Licensing Information
Last updated: November 22, 2024
This page explains the licensing terms and conditions for using emojis from Emoji Repo. Please read these terms carefully before using any emoji resources from our website.
1. Emoji Design Copyright
The emoji designs available on Emoji Repo are owned by their respective platforms:
- Apple® emoji designs are owned by Apple Inc.
- Google emoji designs are owned by Google LLC.
- Twitter emoji designs are owned by Twitter, Inc.
- Facebook emoji designs are owned by Meta Platforms, Inc.
All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners.
2. Unicode Standard
The emoji characters themselves are standardized by the Unicode Consortium:
- Unicode® is a registered trademark of Unicode, Inc.
- Emoji characters are part of the Unicode Standard
- Character codes and names follow the Unicode specification
3. Usage License
3.1 Personal Use
- Free to use for personal, non-commercial purposes
- No attribution required for personal use
- Can be used in personal messages, social media, and blogs
3.2 Commercial Use
- Commercial use requires proper attribution
- Cannot be sold as standalone emoji products
- May be used in commercial apps and websites with attribution
4. Usage Restrictions
The following uses are not permitted:
- Selling emoji designs as standalone products
- Claiming ownership of emoji designs
- Modifying emoji designs without permission
- Using emojis in trademark or logo designs
5. Attribution Requirements
When attribution is required, please include:
- Platform name (e.g., "Apple Emoji", "Google Emoji")
- Link to Emoji Repo when possible
- Statement that emojis are owned by their respective platforms
6. Disclaimer
Emoji Repo provides these resources "as is" without any warranties:
- We do not claim ownership of any emoji designs
- Users are responsible for checking platform-specific terms
- We are not liable for any misuse of emoji resources
7. Contact Us
For licensing inquiries or questions, please contact us at: