Legal

Technical & Software Licensing

Learn about the licenses governing the software and code delivered by NeedleCode to our clients.

1. Custom Code License

Unless otherwise agreed in a specific project contract, all custom code developed by NeedleCode for its clients is delivered under a proprietary license. Upon final payment, the client is granted a perpetual, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use, modify, and host the code for its intended business purpose.

2. Open Source Software

Our solutions often leverage open-source software, including but not limited to:

  • WordPress: Licensed under the GNU GPL.
  • WooCommerce: Licensed under the GNU GPL.
  • React / Node.js: Licensed under the MIT License.
  • TailwindCSS: Licensed under the MIT License.

The use of these technologies is governed by their respective licenses.

3. Third-Party Plugins & Themes

For projects using third-party commercial plugins or themes (e.g., ACF Pro, WP Rocket), the client is responsible for maintaining active licenses for these products unless specifically included in a NeedleCode maintenance plan.

4. Asset Attribution

Icons used on this site are provided by Lucide and Font Awesome under their respective open-source and commercial licenses.

5. Contact

For detailed licensing inquiries related to your specific project, please contact our legal team at contact@needlecode.com.