I have a question about  (commercial use permmited.)
Are we able to utilize OutLawByDesigns (OBD),
Image*After,  and other freeware...like text, tubes, and so on, if it states, on thier site, that we can use thier goods for commercail use?
Janet Lee
 

Janet,
It seems there are 3 types of copyrights that I am aware of.  The first is for educational, or non-profit uses, one is for use by designers in advertising, and other business and professional use, and the other is for selling on an item, such as a mug, T-shirt, greeting card, etc.  Most places refer to the rights given for commercial usage meaning the professional use (the first or second mentioned purpose) and not the greeting cards.  Often the license we would need for use on cards is significantly more expensive.  But, each place is different, so you need to look in the fine print to know for sure.

Yes, you want to make sure you have the permission for "resale" vs generically "commercial use".  Often with resale there are unit/quantity limits.  When in doubt it's best to contact the source and ask.