America.gov launches, but with a trial font, raising licensing questions for GSA

The production stylesheet loads Rhymes VF Trial, whose embedded metadata says "Trial Unlicensed." Maxitype's EULA bars trial fonts from final project files, but whether GSA has separate permission is unknown.

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A large digital screen in a modern public space displays abstract flowing data in cool blue and white tones.

The production stylesheet loads Rhymes VF Trial, whose embedded metadata says "Trial Unlicensed." Maxitype's EULA bars trial fonts from final project files, but whether GSA has separate permission is unknown.