What is the GPL?
Most people are familiar with the term ‘open source. It means a piece of software or code, that is free to use. You’re free to use, copy, study, change, improve or redistribute the software as you like.
WordPress is open source software and is founded upon the GPL (general public license) that you can read more about over at the WordPress website > here
The main point to note is that any software that is built upon WordPress must carry forward the original GPL license.
StackTwine is 100% legal. All themes and plugins are released under the GPL (General Public License).
You are free to use them as often as you like and on as many sites as you want.
Are the files and downloads legal?
Yes, all themes, plugins, add-ons, and WooCommerce extensions that are distributed by our repository are 100% open-source with the GNU GPL.
Are these genuine products?
Yes, all of our products are 100%authentic. If we feature a product on our website, then we have an active subscription to that product’s author(s). We download from the product from them and redistribute to you. These downloads are not altered in any way.
Does StackTwine provide license keys?
We do not provide, lease, release, or resell license keys. All the products offered on this website are licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). You do not need license keys to use your projects, regardless of how many products need.
License keys are only required if you want to receive automatic updates and support from the author of a plugin or theme.
Are you the developer of these files?
StackTwine is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, nor is in any way related to third-party developers, including WordPress, WooCommerce, WooThemes, Elegant Themes, Rocketgenius Inc., GravityForms, iThemes, OnTheGoSystems, AppThemes, etc.
How many sites can I use the plugin or theme on?
As many as you like. Seriously, there are no catches. The plugins and themes are GPL-licensed, and you can use them as often as you need to, on however many sites you choose. Have a friend who’s building a website? Share our plugins and themes with them, too.
Do you provide updates to the products?
Yes. As soon as we are notified about an update, we download it from the author and update it on our site.