Software distribution policy on opencart-hub.com according to GNU GPLv3
General provisions
This document establishes and confirms the legality of distributing the software (hereinafter referred to as the Software) located on the opencart-hub.com website, exclusively in accordance with the strict terms of the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3) . Our activities are based on the principles of free software and compliance with the provisions of the license agreement.
Legal reasons for using GPLv3 for OpenCart extensions
The OpenCart CMS is licensed under the GPLv3. This is a fundamental principle. According to the provisions of the GPLv3, any software that is a derivative work of the OpenCart code, or includes fragments of it, or is integrated with it in such a way that the functionality of the software depends on the OpenCart code, – including modules, add-ons, plugins and other extensions – automatically falls under this license. This ensures the continuity of the rights to freely use, modify and distribute for all end users.
The main principles of GPLv3 that apply to derivative works of OpenCart are:
Open source: Any user who receives a copy of the software has the inalienable right to view, study, modify, and distribute the software. These rights cannot be restricted.
No Restrictions on Distribution: Owners or developers of derivative software may not prohibit or restrict the further transfer, sale, or distribution of such software. Any distribution must be under the terms of the GPLv3.
Prohibition of technical restrictions on access to code: The GPLv3 license strictly prohibits the use of technical means or methods that restrict access to source code, including obfuscation or encryption of code (for example, via ionCube ). Source code must be available in readable form.
Important Notice: Developers who create extensions for OpenCart that are derivative works of its code, and at the same time encrypt their code or impose restrictions on its distribution (which are contrary to GPLv3), are in gross violation of the terms of the GNU GPLv3 license. Such developers have no legal grounds to demand the removal of their products from opencart-hub.com , since their actions contradict the license under which the base product (OpenCart) is distributed.
Appeal to developers and copyright holders
We require all developers and copyright holders who publish or sell extensions that use OpenCart code or are derivative works of it to strictly adhere to the following obligations arising from GPLv3:
Not impose any restrictions on the transfer, resale, or other distribution of their modules that are derivative works of OpenCart, in accordance with the terms of the GPLv3.
Do not apply licenses or license agreements that conflict with or restrict the rights granted by the GPLv3.
Refrain from making any false or misleading claims regarding the exclusive legal protection of your code that violates the provisions of the GPLv3.
Understand and acknowledge that any person who lawfully obtains a copy of such software has full rights to freely distribute, modify, and use it under the terms of the GPLv3.
Any attempts at legal pressure, threats, filing unfounded complaints, or other unlawful actions against the legal distribution of software licensed under the GPLv3 will be considered an abuse of the law and actions contrary to the spirit and letter of free software.
Notification to financial and legal structures
We officially declare that any attempts to block payments or restrict the activities of opencart-hub.com related to the distribution of software under the terms of GPLv3 are unjustified and may be regarded as a direct violation of the rights of the legal owner of the site to carry out legally permitted activities, as well as an attempt to impede the free distribution of software guaranteed by an international license.
The international GNU GPLv3 license explicitly guarantees that all derivative products based on OpenCart remain open for free access, use, modification, and distribution.
Contacting payment services and service providers
Redistribution of software that is a derivative work of OpenCart and licensed under the GPLv3 is not a copyright infringement if it is done in accordance with the terms of that license.
Such actions cannot serve as a legal basis for blocking payment transactions, limiting accounts, or other measures that prevent the functioning of the opencart-hub.com website.
The complaints filed in this regard are legally unfounded, contrary to the principles of free software and international licensing law, and therefore should be rejected.
This document has been compiled with the utmost attention to detail, based on the official terms of the GNU General Public License v3.0 , an analysis of case law, and taking into account the fundamental principles of copyright and intellectual property law in the context of free software.