The information presented below is provided to assist you understand our licensing regime and the ways in which you may use the products which are available for sale on the Tuts+ Marketplace. This information does not form part of the license terms. In the event there is any inconsistency between the license terms and the following information then the license terms will prevail and will be what regulates your use of the product you buy.

Important Note: Not all uses for items are listed below. If your intended use does not match any of the examples below, please refer to the license terms.

Design

Personal License Examples

Though you cannot resell or redistribute the tutorial itself, or its source files, you can use the techniques used in the tutorial in your own work, without attribution. For example:

• Adding a Photoshop text effect you have learned how to make to a poster you’re designing for a client.
• Incorporating web design techniques you’ve learned from a tutorial in a web design you intend to sell.
• Creating a vector illustration in the same style as a tutorial’s final outcome.

What’s not OK

• Redistributing the tutorial or copying it in your own tutorial.
• Redistributing or selling any source files from the tutorial (including images, PSDs and vectors).

Web Development

Personal License Examples

Though you cannot resell or redistribute the tutorial itself, or its source files, you can use the techniques used in the tutorial in your own work, without attribution. For example:

• Using a jQuery slider you have learned how to make in a web design for a client.
• Incorporating techniques learned in a PHP screencast into your latest PHP app.
• Incorporating code from tutorials into your own work.

What’s not OK

• Redistributing the tutorial or copying it in your own tutorial.
• Redistributing or selling any source files from the tutorial (such as code files).

Audio & Music

Personal License Examples

Though you cannot resell or redistribute the tutorial itself, or its source files, you can use the techniques used in the tutorial in your own work, without attribution. For example:

• Incorporating a sound you have learned how to make from a tutorial into a track you intend to sell.
• Using mixing and recording techniques you learned from a tutorial in your professional work.

What’s not OK

• Redistributing the tutorial or copying it in your own tutorial.
• Redistributing or selling any source files from the tutorial (including MP3s, WAVs and project files).

Video

Personal License Examples

Though you cannot resell or redistribute the tutorial itself, or its source files, you can use the techniques used in the tutorial in your own work, without attribution. For example:

• Using a logo reveal effect learned from a tutorial in a motion graphics project for a client.
• Using VFX techniques you’ve learned from a tutorial in a short movie you’re making and distributing.

What’s not OK

• Redistributing the tutorial or copying it in your own tutorial.
• Redistributing or selling any source files from the tutorial (including project files and movie files).

Multimedia

Personal License Examples

Though you cannot resell or redistribute the tutorial itself, or its source files, you can use the techniques used in the tutorial in your own work, without attribution. For example:

• Using a Flash preloader you learned how to make from a tutorial in a website you’re creating for a client.
• Using techniques from an ActionScript tutorial in a Flash game you’re making.

What’s not OK

• Redistributing the tutorial or copying it in your own tutorial.
• Redistributing or selling any source files from the tutorial (such as ActionScript or Flash files).

3D Graphics

Personal License Examples

Though you cannot resell or redistribute the tutorial itself, or its source files, you can use the techniques used in the tutorial in your own work, without attribution. For example:

• Using a model you learned to make in a tutorial in a game you are making.
• Incorporating lighting techniques from a tutorial in an architectural rendering for a client.

What’s not OK

• Redistributing the tutorial or copying it in your own tutorial.
• Redistributing or selling any source files from the tutorial (such as object files).

Photography

Personal License Examples

Though you cannot resell or redistribute the tutorial itself, or its source files, you can use the techniques used in the tutorial in your own work, without attribution. For example:

• Selling an HDR photo you took using techniques from a tutorial.
• Using post-processing techniques you learned from a tutorial on wedding photos you’ve taken for a client.

What’s not OK

• Redistributing the tutorial or copying it in your own tutorial.
• Redistributing, re-using or re-selling any source files from the tutorial (such as photos taken by the author).

Mobile Development

Personal License Examples

Though you cannot resell or redistribute the tutorial itself, or its source files, you can use the techniques used in the tutorial in your own work, without attribution. For example:

• Selling an app you made with techniques you learned from a tutorial.
• Using code from a tutorial in work you’re doing for a client.

What’s not OK

• Redistributing the tutorial or copying it in your own tutorial.
• Redistributing, re-using or re-selling any source files from the tutorial (such as code files).

Business

Personal License Examples

Though you cannot resell or redistribute the tutorial itself, or its source files, you can use the techniques used in the tutorial in your own work, without attribution. For example:

• Using the marketing techniques learned from a screencast on your website.
• Using a blog post idea suggested in a tutorial on your blog.

