[wp-hackers] Plugin Licensing

[Iain Cambridge]

To be honest asking a bunch of developers about licensing isn't a smart
idea, while at the mention of licenses we all appear to become lawyers this
isn't the case. I personally disagree with WordPress.org statement that any
plugin is a derived from WordPress therefore falls under the GPL license
others agree whole heartly. If you're looking to sell Premium plugins and
are wondering what your options are licensing wise ask a copyright lawyer or
just look at previous discussions.

Iain

On 12 March 2011 01:58, John 3:16 Media <wp at john316media.com> wrote:

> Interesting.  Because I was looking at gravity forms and while the php code
> is gpl, their images and css arent according to their terms page.  The
> plugin is a support ticket system.
>
> On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 5:27 PM, Blue Chives <info at bluechives.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi there,
> >
> > We buy a range of premium plugins and themes, often to support the
> author.
> >  However the one thing that will make us not use / buy is this
> > gpl/restricted license style.  Offer it for sale, but supply it as
> > completely gpl cf gravity forms or shopp or even release free cf
> > wp-ecommerce.
> >
> > From the POV of earning from it have a hosted demo and offer the product
> > for sale.
> >
> > Ref your signature what does the plugin do?
> >
> >
> > BTW Plugins that require ion cube or similar to run are always off the
> > shopping list.
> >
> >
> >
> > On 11 Mar 2011, at 23:00, "John 3:16 Media" <wp at john316media.com> wrote:
> >
> > > I am looking to sell a couple of premium plugins and so I did some
> > research
> > > into some existing premium plugins.  I noticed that one plugin in
> > particular
> > > has the code licensed as GPL but the css and images seperatley licensed
> > to
> > > restrict redistribution.  What are you thoughts on this method?
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > Looking for users to test and provide feedback on new premium plugin
> here
> > > soon.  Will bribe anyone who helps with a generous discount on the
> final
> > > product.  Email me off-list if interested.
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