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Question about source code and public git repositories.

3 replies · opened Sep 30, 2020

AaagenvatoSep 30, 2020

Hi,

I have a question regarding the source code of the CANVAS theme.

I have created a jekyll theme for my website. That jekyll theme contains a few of the files that are provided by the theme like css, javacript, fonts, some files, etc.

At the moment, those files are hosted in a private repository. I'd like to know if I can make it public. I wanted to open it and:

  • Include a note in the README file indicating that the repository cannot be used unless you have a license of the theme
  • Include the appropriate license and copyright files in the repository
  • The repository will not contain all the files that are included when we download the theme after purchasing it, only those that I need for my website to work.

Also regarding this, my website is already making use of those files and they can be found here: https://github.com/alfonsoalba/web/tree/master/assets

Would it be possible to make the repository public?

Thanks,

Alfonso

SSemicolon WebSTAFFOct 1, 2020

hello,

We absolutely understand and appreciate about reaching out to us on this.

Our only concern is how much is this enforced on the User, as the User might still download and use it without getting a Valid License. However, we guess, we can go forward with this. But in the end we hope it is your responsibility to ensure that the user gets a Valid License if they plan to use the Customized Version of Canvas.

Sounds fair?

Thanks. Let us know if we can help with anything else.

AaagenvatoOct 3, 2020

Hi,

Thanks a lot for your answer.

If I open the repository I have no way to enforce the user to buy a license in order to use the jekyll theme. All I can do is mention it in the license and the readme of the repo.

If your condition is to make me responsible of ensuring that the users purchase a license, then I cannot make the repository public. I'll keep it private.

Thanks again,

Alfonso

BTW, I really like your CANVAS theme. It's a great piece of work. Keep updating it!!

SSemicolon WebSTAFFOct 3, 2020

Hello,

Thanks so much for Kind Words! And we will definitely continue updating it with New and Better features. Let us know if you have any suggestions.

You can make the Repository Public! Just don't distribute all the Files. :)

Have a Good Day. :)

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