What’s not OK

• Redistributing the tutorial, copying it or paraphrasing it in your own work.
• Redistributing, re-using or re-selling any content or source files from the tutorial (such as text, video files).

eBooks

Personal License Examples

Though you cannot resell or redistribute the eBook itself, or its source files, you can use the knowledge learned from the eBook in your own work. For example:

• Creating and selling a website with the skills you learned from a web development book.
• Building a business with the principles learned from a business book

What’s not OK

• Redistributing the eBook or copying the content.
• Redistributing, re-using or re-selling any content or source files from the eBook (such as code files).

A common issue that can occur with users new to installing WordPress themes is a “Broken theme and/or stylesheets missing” error message being displayed when trying to upload or activate the theme.

This error message does not mean that the theme you have purchased is broken, it simply means it has been uploaded incorrectly.

Luckily, there is a very easy fix. Please follow the steps below to rectify this issue or watch the screencast.

• Download the final zip file from your downloads page.
• Unzip the final zip file; you should now have a final download folder.
• Do NOT upload the final download folder. Open up the final download folder.
• Browse the contents and find the actual theme folder. If you look inside the theme folder, you will see a “style.css” file. This is how you know you have found the theme folder.
• Upload ONLY the theme folder to your “wp-content/themes” folder.
• Login to your WordPress admin panel and activate the theme.

Optional: If you do not wish to manually upload the theme only folder to your “themes” folder, there is an option. You can zip up the theme folder (remember, ONLY the theme folder) and upload it via the WordPress themes admin panel by selecting “add new” and clicking “upload”.

That’s all there is to it, please be absolutely sure you are uploading only the theme folder when trying to install a WordPress theme. As always, if you have specific item questions or require technical assistance, we recommend you contact the author via his/her profile page.

Envato does not recommend the use of download managers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Download_manager) when downloading your purchased files from the Marketplace. Unfortunately, certain aspects of our system are currently incompatible with the way download managers usually access files, meaning your download may fail when using these third party programs. We recommend use of your browsers in-built download system.

If you do use a download manager successfully, you risk locking access to your files as our servers may record an abnormally large amount of requests to access and download the file (these programs usually create multiple connections to our server, each connection counting as a download). If you have used a download manager and access to one or more of your files has been restricted, please contact support for assistance.

1) Read the help documentation
2) Check the discussion on the item page
3) See if the author offers support
4) If there is a bug or the file does not work as described, contact Support

The first thing you should do when trying to resolve an issue you are experiencing with a file is carefully read any support documentation that came bundled with the file, often authors will list common issues and how to resolve them in their help documentation. If you can’t find any help in the documentation that came with the file, you should take a look at the discussion on the item page to see if any other buyers have had the same problems – the author may have already answered your question. If you can’t find an answer here, leave your question or send the author an email using the contact form on their profile page. In addition to this, many authors have their own forums where they provide support for their files. Please check for this. A link may be provided on the product page or in the documentation bundled with the item.

The author isn’t responding to my questions!
Whilst we do encourage authors to provide support for their products, they are under no obligation to do so, and this is entirely their choice. This is part of the reason why files on the marketplace are so cheap. Because of this we provide you with live, working examples that you can examine prior to purchase, you are also encouraged to ask questions before you buy the file. Even though not all authors provide Support, Envato requires that all items on our Marketplaces work 100% as described.

This file isn’t working the way it was described or has a bug, what do I do?
All files go through a thorough review process prior to being approved, but occasionally problems can slip through the cracks. If you believe that there is an issue with a file you have purchased, then please contact Support and we will investigate. Remember to include as much detail as possible, for example, saying “it doesn’t work” is too broad to be of assistance. We ask that you report these problems with as much detail as possible so that we can recreate the problem if necessary and inform the author of the problem.

On the Marketplaces, files can be removed for sale or download for a number of reasons, which includes but is not limited to the following:

- We may have received a copyright complaint about the item
- The author may have decided to delete the file from our system
- The file may have been disabled due to a problem with it, and could be re-activated again after the problem is fixed and the author has updated it.

Unfortunately when a file is removed or deleted from our system we cannot continue to offer it for purchase nor can we continue to offer it as a download for customers who have already purchased the item. It is important to note that Envato does not make gurarantees as to the ongoing availability of files following initial download for these reasons.

This is why we strongly encourage users to download their files immediately after purchase and to store the originals in a safe place for future access. If you’re having problems with a file which is no longer available for download then see below if you are eligible for a refund.

Am I eligible for a refund?
Envato does have a refund policy surrounding removed files, and we will gladly honor it provided that one of the following two critera is met:

- The file was removed within five days of your initial purchase.
- You have never downloaded the file.

