GPL Statement
BRX Prod is open-source software, licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later (GPL-2.0-or-later) — the same license as WordPress and Bricks Builder.
What that means for you
The GPL is the foundation of the WordPress ecosystem. Choosing it for BRX Prod means you have the same four freedoms here that you have with WordPress itself:
- Run the plugin for any purpose, on any number of sites.
- Study how it works — you have the source code, and you’re welcome to read it.
- Modify it to suit your own needs.
- Share it with others, in original or modified form, as long as you keep the same GPL terms.
Source code
The full source for BRX Prod is shipped in the plugin ZIP that paying customers download — nothing is obfuscated, nothing is locked behind a server-side blob. Open the plugin folder in your favourite editor and you have everything.
If you want to read the source without buying, request a copy via email and I’ll send you the current archive at no charge. The GPL only kicks in once you have the binary, but I’d rather not make that a barrier.
What you can’t do
The GPL covers the code. It does not cover:
- The BRX Prod name and logo, which are trademarks. If you fork the plugin and redistribute it, please rename it so users don’t confuse your fork with the official version.
- My licensing system as a paid service. You’re free to remove the licensing checks in your own modified copy, but you can’t resell access to my license server.
- Premium-tier support, which is a service I provide to direct customers and isn’t covered by the GPL.
Why GPL
Two reasons:
- Compatibility. WordPress and Bricks are GPL. Plugins that derive from them must be GPL-compatible — that’s a settled question.
- It’s the right thing. The Bricks community has been generous to me. Releasing under the GPL keeps the door open for the next person who wants to learn from this work, fork it, build on it, or take it in a direction I never imagined.
GPL and the paid tier
BRX Prod has a free tier and a paid premium tier. People sometimes ask how that fits with the GPL — the short answer is that the GPL covers the code, not the price. WordPress itself works the same way: the software is GPL, but plenty of WordPress products charge for premium versions, support, hosting, and add-ons.
What the paid tier actually buys you:
- Premium features in the plugin (AI providers, advanced CSS panel tools, image generation, etc.) gated by a license key.
- License-server access — you receive a key that unlocks the premium features and gets you automatic updates.
- Direct support from me for installation, configuration, and bug reports.
None of those are restrictions on the GPL freedoms — the source code is fully GPL, and you can study, modify, and redistribute it as the license allows. What you’re paying for is the convenience of getting it from me with a working key, automatic updates, and someone to email when you’re stuck.
The full license text
You can read the GPL-2.0-or-later in full here: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html. A copy is also bundled with every plugin download.
Questions?
Email brxprod-support@brxprod.com. I’m happy to clarify anything about the license, contributions, or how to fork the plugin properly.
