> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.gplclub.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.gplclub.com/en/start-here/understanding-the-gpl-license.md).

# Understanding the GPL License

## Understanding the GPL License

It's essential to understand what you're downloading.

#### What is the GPL license?

The General Public License (GPL) is the license under which WordPress and most of its plugins and themes are distributed. This license grants four essential freedoms:

1. The freedom to use the program for any purpose.
2. The freedom to study how the program works and modify it.
3. The freedom to redistribute copies.
4. The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions.

#### Is GPLClub legal?

Yes, 100%. GPLClub redistributes software under the same GPL license it was created with. We are not affiliated with the original developers (such as Automattic, WooCommerce, YITH, etc.), but we have the legal right to redistribute the code.

> **Important:** When downloading from GPLClub, you get the complete plugin or theme file. However, you do not get the original developer's direct support license (author's API Key). This means we provide technical support for installation, but not for the internal code


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