License & Usage Terms for SVG, PNG, EPS Files on SVGWave
SVGWave provides high-quality digital design files, including SVG, PNG, EPS, and DXF formats. Each file you download or purchase from our site is covered under a clear and easy-to-understand license agreement tailored to personal and small business use.
1. Personal Use License You may use our digital files to:
- Create unlimited physical items for personal use (e.g., T-shirts, mugs, home decor)
- Modify files for personal projects
- Print or cut with your machine (Cricut, Silhouette, etc.) for non-commercial crafting
🚫 You may NOT:
- Share the files with others, even for free
- Upload our files to any file-sharing or cloud storage platform for public or third-party access
- Claim designs as your own
Examples of acceptable personal use include creating gifts for family and friends, decorating your own home, or printing for classroom/educational settings without resale.
2. Standard Commercial License (Included) Most files on SVGWave include a Standard Commercial Use License at no extra cost. This license allows:
- Use in up to 500 physical products for sale (e.g., apparel, stickers, wood signs)
- Basic modifications (e.g., changing text, color, layout)
- Selling end-products on online platforms like Etsy, Amazon Handmade, Shopify, or local craft fairs
🚫 Not allowed under this license:
- Selling digital files, even if altered
- Uploading designs to print-on-demand platforms like Redbubble, Zazzle, or Merch by Amazon without major customization
- Including files in clipart sets, SVG bundles, or templates for resale
3. Extended Commercial License If you need:
- To produce more than 500 units of a design
- To use designs in large-scale commercial campaigns or mass manufacturing
- To use files in apps, software, or downloadable digital products
Please reach out to our team at support@svgwave.com to discuss a tailored Extended Commercial License.
We offer flexible terms based on volume, type of product, and distribution channels.
4. License Transfers & Ownership
- All users are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license
- Licenses are for one user/business only
- Redistribution, sublicensing, or resale of the license itself is strictly prohibited
- All intellectual property remains the exclusive property of SVGWave
5. Attribution Guidelines Attribution is not required under any license tier. However, if you’d like to credit us:
Design by SVGWave.com
Attribution is appreciated in blog posts, social media tags, YouTube tutorials, or product descriptions when showcasing designs.
6. Copyright Protection & Enforcement All SVGWave designs are original and protected under international copyright law. We actively monitor and pursue:
- Unauthorized resale or redistribution of our files
- File scraping, mirroring, or automated download tools
- Re-uploading our content to third-party websites or apps
We reserve the right to take legal or DMCA action against any infringement.
7. Use on POD (Print-on-Demand) Platforms Use of our designs on POD platforms (e.g., Printful, Teespring, Spreadshirt) is not covered by the standard license unless the design is significantly modified.
Examples of “significant modification” include:
- Incorporating the SVG into a larger composition
- Adding unique illustrations, typography, or brand elements
If in doubt, email us to confirm usage rights.
Questions?
Please contact us at support@svgwave.com if you’re unsure about any licensing scenarios, need volume licensing, or have questions about proper attribution.