IconShelf

Acceptable Use Policy

Use IconShelfResponsibly

Guidelines for using our platform and downloading icons ethically and legally.

Allowed Uses

You are permitted to:

  • Download and use icons for personal projects
  • Use icons in commercial applications and websites
  • Modify and customize icons for your specific needs
  • Include icons in products you distribute or sell
  • Use icons in both web and mobile applications
  • Share projects containing icons (respecting icon licenses)
  • Adapt icons with proper attribution where required

✓ The only rule: Follow the specific license of each icon (MIT, Apache, CC0, etc.)

Prohibited Uses

You are NOT permitted to:

  • Violate any icon's original license terms
  • Claim ownership of icons you didn't create
  • Republish icons as a standalone icon collection or library
  • Use icons to create competing icon services or libraries
  • Remove or obscure attribution, licensing, or copyright notices
  • Use icons in anything illegal, harmful, or deceptive
  • Use icons for phishing, spam, malware, or harassment
  • Bulk download icons for resale without modification
  • Violate intellectual property or other legal rights

✗ Violations: Account suspension, content removal, and legal action may result

License Compliance

Each icon on IconShelf has its own license. You MUST comply with it:

MIT License

✓ Commercial use allowed
✓ Modification allowed
✓ Attribution required (recommended)

Apache 2.0

✓ Commercial use allowed
✓ Modification allowed
✓ License copy must be included

CC0 (Public Domain)

✓ Completely free to use
✓ No attribution required
✓ Any modifications allowed

Custom Licenses

✓ See icon details page
✓ Always check before use
✓ Different rules may apply

Always check: Click on any icon to see its specific license and requirements before using it in your project.

Attribution Requirements

Some licenses require attribution. Here's how to do it properly:

In Code:

<!-- Icon from Material Design Icons (Apache 2.0) --> <svg>...</svg>

In UI/Footer:

Icons by [Collection Name] • License: [License Type] • [Link if applicable]

For Commercial Work:

Include attribution in credits/about section or footer of your product

Pro Tip: Each icon page shows exactly how to attribute it. Copy and paste!

Best Practices
  • Read licenses carefully: Before using any icon, check its specific license requirements
  • Document your sources: Keep records of which icons you used and where they came from
  • Provide attribution: Even if not required, crediting creators builds trust and respect
  • Check for updates: Licenses may change; stay informed about icon collections you use
  • Test before deploying: Ensure icons render correctly and respect all license terms in your final product
  • Be transparent: Tell your users where your icons come from (in about/credits section)
  • Respect copyright: Never claim ownership of icons created by others
Enforcement

Violations of this policy may result in:

  • Content removal from your projects
  • Restriction of download privileges
  • Temporary or permanent account suspension
  • Legal action for severe violations
  • Cooperation with copyright holders investigating abuse

Questions or concerns?

Contact us at [email protected]