GPL License & Copyright Policy

Last Updated: August 31, 2026

Understanding GPL Licensing

At ePurchaseBD, we operate in full compliance with the GNU General Public License (GPL). This page explains our copyright policy, GPL licensing terms, and how we handle intellectual property rights.

1. Freedom to Distribute

ePurchaseBD does not develop any of the plugins, themes, or digital products listed on our website. We redistribute original GPL-licensed WordPress products and other digital items that are already publicly available under compatible open-source licenses.

These products are released under the GNU General Public License (GPL), which grants everyone the freedom to:

  • Use: Run the software for any purpose
  • Study: Examine how the software works and adapt it to your needs
  • Share: Redistribute copies to help others
  • Improve: Modify the software and release your improvements to the public

2. What is GPL?

The GNU General Public License (GPL) is a free, copyleft license for software and other kinds of works. It was created by Richard Stallman for the GNU Project (Free Software Foundation).

WordPress itself is licensed under GPL, which means all WordPress themes, plugins, and related products must also be GPL-compatible. This ensures that the WordPress ecosystem remains free and open for everyone.

Key GPL Principles:

  • Freedom 0: The freedom to run the program as you wish, for any purpose
  • Freedom 1: The freedom to study how the program works, and change it
  • Freedom 2: The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help others
  • Freedom 3: The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions to others

3. Our Role as a GPL Distributor

ePurchaseBD acts as a legitimate distributor of GPL-licensed products. Here's what this means:

  • We purchase original products from developers or authorized sources
  • We have the legal right to redistribute these GPL-licensed products
  • We provide products at affordable prices through a crowd-funding model
  • We do not claim ownership or authorship of any third-party software
  • We respect the original developers' copyrights and trademarks

4. Copyright Ownership

Important: We do not own the copyright to any of the products distributed on our platform. Copyright remains with the original developers and authors. We simply exercise our rights under the GPL license to redistribute these products.

All products retain their original copyright notices, author information, and licensing terms. We do not modify or remove copyright information from any product.

5. What GPL Allows

✓ You CAN:

  • Use GPL products on unlimited websites
  • Modify the code to suit your needs
  • Use products for personal or commercial projects
  • Study how the software works
  • Share the software with others (under GPL terms)
  • Create derivative works based on GPL software

6. What GPL Does NOT Allow

✗ You CANNOT:

  • Remove or modify copyright notices
  • Claim authorship of software you didn't create
  • Redistribute under a non-GPL-compatible license
  • Use proprietary demo content (images, videos, graphics)
  • Access premium support from original developers (unless purchased separately)
  • Receive automatic updates without a valid license key from the developer

7. Demo Content and Media Files

Critical Notice: While the PHP code of themes and plugins is GPL-licensed, demo content is typically NOT covered by GPL. This includes:

  • Images, photos, and graphics from demo sites
  • Videos and multimedia content
  • Icons and illustrations (unless explicitly GPL)
  • Fonts (unless open-source)
  • Stock photos and premium imagery

Warning: Using demo content from themes in your production websites may violate copyright law. Always use your own content or properly licensed media.

8. Copyright Infringement Notification (DMCA)

We respect intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that any content on the ePurchaseBD website violates copyright law, you may file a DMCA notice.

How to File a DMCA Notice:

To submit a properly formatted DMCA takedown notice, please email us at contact@epurchasebd.com with the following information:

  1. Identification of Copyrighted Work: A clear identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed. Include the title, author, and any registration information if available.
  2. Location of Infringing Material: A detailed description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on our website, including the specific URL(s).
  3. Your Contact Information: Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
  4. Good Faith Statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, their agent, or the law.
  5. Accuracy Statement: A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.
  6. Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.

Before Filing a DMCA Notice:

Please carefully consider whether the material is actually infringing:

  • Is the material covered by the GPL license, which permits redistribution?
  • Is the use protected by fair use doctrine?
  • Do you actually own the copyright to the material in question?
  • Have you verified that the material is not in the public domain?

Filing a false or frivolous DMCA notice may result in legal consequences, including liability for damages and attorney's fees.

9. Our Response to DMCA Notices

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, we will:

  1. Review the notice for completeness and validity
  2. Investigate the claim and verify the GPL status of the product
  3. Contact the original developer if necessary
  4. Remove the product if we find it violates copyright or legal terms
  5. Respond to the complainant within 5-7 business days

If we determine that a product on our site does indeed violate copyright or any legal terms, we will promptly remove it and take appropriate action.

10. Counter-Notification

If you believe that material you posted was removed in error or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification. The counter-notification must include:

  • Your physical or electronic signature
  • Identification of the material that was removed
  • A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake
  • Your contact information
  • A statement consenting to jurisdiction of federal court

11. Disclaimer

ePurchaseBD does not host any files that violate copyright law. All products featured on our website are distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License or other compatible open-source licenses.

We provide these products solely under the terms of the GPL for:

  • Educational purposes
  • Development and testing
  • Personal and commercial use (as permitted by GPL)
  • Learning and skill development

12. Trademark Notice

The WordPress® trademark is the intellectual property of the WordPress Foundation, and the Woo® and WooCommerce® trademarks are the intellectual property of WooCommerce, Inc. Uses of the WordPress®, Woo®, and WooCommerce® names on this website are for identification purposes only and do not imply an endorsement by WordPress Foundation or WooCommerce, Inc. ePurchaseBD is not endorsed by, owned by, or affiliated with the WordPress Foundation or WooCommerce, Inc.

13. Support and Updates

Please note:

  • We do not provide premium support from original developers
  • Automatic updates require license keys from original developers
  • We offer basic installation assistance and product updates when available
  • For full support and automatic updates, purchase directly from developers

14. Responsible Use

We encourage all users to:

  • Respect the original developers' work and copyrights
  • Consider purchasing directly from developers for commercial projects
  • Support developers by leaving reviews and feedback
  • Use GPL products ethically and legally
  • Contribute back to the open-source community when possible

15. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Copyright & GPL License Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about this policy, GPL licensing, or copyright concerns, please contact us:

17. Additional Resources

To learn more about GPL licensing and your rights:

Summary: We operate legally under GPL licensing terms, respect intellectual property rights, and respond promptly to valid copyright concerns. All products are distributed in compliance with open-source licenses, and we do not claim ownership of any third-party software.