GPL

GENERAL PUBLIC LICENCE

 

What is General Public License (GPL)?

The General Public License (GPL) is a free software license that allows users to freely use, modify, and redistribute software. It was created by Richard Stallman for the GNU Project (Free Software Foundation). WordPress, a popular open-source content management system, is also released under the GPL license.
 

Key Principles of GPL

The GPL license is based on the following core principles:
  • Freedom to use: Anyone can download and run the software.
  • Freedom to modify: Anyone can modify or edit the software.
  • Freedom to redistribute: Anyone can redistribute free copies of the software.
  • Freedom to distribute modified versions: Anyone can distribute modified versions of the software.
  • Unlimited usage: Anyone can use the software on unlimited websites (domains) for a lifetime.

Key Conditions:

  • Source Code Availability: You must make the source code available to anyone who receives a copy of the program.
  • GPL License Retention: Any modified or derivative versions of the program must also be distributed under the GPL license.
  • No Restrictions on Use: You cannot restrict others from exercising their rights under the GPL license.

Additional Terms:

  • Warranty Disclaimer: The program is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind.
  • Liability Limitation: In no event will the copyright holders be liable for any damages.
By using GPL-licensed software, you agree to these terms and conditions.
 

Copyleft Provision

The GPL license uses a concept called copyleft, which requires that any modified versions of the software must also be distributed under the GPL license. This ensures that the software remains free and open-source, and that any modifications or extensions are also available to the community.
 

Importance of GPL in WordPress

The GPL license is essential to the WordPress ecosystem, as it ensures that the software remains free and open-source. It also promotes collaboration and innovation, as developers can modify and extend the software without restrictions. The WordPress community strongly supports the GPL license, and many developers and companies have pledged to protect the WordPress “bill of rights” by enforcing the GPL license.
 

License Keys Policy at WPThemeCart

WPThemeCart does not provide, lease, release, or resell license keys for any of the products offered on our website. All our products are licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), which means you don’t need license keys to use them in your projects, regardless of the number of products required.
The only instance where license keys are necessary is if you want to receive automatic updates and support directly from the author of a theme or plugin.
 

Legality of Files and Downloads

All themes, plugins, add-ons, and WooCommerce extensions available for download from our repository are completely legitimate and legal. We ensure that every item is 100% open-source, licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), giving you the freedom to use, modify, and distribute them as you see fit.
 

Genuinity & Authenticity of Products

We guarantee that all products available on our website are 100% authentic. We have active subscriptions to each product’s author, which enables us to download the original files directly from them. We then redistribute these unaltered files to you, ensuring that you receive genuine products without any modifications.
 

Developer Affiliation

We at (link unavailable) are not the original developers of the files available on our website. We are also not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or related to the original third-party developers, including prominent names such as WordPress, WooCommerce, WooThemes, Elegant Themes, and many others.
 

Can I Use on Multiple Sites?

You’re free to use our plugins and themes on as many websites as you like. There are no restrictions or limitations. Since our products are licensed under the GPL, you can use them unlimited times, on unlimited sites, without any additional fees or catches. Feel free to share them with friends or colleagues who might find them useful!

Update Policy

Yes, we provide updates to the products. We regularly monitor for updates and as soon as we’re notified, we download the latest version from the author and make it available on our site.