[LETS option] Regarding the start of provision of licenses that can be used by embedding fonts in apps and games

Announcement

We used the name "App / Game LETS Extended License", but we will change the name to "App / Game Embedded Option" and "Game Embedded Option".

As a new LETS optional product, which has been available since February 2021, the license "App / Game Embedded Option" that can be used by incorporating fonts into smartphone apps (hereinafter referred to as "apps") and game software (hereinafter referred to as "games"). And the provision of "game embedding options"July 28, 2021We will start from.

What are "App / Game Embedded Options" and "Game Embedded Options"?

"App / game embedding option" and "game embedding option" are optional products that permit the embedding of font files in apps and games.

Within the scope of each LETS license, it is permitted to image fonts and use them in apps and games, but by subscribing to this option, it is also permitted to incorporate font files and outline glyph data. I will. For example, it is possible to apply each LETS font by using it in in-game chat or entering a profile.

Product Summary

The built-in option that you can contract differs depending on the LETS type.

* As of April 20, 2023, new applications and renewals for "Showa typeface LETS" have been closed.

App / game embedded options

Target person Those who create apps and games, regardless of whether they are corporations or individuals
Use applications Smartphone app
(SNS apps / News apps / entertainment apps / dictionary apps / catalog apps, etc.)

Game software in general
(Consumer games / PC games / Social games / Arcade games, etc.)
LETS type Fontworks LETS, Showa typeface LETS, Iwata LETS, Motoya LETS, YOON LETS, Hosho LETS
Contract period It is based on the contract period of each LETS contracted.

* A contract for each LETS is required. It is not possible to subscribe only to the built-in option.
price Fontworks, Showa typeface, Iwata, Motoya, YOON LETS: 11,000 yen (tax included) / license

Hosho LETS: 22,000 yen (tax included) / license
Provided typeface Typefaces provided by each LETS (excluding Hosho LETS)

ARPHIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Chinese fonts included in Fontworks LETS are not applicable.
* Copyright notation is required when using Yoon Design Korean fonts included in Fontworks LETS.
* Since the typefaces included in Hosho LETS cannot be incorporated and used, you can use another 6 typefaces that can be incorporated by subscribing to this option. For details, please check the guidance at the start of the service.

Game built-in options

Target person Those who make games regardless of corporation or individual
Use applications Game software in general
(Consumer games / PC games / Social games / Arcade games, etc.)
LETS type Monotype LETS
Contract period It is based on the contract period of the contracted Monotype LETS.

* Monotype LETS contract is required. It is not possible to subscribe only to the built-in option.
price 11,000 yen (tax included) / license
Provided typeface Typeface provided by Monotype LETS

Future schedule for LETS

* LETS service started in mid-February 2021&lt;New LETS&gt;, LETS that we have been offering for a long time<Current LETS>It is called.

July 28, 2021 &lt;New LETS&gt;
Launch of LETS for students
Launch of "App / Game Embedded Options" and "Game Embedded Options"
November 2021 &lt;New LETS&gt;
Launched administrator functions for enterprises
Launch of LETS for educational institutions
LETS server license now available

<Current LETS>
Closed acceptance of all new contracts
March 2022 <Current LETS>
End of additional provision of new fonts * New fonts after April 2022 will be provided only in the new LETS. For information on the new styles from 2021 to 2022, please see this Announcement
August 2022 &lt;New LETS&gt;
Available on iOS / iPad OS / Android OS
November 2024 <Current LETS>
Ended acceptance of addition of units and contract renewal
November 2027 <Current LETS>
End all services

We are preparing a "new LETS" transition plan for current LETS contract members. For details, please check the current LETS member site.