Hello AMare,
Yes, you are correct. It will probably have to be purchased. If your logo is chosen, I will most certainly pay for the font for you to use. I'm new to this process, so I'm learning as I go here. Also, thank you for letting me know I could speak with each designer privately.....that was unclear for me. I still like both your logos. Here are some ideas that might make them better. #8, could make the outer lines more of a single line spiral downward to the center of the yin-yang? Also, I'd like to see a little more purple. I like the purple in #12 the best so far. I really like the turquoise blue you have in #1. If you could incorporate the yin-yang and make the lines smooth that would be great. I also like 3D effect, so anything along those lines would add a lot to the logo.
Thank you!
Sammie