Last updated: October 30, 2025
At GPLMonk, we are fully committed to operating within the boundaries of the GNU General Public License (GPL) and other relevant open-source licensing laws. This page explains the legal basis on which we provide our products, our rights under the GPL, and your rights as a customer.
- Understanding the GPL license
The GNU General Public License (GPL) is a free, copyleft license used by most WordPress themes and plugins. It allows anyone to freely use, modify, and redistribute software as long as it remains under the same license. This means redistribution—including reselling GPL-licensed software—is entirely legal, provided the software remains open-source and the license is unchanged. - Our role as a redistributor
GPLMonk is not affiliated, associated, or endorsed by any of the original developers or companies whose products we sell. We purchase or obtain legally licensed copies of WordPress themes, plugins, and extensions that are distributed under the GPL and make them available for redistribution in accordance with that license.
All files provided through our website are:
- 100% genuine and unmodified original files,
- scanned and verified for security before distribution, and
- shared strictly under the terms of the GPL license.
- Legal right to resell GPL products
Under the GNU GPL, redistribution and resale of open-source software are explicitly permitted. Section 1 and 3 of the GPL license clearly state that recipients of GPL software have the freedom to:
- Use the software for any purpose
- Modify the software as needed
- Distribute the original or modified versions freely
- Charge a fee for distribution or access
Because all WordPress themes and plugins in our store are released under this license, our resale and redistribution activities are completely lawful.
- Copyright and trademarks
While the software itself is licensed under GPL, all product names, trademarks, and brand assets remain the property of their respective authors or companies. GPLMonk uses these names only to identify the products accurately for customers. We do not claim ownership or partnership with any developer, company, or brand mentioned on our website. - Our responsibility
We ensure that all products sold on GPLMonk are licensed under GPL and safe for use. However, we do not offer product support or updates directly from the original developers. Our responsibility is limited to providing access to the working, clean GPL file purchased. - Customer responsibilities
When purchasing from GPLMonk, you agree to use the software in accordance with the GPL license terms. You are free to modify, reuse, or redistribute these files under the same license conditions. However, you must not remove or alter the GPL license from the code or claim ownership of the original developer’s work. - Updates and versions
Since GPL allows redistribution, the version you download from GPLMonk may differ from what is currently offered by the original author. We strive to keep all items updated but cannot guarantee real-time version parity with the developer’s website. - Disclaimer
All products on GPLMonk are provided “as is,” without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We are not responsible for any damage, loss of data, or functionality issues arising from the use of any product purchased from our website. - Contact information
If you have any questions or concerns about our GPL compliance, please contact:
GPLMonk Compliance Office
Email: [email protected]
Address: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India