The license terms for Cathopic content depend on whether you maintain an active subscription and when you downloaded the content.
For currently published work
If you downloaded and published content while you had an active subscription:
You may keep that content in already-published projects
This applies even if you later cancel your subscription
Examples: website headers, current marketing campaigns, client work already delivered
As stated in our license: "If you have utilized a Cathopic resource for a website header for your business or client, you may maintain that resource as the website header even if you have canceled your Cathopic subscription."
For new projects after cancellation
If you cancel your subscription:
You cannot use downloaded content for NEW projects
You cannot use the content for NEW clients
You cannot continue creating NEW products with the content
From our license: "It is not permitted for users to cancel their Cathopic subscription but continue to utilize resources for new products and projects for either your business or for new clients."
Summary of what happens when you cancel
You MAY:
Keep content in projects already published
Maintain live websites, social posts, or campaigns using the content
Continue displaying products or materials already sold/delivered
You MAY NOT:
Start new projects with previously downloaded content
Use the content for new clients after cancellation
Create new products or services with the content
Free content
Content downloaded from the free tier does not require an active subscription for continued use. Once downloaded, you may use free content indefinitely according to the free license terms.
Reactivating your subscription
If you reactivate your subscription:
You regain full rights to use all previously downloaded content
You can start new projects with your existing downloads
Your license rights are fully restored
Best practices
To avoid license issues:
Only download content while you have an active subscription
Maintain your subscription if you plan ongoing projects
Complete and publish client work before canceling
Keep records of when content was downloaded and published
For full details, review our License page.
