Icon License Issues

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I downloaded a icon off of bing search, and used it for a cursor build on CursorFX. The license for the icon says it can be used for non commerical use. At first I thought, ok, fair use, right? No money changes hands, so I can use it for a cursorFX file, but then it occured to me that the cursor would need CursorFX to be installed, and since CursorFX costs money, it might turn out to be a commercial thing. Or am I overthinking things? The icon that I was think of using is a rainmeter icon, such as this: 

However, since I am being careful not to step on any toes in regard to licensing and fair use, I thought I would post this to see what others have to say. 

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

If you are concerned, change it enough so that it could not be construed as copied. Perhaps make the opening at the bottom a different shape and the curves at the top and the gradient different.

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I have decided to run with my plan b alternative. There will be no issues. My original idea on a rainmeter cursor I will still utilize, but for my own personal use only. I think the alternative option will work better for purposes of uploading. Thanks, pelaird! 

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Or am I overthinking things?
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Yes. You are not selling it nor making money on it, and that is the meaning of "commercial".

pelaird's advice should suffice, and it's an easy solution.