By V I R U S on

Hello!

I've read a lot of thread here where users asket about how legal is to sell modules and themes for Drupal, as well as the GPL licensing conditions, but i have some other question.

For example i would like to create services, where i will provide some web-pages to my clients based on Drupal. I will configure it, create custom modules and themes for clients and take all care about their web-sites (based on Drupal).

How far is it legal and must i share my source code of themes and modules to my clients?

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V I R U S’s picture

V I R U S commented

No one knows?

ColdSun’s picture

ColdSun commented

It is perfectly legal to charge for services, hosting, development, themeing, ect.

V I R U S’s picture

V I R U S commented

And what is about if it's based on drupal? Must i share my sources with clients?

betarobot’s picture

betarobot commented

You are not forced to share your code under GPL (unless you wish to), especially if you provide it as a service.

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V I R U S’s picture

V I R U S commented

Please, someone who is native with GPL License conditions, could answer here?

WorldFallz’s picture

WorldFallz commented

you really need to consult a lawyer-- the GPL as it affects web applications is quite a complex and hotly debated topic.

V I R U S’s picture

V I R U S commented

Hm, sure the developers should know if it's possible to take charges for such a service.

WorldFallz’s picture

WorldFallz commented

if you google around about it you'll see that there is a lot of disagreement on this topic-- including amongst developers. besides, one should never make a legal business decision without a lawyer. if you get sued, what will be your response? A link to a forum post?

V I R U S’s picture

V I R U S commented

You have right. Thanks!

V I R U S’s picture

V I R U S commented

Hope that's the right answer to my question : http://groups.drupal.org/node/13348