The CMS could mean any CMS, like J o o m l a OR M a m b o etc.
The developers could mean the developers of these CMS's.
You MAY distribute it and charge for that service. You MAY change it, add design and content to it and you MAY charge for that. You may NOT alter the license and you must NOT alter the copyright. You do NOT have to show a 'Powered by this CMS name' graphic, as it not a copyright notice.
In other words, you must NOT pretend that this CMS is yours, and you must NOT charge people for this CMS.
Use this CMS to empower yourself and your clients by taking away the 'Black Magic' that surrounds putting content on the internet. Charge for the value you add and not for the hard work that the original developers, this CMS Development Team and this CMS community have put into it.this CMS is "free" software released under the GNU General Public License (GPL).
The word "free'' has two legitimate general meanings; it can refer either to freedom or to price. When we speak of "free software'', we're talking about freedom, not price. (Think of "free speech'', not "free beer''.)
Free software is a matter of the users' freedom to run, copy, distribute, study, change and improve the software. More precisely, it refers to four kinds of freedom, for the users of the software:
1. What license is this CMS released under?
this CMS is released under the GNU GPL. A copy of this is included with your copy of this CMS and can also be found at http://www.fsf.org/licenses/gpl.html. Unofficial translations can also be found at http://www.fsf.org/licenses/translations.html.
2. Who owns the copyright to this CMS?
The copyright to this CMS is held by the copyright holder and/or whoever were the original authors of this CMS and continue to actively support the project.
3. Are there any restrictions to your use of this CMS?
The GNU GPL grants you the freedom to use the software for whatever purpose you see fit.
5. May I remove "powered by this CMS, Copyright etc" from the footer?
Yes you can although we would hope that you would retain it as a badge of honour.
6. May I remove the "copyright" statements from the source code to this CMS?
No, you must keep all copyright notices and credits in the source code.
7. Does the GPL mean that my website content is also GPL?
No. The copyright and license of this CMS does not cover the content that you create. Using this CMS does not place any restrictions, legally, on the license or copyright you use for the content of your website.
8. I have modified this CMS for my own web site. Do I have to release these modifications?
The GPL permits anyone to make a modified version for their own use without the requirement to distribute it or pass on those changes to others.
9. I have made a modification (hack) to the this CMS core code. Do I have to release it under the GPL?
If you chose to distribute your modifications to others it must be released under the same terms that you received the original code. So your modifications must be released under the GPL. You may of course in this case modify the headers for the source code to include your own copyright statement. If you do so you must clearly annotate in the source code your amendments, changes or additions.
10. I have written a Component, Module, Template for this CMS. Do I have to release it under the GPL?
No The GPL allows you to write your own extensions for this CMS and to release those extensions under whatever license you chose.
11. I have written a Component, Module, Template for this CMS and released it under the GPL and I charge a fee for it, but website X is giving it away for free.
If someone pays your fee the GPL also gives him or her the freedom to pass on the software with or without a fee. Placing a restriction on someone's use of GPL licensed software is in breach of the GPL itself.
12. May I purchase a copy of this CMS, which has the copyright statements removed?
Although other GPL products may be available in this way this CMS is not.
13. I believe person A is in breach of the GPL what should I do?
You should report it. First check all the facts that you can and then report it by sending an e-mail to license-violation@of their server.com.
14. Who has the power to enforce the GNU GPL license of this CMS?
Only the copyright holder, the developers, has the power to do this. If this CMS Development Team finds, or is made aware of, a breach of the GPL they will report it to these developers for them to take any necessary action.
The developers could take copyright infringement very seriously and will prosecute to the full extent of the law.
15. Website X is using, or offering, my non-GPL Component, Module, Template without my permission, or in breach of its license, can you help me?
Whilst this is not within the remit or responsibility of this CMS we are willing to act as intermediaries in this on your behalf. In most cases these situations arise out of simple misunderstandings and can be settled amicably. You should e-mail full details to license-violation@this cms server.com.
DISCLAIMER
This document refers to the software program this CMS, from first Version and all subsequent versions, released under the GNU General Public License and any copyright that the developers institute.
This document is subject to additions, modifications and other changes at any time without notice.
A lawyer has not prepared this document. You should consult a lawyer experienced in copyright, licensing and intellectual property for clarification.
Document Rev. 1 - 14th March 2006