Exclusivity
Some options let a print be used by more than one buyer. Others close it off to new buyers the moment it sells. That's the main difference between Non-Exclusive and Exclusive - the design itself stays the same.
Design licensingOriginal work. Clear terms.
Every print
carries a
licence status.
Some designs stay in circulation after you buy them. Some leave the library the moment they sell. And some transfer into your company's ownership. Here's exactly what changes at each level, before you check out.
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01 / What you're actually buyingBeyond the file.
A licence and a file
are not the same thing.
When you license a print, you're paying for the right to use it in production: how widely, how exclusively, and for how long. Design Ownership goes further by transferring ownership of a registered design.
Library status
A design either keeps selling after you buy it, or it's permanently removed from sale. Once a print comes down, it doesn't go back up and will not be offered to new buyers.
03 / Side by side
The differences,
at a glance.
A quick reference if you already know roughly what you need.
| Your purchase | Non-Exclusive | Exclusive | Design Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library availability | Stays live for other buyers | Removed after purchase | Removed after purchase |
| Who else can use it | Other licensed buyers | Exclusive within the agreed scope* | Subject to any existing rights disclosed in the transfer agreement |
| What you're buying | Commercial usage rights | Exclusive commercial usage rights | Ownership of the registered design |
| Ownership transfer | No | No | Registered ownership transfers to your company |
*Any previous licences and their effect on exclusivity are clarified before purchase.
Every option includes commercial usage rights for production under its agreement. What changes is exclusivity and, with Design Ownership, ownership of the registered design itself.
04 / The agreementFor both sides.
Clear terms.
Before the next step.
Detailed usage rights and terms for Non-Exclusive and Exclusive licences are set out in the agreement.
For designers
Designers sign the terms and conditions agreement for their assigned licence before their prints go live.
Agreement → Print goes live
For buyers
Buyers sign the terms and conditions agreement before making payment.
Agreement → Payment
05 / Frequently asked questionsA little more clarity.
Before you
choose a print.
Answers for designers and buyers, with the detailed terms set out in your agreement.
Still have a question?01What is the difference between Non-Exclusive and Exclusive licences?
A Non-Exclusive Licence lets you use a print commercially while it remains available for other buyers to license. An Exclusive Licence reserves usage within the agreed scope, and the print is removed from the InWarp library after purchase.
02Can I use a licensed print in products I sell?
Yes. Both Non-Exclusive and Exclusive licences include commercial usage rights for production. The detailed permissions and limits are set out in the terms and conditions agreement.
03Does an Exclusive Licence give me ownership of the design?
No. An Exclusive Licence gives you exclusive usage rights within the agreed scope. Design Ownership is the separate option through which ownership of a registered design transfers to your company.
04Will the print stay available after I purchase it?
Non-Exclusive prints remain in the InWarp library and can be licensed again. Prints purchased under an Exclusive Licence or Design Ownership are permanently removed from the library and are not offered to new buyers.
05Could an Exclusive print have been licensed before?
Any previous licences and their effect on exclusivity are clarified before purchase. Review the agreement to understand exactly what exclusivity covers for your selected print.
06What makes the Design Ownership collection different?
These are our most distinctive prints, developed through extensive research, exploration, and refinement. Every print in this category is registered under India's Designs Act, 2000 and is offered for ownership transfer, rather than usage rights alone.
07How does a Design Ownership purchase transfer to my company?
Ownership transfers through a written assignment and the required update to the Register of Designs, recording your company as the registered proprietor. The print is permanently removed from the InWarp library after purchase.
08Where can I check the detailed usage terms for my licence?
The terms and conditions agreement sets out the detailed usage rights for your assigned licence, including the applicable scope, market, duration, and restrictions. If anything is unclear, speak to InWarp before signing.
09When do designers sign their agreement?
Designers sign the terms and conditions agreement for their assigned licence before their prints go live on the InWarp website.
10When do buyers sign their agreement?
Buyers sign the terms and conditions agreement before making payment. This gives you the opportunity to review the rights and conditions attached to your purchase first.
Let's find your fit
Not sure which option
fits your collection?
Tell us what you're building and we'll point you to the right licence - or talk through Design Ownership if you're looking to acquire a registered signature print for your company.
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