Can You Legally Use That Font, Image, or Song in Your Digital Product?

You found the perfect font for your new workbook. Or maybe you’re creating a Canva template and want to add a pretty background photo. Or you’re working on a digital course and want to spice up your intro video with some music.

But here’s the problem:
Can you actually use it?
And if you do, are you breaking copyright law?

If you’ve ever wondered “Can I use this image?” or “Is this font okay for my digital product?” — you’re not alone. Most creators aren’t trying to break any rules. They just don’t know what’s allowed.

Let’s clear it up with a plain-English guide to what’s safe, what’s risky, and how to protect yourself when adding third-party content to your digital products.