| Feature | Personal | Commercial | Extended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Use | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commercial Projects | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client Work | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Team Sharing | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Resell in Templates | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| SaaS Products | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Price | 1x | 1.5x | 2x |
1. License Overview
All prompts purchased on PromptForest come with one of three license types: Personal, Commercial, or Extended. Each license grants different usage rights and restrictions.
The license type you purchase determines how you may use the prompt. Using a prompt beyond the scope of your purchased license constitutes a violation of these terms and may result in legal action.
**License Prices:**
- Personal License: Base price
- Commercial License: 1.5x base price
- Extended License: 2x base price
Always ensure you purchase the appropriate license for your intended use.
2. Personal License
**Personal License Terms:**
The Personal License allows use of the prompt for personal, non-commercial projects only.
**You MAY:**
- Use the prompt for personal learning and education
- Use the prompt for hobby projects
- Use the prompt for personal content creation (blogs, social media)
- Use the prompt for non-profit projects (without revenue)
- Modify and adapt the prompt for personal use
- Create unlimited personal variations
- Use outputs in your personal portfolio
**You MAY NOT:**
- Use the prompt for any commercial purpose
- Use the prompt for client work (even if unpaid)
- Sell products or services created using the prompt
- Use the prompt within a business context
- Share, redistribute, or resell the prompt
- Use the prompt in a team or organization
- Generate revenue from prompt outputs
- License or sublicense the prompt to others
**Examples of Personal Use:**
- ✓ Creating art for your home
- ✓ Writing a personal blog post
- ✓ Learning how to use AI tools
- ✓ Generating images for a school project
- ✗ Creating content for a company blog
- ✗ Generating images for a client's website
- ✗ Using in a freelance project
**Upgrading:**
You may upgrade from Personal to Commercial or Extended license at any time by paying the price difference.
3. Commercial License
**Commercial License Terms:**
The Commercial License allows use of the prompt for commercial projects, client work, and within business contexts.
**You MAY:**
- Everything allowed under Personal License
- Use the prompt for commercial projects
- Use the prompt for client work (paid or unpaid)
- Use the prompt within a business or organization
- Sell products created using the prompt
- Use the prompt in marketing materials
- Generate commercial content (ads, websites, videos)
- Use prompt outputs in products you sell
- Share the prompt within your organization
- Use across unlimited commercial projects
- Create and sell end products
**You MAY NOT:**
- Redistribute the prompt as a standalone product
- Resell or sublicense the prompt itself
- Include the prompt in templates for resale
- Use the prompt in a prompt marketplace
- Allow others to use your license
- Create competing products
- Bundle the prompt with other prompts for sale
**Examples of Commercial Use:**
- ✓ Creating marketing copy for your business
- ✓ Generating images for a client's website
- ✓ Writing product descriptions for your store
- ✓ Creating content for a company blog
- ✓ Designing graphics for a paid course
- ✗ Selling the prompt to others
- ✗ Including in a template marketplace
- ✗ Creating a competing prompt service
**Team Usage:**
The Commercial License allows sharing within a single organization. All team members must be employees or contractors of the licensed entity.
**Upgrading:**
You may upgrade from Commercial to Extended license by paying the price difference.
4. Extended License
**Extended License Terms:**
The Extended License provides the most comprehensive usage rights, including redistribution as part of larger products.
**You MAY:**
- Everything allowed under Commercial License
- Include the prompt in templates for resale
- Bundle the prompt with other products
- Use in SaaS or software products
- Redistribute as part of a larger product
- Create derivative works for resale
- License to end users as part of your product
- Use in unlimited end products
- Allow end users to use outputs commercially
- Create competing products (if substantially modified)
**You MAY NOT:**
- Resell the prompt as a standalone item
- List the prompt on competing marketplaces
- Claim authorship of the original prompt
- Provide the prompt as a raw, unintegrated asset
- Allow extraction of the prompt from your product
**Attribution Requirements:**
You must include attribution in your product documentation:
"This product includes prompts from PromptForest.com. Original prompts by [Seller Name]."
**Examples of Extended Use:**
- ✓ Including in a WordPress theme for sale
- ✓ Bundling in a SaaS application
- ✓ Adding to a prompt pack for resale
- ✓ Incorporating into a course you sell
- ✓ Using in a template marketplace product
- ✗ Listing the exact prompt on another marketplace
- ✗ Providing as a downloadable standalone file
**End User Licensing:**
Your end users receive a Commercial License equivalent for outputs. You must include terms prohibiting:
- Extraction of the original prompt
- Resale of the prompt itself
- Competing use
**Modifications:**
For Extended License, substantial modification or integration is required. Simply repackaging the prompt is not permitted.
5. Universal Restrictions
The following restrictions apply to ALL license types:
**Prohibited Uses:**
- Illegal activities or purposes
- Creating harmful, offensive, or discriminatory content
- Violating third-party intellectual property rights
- Circumventing technical limitations
- Reverse engineering the prompt creation process
- Training AI models on purchased prompts
- Creating datasets for AI training
- Automated bulk content generation for spam
- Creating deepfakes or misleading content
- Impersonating individuals without consent
**AI Platform Compliance:**
You must comply with the terms of service of the AI platform you use (ChatGPT, Midjourney, etc.). PromptForest is not responsible for violations of third-party terms.
