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Do I actually own my site

by Arobi030
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Hey I want to use this dating site script. When I buy a copy of the software I know I am buying a license to use the software and not the license itself.


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However, if I'm downloading the software and instilling it on my own server do I actually own my site even though I am using their software?


Can they just come along and tell me what I can and can't do with my site because they made the software but I am using it? Do they have some type of domain or control of my software when it is on my server (hostgator)?


Can they force me to pay for something like an update or anything they feel in order to keep my site up and running because they made the software or make my take it down if they feel so?


I don't want them to have some type of control over me or my site after I purchased the software and I am hosting it on my server. I just want to get a better understand of how buying a copy of a software works.


Note: it states that it is open source not proprietary.


Thanks for any help?
#scripts #site #software
  • Profile picture of the author Brandon Tanner
    It all depends on what their licensing terms are (and licensing terms can vary greatly, even among "open source" products). When you use their product, you agree to their terms. So look on their site for a 'Terms of use" page (or something similarly named). And if you don't understand the terms, then just contact them and ask them about it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Arobi030
    The licenses agreement said this:

    You may use the open code of the software product for personal purposes only: for making necessary modifications in the software product or adding necessary functions. Selling, licensing, giving away or otherwise distributing the open code of the software product in full or its scripts (parts) is prohibited. Nor may you use this source code, in full or any script (part) thereof, as part of another program that you either sell, license, give away, or otherwise distribute via any method.

    here is the agreement: Pilot Group - License Agreement
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  • Profile picture of the author rammurti
    of course they do, that's what licensing means. You need to pay to use any licensed software.
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  • Profile picture of the author RobinInTexas
    You own your site.

    You can use their software in accordance with the license.


    I am not a lawyer, in fact have no legal training whatsoever. I don't even play a lawyer on tv.
    In no event will I be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of my opinion. Taking legal advice from anyone via the internet is a bad idea, you should do your own research and consult proper legal counsel before embarking on anything after breakfast.
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    Robin



    ...Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just set there.
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