| Scenario | Legal? | Notes | |----------|--------|-------| | Font is explicitly released under | ✅ Yes | Free for personal & commercial use | | Font is a freeware release from the designer’s site | ✅ Yes | May restrict commercial use | | Font is cracked/pirated from a commercial foundry | ❌ No | Risk of malware and legal action | | Font is a clone with a different name (e.g., “Standard CT Extra Bold Free”) | ⚠️ Gray area | May violate original font’s copyright |