The GNU General Public License (GPL) is an open-source license that gives users strong rights to use, modify, share, and redistribute software.
Below are the typical T&Cs that apply to GPL themes/plugins:
You can use the theme or plugin:
For personal or commercial projects
On unlimited websites
With no restrictions
GPL does not limit how many sites you install it on.
You are allowed to:
Edit the source code
Add new features
Remove features
Customize it as you like
As long as you follow GPL terms.
You can legally share the original or modified version:
For free
For a price
Privately or publicly
But you must keep it under GPL license — you can’t make it proprietary.
Most GPL software comes with:
No warranty
No guarantee of performance
No liability if something breaks
This statement is included in the license itself.
Even though GPL gives you rights, the original author retains copyright.
You must:
Keep copyright notices
Include the GPL license text
GPL only covers the software, not:
Support
Updates
Documentation
If you buy from a marketplace or developer, support is part of their service, not the GPL license.
If a theme/plugin is GPL:
You cannot change its license
Any derivative work must remain GPL
You cannot restrict others from sharing it
The GPL “infects” modifications — everything stays open source.
You can legally:
Resell GPL themes/plugins
Create bundles
Offer membership sites
As long as:
The GPL license stays attached
You don’t claim exclusive rights
Important distinction:
Code is GPL
Branding, logos, trademarks are not GPL
So you cannot use the seller’s brand name or trademark when redistributing.
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