**Ethical Use:**
Users must use prompts ethically and responsibly. We reserve the right to terminate licenses used for harmful purposes.
**Copyright in Outputs:**
- You own the copyright to outputs you generate
- Subject to AI platform terms
- Subject to prompt license restrictions
- Original prompt remains seller's intellectual property
6. License Transfers and Multi-User
**Single User License:**
All licenses are issued to a single individual or entity. You may not:
- Share login credentials
- Allow others to use your license
- Transfer licenses to others (except as specified below)
**Permitted Transfers:**
- Business acquisition (with our written approval)
- Business restructuring (with documentation)
- Inheritance (with legal documentation)
**Team and Enterprise:**
For teams requiring multiple users:
- Commercial License allows internal team sharing
- Each organization needs one license
- All users must be employees/contractors
- Contact us for volume licensing options
**Transfer Process:**
To transfer a license:
1. Contact support@promptforest.com
2. Provide transfer justification and documentation
3. Await approval (processed within 5 business days)
4. Pay transfer fee ($25) if applicable
5. New license holder must accept terms
7. License Enforcement
**Monitoring and Compliance:**
We actively monitor for license violations through:
- User reports
- Automated detection systems
- Marketplace monitoring
- Seller reports
**Violation Consequences:**
First Offense:
- Warning notice
- Requirement to cease violation
- 7 days to comply
- May require upgrade to appropriate license
Repeat Offenses:
- License termination
- Account suspension
- Legal action
- Financial penalties
- Injunctive relief
**Penalties:**
- Unauthorized commercial use: Up to 10x license value
- Redistribution: Up to 50x license value
- Plus legal fees and damages
**Seller Protections:**
Sellers can report suspected violations:
- We investigate thoroughly
- Take swift action when confirmed
- Protect seller intellectual property rights
- Pursue legal remedies on seller's behalf
8. Modifications and Derivatives
**Allowed Modifications:**
All licenses permit you to:
- Modify prompts for your specific use case
- Combine with your own content
- Translate to other languages
- Adapt for different AI platforms
- Create variations and iterations
**Derivative Works:**
Personal/Commercial Licenses:
- Derivatives for your own use only
- Cannot redistribute or resell
Extended License:
- Can create derivatives for resale
- Must be substantially modified
- Must be integrated into larger product
- Cannot be a standalone prompt
**Attribution for Derivatives:**
When creating public derivatives, credit the original:
"Based on [Prompt Name] by [Seller] from PromptForest"
**Seller Rights:**
Original sellers retain all rights to unmodified prompts. Modifications don't grant you rights to the underlying prompt.
9. Prompt Updates and Versions
**Free Updates:**
When sellers update prompts:
- Buyers receive free updates for all licenses
- Notification sent when updates available
- Download updated version from your library
- Original license terms continue to apply
**Version Control:**
- Each update is versioned (v1.0, v1.1, v2.0, etc.)
- Major updates (v2.0) may be sold separately
- Minor updates (v1.1) are always free
- Access to all versions you've purchased
**Discontinued Prompts:**
If a seller discontinues a prompt:
- Your license remains valid indefinitely
- You retain access to downloaded versions
- Updates may no longer be available
- License terms unchanged
**Platform Updates:**
When AI platforms update (e.g., GPT-5 release):
- Sellers may update prompts for compatibility
- Updates provided free to existing license holders
- New versions may be sold separately
10. License Termination
**Termination by You:**
You may stop using a prompt at any time, but:
- No refunds for license termination
- Must destroy all copies
- Must remove from all products (Extended License)
- Cease all use immediately
**Termination by Us:**
We may terminate your license if:
- You violate license terms
- You violate Terms of Service
- Legal requirements demand it
- Seller requests (with valid reason)
**Consequences of Termination:**
- Immediate loss of usage rights
- Requirement to cease all use
- Removal from products (Extended License)
- No refund issued
- Potential legal liability for continued use
**Survival:**
These provisions survive termination:
- Intellectual property rights
- Indemnification obligations
- Limitation of liability
- Dispute resolution terms
**Grace Period:**
For good faith violations:
- 7-day grace period to comply
- Must upgrade license or cease use
- One-time courtesy for minor violations
11. License Questions
If you're unsure which license you need or have questions:
**Pre-Purchase Questions:**
- Email: licenses@promptforest.com
- Live chat: Available on product pages
- Response time: Within 24 hours
**Post-Purchase Questions:**
- Check your Order History for license details
- Download license certificate
- Contact support for clarification
**Upgrading Licenses:**
- Upgrade at any time from your library
- Pay only the difference
- Immediate access to new rights
- Original purchase date maintained
**Custom Licensing:**
For unique use cases:
- Contact us for custom licensing
- Enterprise agreements available
- Volume discounts for multiple prompts
- Tailored terms for special needs
We're here to help ensure you have the right license for your needs!