Why are you making fonts out of wordmarks?
The purpose of creating fonts from wordmarks is to provide a unique typographic resource for creative and educational projects. It allows users to explore typography inspired by iconic designs while honoring the original visual identity. These fonts also serve as a learning tool for design enthusiasts to understand font structure and style.

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Are you legally licensed to make fonts using vectorized wordmarks?
The Wordmark Font Database adheres to fair use principles by restricting the fonts to non-commercial use, avoiding any misrepresentation of the original designs. However, as the vectorized wordmarks are inspired by existing logos, they are not legally licensed. These fonts are provided solely for personal, educational, and creative experimentation purposes, with full acknowledgment of the original rights holders.

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I accidentally used a wordmark font commercially. What should I do?
Immediately cease using the font for commercial purposes. If the work has already been distributed, inform the designer, explain the mistake, and work to resolve any concerns they may have.

For example, the designer will ask you to use a font that is licensed under SIL Open Font License. That, and you will be prompted to stop using the wordmark font for commercial purposes completely.

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Here's a pro tip. If you're a paid individual that makes profit off of your work and are seeking to extend a wordmark/logotype into a full-blown font, you must obtain permission from the rights holder. Otherwise for that matter, if you're a small artist that creates content entirely for free, the generous thing to do is, when releasing the wordmark font, make the license open for non-commercial use, ensuring others can freely enjoy and modify the font while respecting the creator’s rights. This ensures you're respecting intellectual property and fostering positive relationships with designers and creators. Taking these steps not only protects you legally but also supports the creative community.