Papaya CMS licensing FAQ

Original author: papaya-cms.com
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Another translation of reference material on licensing another CMS is ready - this time we will talk about the German project papaya CMS (according to Wappalyzer , it underlies such Internet resources as, for example, jpk.com - the site of one of the leading manufacturers of nanoanalytical equipment). This system is distributed under a dual license: both the GPL and commercial. Although the FAQ is small in volume, but in my opinion, it is quite informative. See it below.

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Can I use papaya CMS for a commercial site, for example, for the site of our company?


Yes, you can create a company website using papaya CMS without the need for any license fees. You need to purchase a commercial license only if you plan to do your own distribution of papaya CMS or extensions / modules to papaya CMS.


Can I modify papaya CMS and sell it as a closed source program using my own license?


Distribution of modified source code is permissible only under the terms of the GPL. This means that the source code must be freely available and that you are forced to grant users the right to modify and distribute the source code. If you do not plan to distribute the source code in this way, you need to purchase a commercial license, based on which you can implement any form of commercial use.


I downloaded papaya CMS and want to modify the source code or distribute it under the GPL. Can i do this?


Yes, these are just the advantages that the GPL provides you as a user. You have the right to view the source code, modify and distribute it. The only thing you should keep in mind is that you must distribute the code under the GPL.


The company uses a modified version of papaya CMS for its corporate website. Is a company required to publish modified source code? This is what the GPL requires, right?


Not at all. The GPL allows you to modify the source code of a program and use the program for your own purposes without the need to publish or distribute the source code. One of the core ideas of the GPL is to give users the freedom to modify the software and use the modified software without incurring any responsibility. In the above example, the company, however, is not required to publish the source code. If a company wants to distribute modified software, for example, by downloading from a company’s website, the distributed software must be licensed under the GPL. If the company wants to distribute the software under its own license, for example, a license for closed source software,


What is the pricing model for a commercial license?


Licensing fee for commercial modules is charged once, not repeatedly.


What license for papaya CMS should I choose for the developed modules?


It depends on how the module is connected to the papaya CMS. If the module can only work with papaya CMS in the sense that it cannot work as a standalone program, you must license it under the GPL. All GPL conditions must be met when you distribute the module. If you want to distribute the module under a non-GPL license, you need to purchase a papaya commercial license. If the module can work as a standalone program and does not depend on papaya CMS, you are free to choose a license.

 

What types of licenses are offered?


papaya CMS is licensed in a dual way: You can download papaya CMS for use and distribution under the GPL. It is completely free, and the GPL gives you a lot of freedom. As an alternative, you can purchase a commercial license that can best suit your particular use case. You can study the licensing policy on our website in more detail.

 

Do I have to use the GPL when I extend the papaya CMS system kernel by adding a new function?


Yes, papaya CMS is published under the GPL, which implies that any software derived from papaya CMS and all extensions must also be licensed under the GPL. Alternatively, you can buy the papaya commercial license, which will give you the right to publish your extensions and modifications under an alternative license. You can study the details of the licensing model in more detail.


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approx. trans. - My other CMS licensing translations:




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