Terms of Service

Last updated: 1/19/2026

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern the use of the website and the purchase and use of WordPress plugins and themes (“Products”) provided by Steve Gibbs/stevegibbs.info (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing the site or purchasing our Products, you agree to these Terms.

1. WordPress & GPL Compliance

All PHP code contained in our WordPress plugins and themes is licensed under the GNU General Public License, version 2 or later (GPL), in accordance with WordPress.org guidelines.

Your GPL rights include the freedom to:

Use the software for any purpose
Study and modify the software
Redistribute the software

These rights apply to the software code itself and are not limited by these Terms.

Non-PHP assets (including but not limited to CSS, JavaScript, images, and documentation) are licensed under GPL unless explicitly stated otherwise.

2. Scope of These Terms

These Terms govern:

Access to this website
Purchases and subscriptions
Delivery of updates and support
Licensing services and activation systems

They do not restrict your GPL rights to the software you have received.

3. Purchases, Subscriptions & Renewals

3.1 Subscription Model

Most Products are sold as subscriptions, which grant access to:

Product downloads
Updates
Support services

Subscriptions are valid for the period stated at checkout (monthly, yearly, or lifetime where offered).

3.2 Renewals

Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled prior to renewal.
You may cancel at any time; cancellation prevents future charges but does not retroactively refund previous payments.
Upon expiration or cancellation, you retain the right to continue using the software under the GPL, but access to updates and support ends.

4. License Keys & Update Services

License keys are used solely to:

Enable automatic updates
Validate access to support services

License keys:

Are non-transferable
May not be shared, resold, or publicly distributed
May be disabled if abused or used in violation of these Terms

5. Agency & Client Usage

5.1 Agency-Friendly Licensing

Unless otherwise stated at checkout:

You may use the Products on client websites
You may install Products as part of a client deliverable

5.2 Client Access

You may not provide license keys directly to clients unless your plan explicitly allows it
You remain responsible for managing updates and renewals

5.3 Redistribution Clarification

While GPL permits redistribution of the software, redistribution does not include:

Our support services
Access to updates
Licensing infrastructure
Branding, trademarks, or documentation

6. Support Services

Support is provided only for active subscriptions and is limited to:

Bugs or defects in unmodified versions of our Products
Usage questions related directly to our Products

Support does not include:

Custom development or feature requests
Debugging third-party plugins, themes, or hosting environments
Issues caused by modified code

We reserve the right to limit or refuse support for abusive or unreasonable requests.

7. Refund Policy

Refunds may be requested within [14] days of purchase.

Refunds may be granted if:

The Product is demonstrably defective
We are unable to resolve the issue within a reasonable timeframe

Refunds are not granted for:

Change of mind
Incompatibility with third-party software or hosting
Failure to review documentation
Expired or canceled subscriptions

8. Intellectual Property & Branding

The GPL license applies only to the software code.

The following remain our exclusive property:

Company and product names
Logos and branding
Website content and marketing materials
Documentation and design assets

You may not use our trademarks in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation without permission.

9. Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

Circumvent licensing or update systems
Share or resell license keys
Misrepresent our Products
Use the site or Products for unlawful purposes

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Products are provided “as is”, without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

We do not guarantee that the Products:

Will meet your specific requirements
Will be error-free
Will be compatible with all environments

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, [Your Company Name] shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including: