Copyright Policy

At GPL Mama, we fully respect and operate under the principles of the GNU General Public License (GPL). All digital products offered on our website—such as WordPress themes and plugins—are open-source and freely available under the GPL. We do not sell licenses or claim ownership of any software; instead, we charge a small fee to support ongoing efforts including secure distribution, regular updates, file scanning, and platform maintenance.

Understanding GPL

The GPL license empowers everyone with the freedom to use, study, modify, and share software without restriction. What you pay for on GPL Mama is not the software itself, but the time, effort, and infrastructure required to collect, verify, and deliver it in a clean and consistent way. This includes safe packaging, update tracking, curation, and user support—all of which ensure a seamless experience for our members.

Alleged Copyright Infringement

If you believe any material hosted or referenced by GPL Mama violates copyright laws, you may contact us with a detailed notice. Your notice must include clear identification of the copyrighted work, sufficient information to locate the content on our site, and a statement affirming your legal right to submit such a claim.

We take all reports seriously and follow a due process of review. If necessary, content may be temporarily or permanently removed after evaluation. Please be aware that submitting false claims under Section 512(f) of the DMCA may result in legal liability.

Fair Use & Independent Review

We independently assess all content before responding to any takedown request. It is important to understand that many GPL-licensed products are legally redistributable, and in many cases, fair use or open licensing applies. For context, U.S. courts have repeatedly confirmed that proper evaluation of fair use is required before submitting takedown notices (see: Lenz v. Universal).

Our Commitment to Legal Transparency

We do not host or distribute any proprietary or pirated software. Every product on GPL Mama is either:

  • Originally licensed under the GNU GPL by its developers,
  • Freely and publicly available through official or open sources,
  • Repackaged or recompiled by us without altering its core license or authorship.

Important Notice

GPL Mama does not claim ownership of any third-party trademarks or content. All rights belong to the respective developers. We act solely as a redistribution platform for GPL-licensed software.

Why We Charge

GPL is free, and it always will be. What you’re paying for at GPL Mama is:

  • Secure downloads without malware or injected code,
  • Curated collections updated daily,
  • Easy navigation and member dashboards,
  • Dedicated 24/7 support and content request handling,
  • Infrastructure costs to keep the platform running smoothly.

This model ensures we can continue helping freelancers, agencies, and businesses access safe GPL software without hidden risks or bloated commercial licenses.

Final Note

We are strong advocates of open-source freedom. If you have questions or concerns about our policies or the legality of any listing, please reach out. We’re transparent, responsible, and committed to supporting the open-source community—ethically and legally.