Templating - Custom vm and license

[scotous]

Dear All,

I have modified the Current Vm 2.0.2 to suite my needs:

More specifically I have modified several core vm2 files to be able to have a full working VM 2.0.2 with back track tax calculation (only one way), added datatables jquery for listing products and many many other additions.
The reason i did it initially was because i wanted it for personal use.

I see now that I could distribute it to other users for use. The thing is that it has excess custom work on it and an auto update will destable the system untill i rehack the files (pretty easy because i have noted all the modifications).

What i need to know is if i can use my custom version of vm2 and sell it as template-like version of vm2?
Is it under a license that forbids me to sell it and gain some $$ for my work?

[jenkinhill]

As I understand the licensing, you cannot modify VirtueMart and sell it. But you can sell a package to update or change a function. This can include replacement code. For an example of a sold package that involves hacking/adding code into the core see Quick View

You would need to provide support, or course, and make sure that the package is kept up to date. eg VM2.0.3 includeds a small security update, so you would need to ensure it still works with that version (now at 2.0.3B)

[scotous]

As I intend to use the product my self too ofcourse I will provide support and updated files to all of my buyers.
Whether it is a single security update or not.

I was not intending to sell VMart but sell the extra's I have created.
Because the extra's are edit in some core files and some additions to the sql db I thougth that by selling all the product together as akeeba restore package would be much safer and easier.

[jenkinhill]

That may not be in keeping with your Akeeba licence.

[scotous]

Yeah..i realize more and more that if I want to use this commercially I ll have to create an extension install like style of the system...

Thx a lot for your info!