contact

Registered office: Heavyweight Digital Type Foundry
Myslíkova 1922/9, 12000, Prague, Czech Republic
contact@heavyweight-type.com

Developed by: Martin Kolerus & Heavyweight, Visualio
All rights reserved: Filip Matejicek & Jan Horcik
© Heavyweight Digital Type Foundry

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