⚖️ Legal Information & Documentation
Comprehensive legal documentation including copyright, privacy policy, license terms, and terms of service
🛡️ Copyright Protection
📝 Copyright Notice
© 2025 Waply Connect. All rights reserved.
This software and all associated materials are protected by international copyright laws and treaties.
🏛️ Intellectual Property Rights
Waply Connect, including but not limited to its source code, documentation, graphics, user interface, and all related materials, is the exclusive property of Waply Connect and is protected by:
- 📚 Copyright Laws: Protected under UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
- 🌍 International Treaties: Berne Convention, WIPO Copyright Treaty
- ⚖️ Software Patents: Where applicable, protected by software patents
- 🔐 Trade Secrets: Proprietary algorithms and business methods
🚫 Prohibited Activities
⚠️ Strictly Prohibited
The following activities are strictly prohibited and may result in legal action:
- ❌ Unauthorized copying, reproduction, or distribution
- 🔧 Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling
- 🔄 Creating derivative works without explicit permission
- ✂️ Removing or altering copyright notices
- 💰 Commercial redistribution without proper licensing
- 👤 Claiming ownership or authorship of the software
✅ Permitted Uses
Subject to the terms of your license agreement, you may:
- 💻 Install and use the software on authorized websites
- 💾 Make backup copies for archival purposes
- ⚙️ Modify configuration settings as intended
- 📝 Create content using the software's intended functionality
📧 Copyright Infringement Reports
Email: legal@waply-connect.com
Subject: DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice
Response Time: 48-72 hours
🔒 Privacy Policy
🤝 Our Commitment
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data in compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
📊 Information We Collect
🤖 Automatically Collected Information
- 🖥️ Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system
- 📈 Usage Data: Plugin usage statistics, feature utilization
- ⚡ Performance Data: Error logs, performance metrics
- 🔑 License Data: License key validation, activation status
👤 Information You Provide
- 👨💼 Account Information: Email address, website URL
- 💳 Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe
- 🎧 Support Communications: Support tickets, feedback
- ⚙️ Configuration Data: Plugin settings, customizations
🎯 How We Use Your Information
- 🚀 Service Provision: Deliver and maintain plugin functionality
- 🔐 License Management: Validate licenses and prevent piracy
- 🆘 Customer Support: Respond to inquiries and provide assistance
- 📈 Product Improvement: Analyze usage to enhance features
- 🛡️ Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activities
- ⚖️ Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements
🔒 Data Security
🛡️ Security Measures
- 🔐 Encryption: All data transmitted using SSL/TLS encryption
- 🚪 Access Controls: Strict access limitations and authentication
- 🔍 Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
- 📉 Data Minimization: Collect only necessary information
- 💾 Secure Storage: Industry-standard data protection
👨⚖️ Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)
Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the right to:
- 👁️ Access: Request copies of your personal data
- ✏️ Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- 🗑️ Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- 📦 Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- ⏸️ Restriction: Limit processing of your data
- 🚫 Objection: Object to processing for legitimate interests
- ↩️ Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time
🔒 Privacy Inquiries
Data Protection Officer: privacy@waply-connect.com
Privacy Requests: Use subject line "Privacy Request"
Response Time: 30 days maximum
📄 License Terms
⚖️ Dual License Model
Waply Connect is available under a dual license model: GPL v2+ for open source use and Commercial License for proprietary applications.
🆓 GPL v2+ License (Open Source)
This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
📋 GPL Rights and Obligations
- 🎯 Freedom to Use: Use the software for any purpose
- 🔍 Freedom to Study: Access and study the source code
- 🔧 Freedom to Modify: Modify the software to suit your needs
- 📤 Freedom to Distribute: Share copies with others
- 🔄 Copyleft Requirement: Derivative works must also be GPL licensed
- 💻 Source Code: Must provide source code when distributing
⚠️ GPL Compliance Requirements
If you distribute this software or derivative works, you must:
- 📜 Include the complete GPL license text
- 💻 Provide access to the complete source code
- ©️ Maintain all copyright notices
- 🔄 License derivative works under GPL v2+
- 📝 Document any modifications made
💼 Commercial License
For commercial use, proprietary applications, or when GPL terms are incompatible with your project, a commercial license is required.
✨ Commercial License Benefits
- 🏢 Proprietary Use: Use in closed-source applications
- 🚫 No Copyleft: No requirement to open-source your code
- 🎧 Premium Support: Priority technical support
- 🔧 Custom Modifications: Tailored features and integrations
- 🛡️ Indemnification: Legal protection and warranty
- 🌐 Multiple Sites: Use across multiple domains
📧 License Inquiries
Commercial Licensing: licensing@waply-connect.com
GPL Questions: opensource@waply-connect.com
License Violations: legal@waply-connect.com
📋 Terms of Service
🤝 Agreement to Terms
By using Waply Connect, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the software.
📖 Definitions
- 🚀 "Service": Waply Connect plugin and related services
- 👤 "User": Individual or entity using the Service
- 📄 "Content": Data, information, and materials processed by the Service
- 🎫 "License": Permission to use the Service under specified terms
✅ Acceptable Use Policy
👍 Permitted Uses
- 🔑 Creating and managing digital product licenses
- 💳 Processing legitimate customer transactions
- 🔗 Integrating with authorized payment processors
- ⚙️ Customizing settings within intended parameters
- ⚖️ Using for lawful business purposes
🚫 Prohibited Uses
⚠️ Strictly Prohibited
- 🚨 Illegal activities or fraud
- ©️ Violating intellectual property rights
- 🦠 Distributing malware or harmful code
- 📧 Spamming or unsolicited communications
- 🔓 Circumventing security measures
- ⚡ Interfering with service operation
- 🔒 Violating privacy laws or regulations
- 🎭 Creating fake or misleading licenses
👨💼 User Responsibilities
As a user of Waply Connect, you are responsible for:
- ⚖️ Compliance: Following all applicable laws and regulations
- 🔐 Security: Maintaining secure access credentials
- 🛡️ Data Protection: Protecting customer and business data
- 📜 License Compliance: Using within license terms
- 🔄 Updates: Installing security updates promptly
- 💾 Backup: Maintaining data backups
- 👁️ Monitoring: Monitoring for unauthorized access
💰 Payment Terms
💳 Commercial Licenses
- 🔒 Payment Processing: Secure processing via Stripe
- 📅 Billing Cycle: Annual or lifetime options
- ↩️ Refund Policy: 30-day money-back guarantee
- 💲 Price Changes: 30-day advance notice
- 🧾 Taxes: User responsible for applicable taxes
💸 Refund Policy
✅ Refunds are available within 30 days if:
- 🚫 Software fails to function as described
- 🔧 Technical issues cannot be resolved
- 💻 Compatibility issues with supported platforms
❌ Refunds are not available for:
- 🤔 Change of mind or business needs
- 💻 Compatibility with unsupported platforms
- 👤 User error or misconfiguration
- ⚖️ Violation of terms of service
📞 Terms of Service Inquiries
General Questions: terms@waply-connect.com
Legal Issues: legal@waply-connect.com
Billing Support: billing@waply-connect.com