Terms & Privacy

Last updated: July 2026

Introduction

Welcome to The Northern Block.

These Terms & Privacy explain how you may use our website, how we process orders and licences, and how we collect, use and protect your personal information. By using this website, creating an account or purchasing products from us, you agree to these terms.

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@thenorthernblock.co.uk

Website Terms

Intellectual Property

All content on this website—including typefaces, software, images, graphics, specimens, text, logos and other materials—is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Unless expressly permitted, no material from this website may be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed or republished without prior written permission.

Purchasing a font licence grants permission to use the font in accordance with the applicable licence agreement. It does not transfer ownership of the font software or any intellectual property rights.

Website Use

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes.

You must not:

attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or its systems
interfere with the operation or security of the website
misuse downloadable files or software
use the website in any way that could damage its availability or performance

Product Information

We make every effort to ensure the information on this website is accurate and up to date.

However, specifications, pricing, availability, supported languages and technical information may change without prior notice.

Product images are provided for illustrative purposes.

Orders

Following payment, digital font products are normally made available for download within minutes through your account.

If you experience any issues accessing your purchase, please contact our support team.

Pricing

All prices are displayed in the currency shown at checkout.

Applicable taxes, including VAT where required, are calculated during the purchasing process.

We reserve the right to amend pricing without notice.

Refunds

Due to the nature of digital products, purchases of downloadable font software are generally non-refundable once the files have been supplied.

If you have accidentally purchased the wrong font or experience a technical issue with your order, please contact us as soon as possible and we will work with you to find an appropriate solution.

Physical goods are covered separately under applicable consumer legislation.

Licensing

Every font purchase is supplied under the relevant Northern Block Licence Agreement.

Available licence types may include:

Desktop
Web
App
Enterprise
Broadcast
Video Game
Logo
OEM
Trial

Different licence types permit different uses. It is your responsibility to ensure you purchase the appropriate licence before using the font software.

If your requirements change, please contact us about upgrading your licence.

Third-Party Services

Our website may integrate with trusted third-party providers including payment processors, analytics platforms and ecommerce services.

Your use of those services may also be subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

External Links

This website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the content, availability or privacy practices of third-party websites.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Northern Block shall not be liable for indirect, incidental or consequential losses arising from the use of this website or our products.

Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our website, we may collect:

your name
company name
email address
billing address
payment information (processed securely through our payment providers)
account details
order history
correspondence with our support team
newsletter subscription preferences
technical information such as browser type, IP address and device information

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

process purchases
deliver digital products
manage your account
provide customer support
improve our website and services
detect fraud and maintain website security
send newsletters and product updates where you have chosen to receive them
comply with legal obligations

We never sell your personal information.

Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may occasionally send updates about:

new typeface releases
product updates
articles and inspiration
events and workshops
exclusive offers

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.

These may include:

Essential Cookies

Required for the operation of the website, shopping cart and account functionality.

Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how visitors use the website so we can improve its performance.

Preference Cookies

Remember settings and improve your experience across future visits.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the website may no longer function correctly.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

fulfil your orders
provide customer support
comply with legal and financial obligations
maintain accurate business records

Your Rights

Where applicable under data protection legislation, you may request to:

access your personal information
correct inaccurate information
erase your information
restrict processing
object to certain processing activities
receive a copy of your information in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

While no online system can guarantee complete security, we continually work to safeguard the information entrusted to us.

Changes to this Policy

We may update these Terms & Privacy from time to time to reflect changes to our services, legal requirements or business practices.

The latest version will always be published on this page.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding these Terms & Privacy, licensing or the use of our website, please contact:

The Northern Block

Email: info@thenorthernblock.co.uk