Is it permissible to use copyrighted fonts in commercial work without purchasing a copy of them due to the unavailability of means to purchase them, and what should be done regarding previous uses?
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The we adhere to is that intellectual property rights, such as copyrights and patents, are owned by their creators, and thus it is not permissible to infringe upon them. Based on this, it is not permissible to download and use fonts that have intellectual property rights unless they are purchased or permission is obtained from their owners. You must cease using these fonts and compensate their owners for any harm incurred. As for the money earned from using these fonts within your commercial work, it is lawful.
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