As always, if the file does not work as described, is corrupt or contains bugs and we can verify this, we will offer a full refund of the purchase cost. To submit a refund claim, please contact Support. Please only contact Support for a refund if you meet the above criteria as other claims will be dismissed.

When you click on ‘Purchase’ you will be given the option of whether or not to use your Prepaid Deposits or to Buy Now.

How Does Prepay Work?
If you wish to buy multiple items or items over $20, you should definitely consider our prepay option. Members who deposit over $20 to their prepay account will get any item they purchase using their prepay credits for $2 less! So a $7 item will cost $5 for prepaid customers!

To prepay, you can either click the Deposit button at the top of the page (once logged in), or click to purchase an item you wish to buy, and choose Use Prepaid Deposits. You can then deposit a minimum of $20 to your accounts and use it to purchase any files you wish!

How Does Buy Now Work?
If you want to purchase an item without depositing, all you need to do is select the item you wish to purchase, click Purchase, and select Buy Now. You will then be directed to PayPal to make your payment, and you’ll be able to download your purchase!

Limits on file downloads

We have implemented new restrictions on the number of times a purchased file can now be downloaded from the downloads page in an attempt to curb file piracy. Files are now subject to the following download restrictions.

A file can not be downloaded more than 20 times in any 24 hour period.

Once you exceed this limit, your item will be flagged as having been downloaded too many times in a 24 hour period and you will not be able to download the file for a further 24 hours. If you reach this limit and try to download the item again, you will receive the following error:

“This item has been flagged for being downloaded too many times in one day. Contact support for more details.”

A file can not be downloaded more than 50 times in total.

A file can not be downloaded more than 50 times in total, regardless of the time frame in which these downloads occur. Once you have exceeded 50 downloads in total, you will receive the following error message if you attempt to download the file again:

“This item has been flagged for being downloaded too many times. Contact support for more details.”

These limits have been put in place as an extra protection against piracy for author’s files. It is considered that these are reasonable limits which should not be exceeded under normal usage circumstances, however if you require access beyond these limits, please submit a ticket to Support and we will be happy to review your request.

The information presented below is provided to assist you understand our licensing regime and the ways in which you may use the products which are available for sale on CodeCanyon. This information does not form part of the license terms. In the event there is any inconsistency between the license terms and the following information then the license terms will prevail and will be what regulates your use of the product you buy.

Important Note: Not all uses for items are listed below. If your intended use does not match any of the examples below, please refer to the license terms.

Important Note: Each item within a pack is considered to have its own license. For example, someone could purchase a pack of 10 themes and use each theme in a different project, as long as each individual theme is used in one project only.

PHP Scripts

Regular License Examples
The Regular License could be used for the following:

1. Single website (commercial, personal, or non-profit).
2. Single website for a client (commercial, personal, or non-profit).
3. Single intranet site project.

Extended License Examples
The Extended License could be used for any of the following:

1. An online service where the file can be displayed on multiple users’ pages.

How much does the Extended License cost for PHP Scripts?
The Extended license costs 5-7 times the cost of the Regular license of the item. For example, a PHP script that’s $10 under a Regular license, would be $50 (5 x $10) under an Extended license.

Important Notes
PHP Script items purchased under an extended license MAY be used within website templates for sale on CodeCanyon or ActiveDen.

Items purchased under a regular or extended license may NOT be redistributed or resold “as-is” or as part of any other collection of image resources or files.

JavaScript

Regular License Examples
The Regular License could be used for the following:

1. Single website (commercial, personal, or non-profit).
2. Single website for a client (commercial, personal, or non-profit).
3. Single intranet site project.

Extended License Examples
The Extended License could be used for any of the following:

1. JavaScript component to be used in a template which is then sold (including on CodeCanyon or ActiveDen).

How much does the Extended License cost for JavaScript?
The Extended license costs 5 times the cost of the Regular license of the item. For example, a JavaScript file that’s $10 under a Regular license, would be $50 (5 x $10) under an Extended license.

Important Notes
JavaScript items purchased under an extended license MAY be used within website templates for sale on CodeCanyon or ActiveDen.

Items purchased under a regular or extended license may NOT be redistributed or resold “as-is” or as part of any other collection of image resources or files.

ASP.NET Components

Regular License Examples
The Regular License could be used for any of the following:

1. Single website (commercial, personal, or non-profit).
2. Single website for a client (commercial, personal, or non-profit).
3. Single intranet site project.

Extended License Examples
The Extended License could be used for any of the following:

1. Component to be used in a template which is then sold (including on CodeCanyon or ActiveDen).
2. Part of a software package for sale.

How much does the Extended License cost for ASP.NET components?
The Extended license costs 5 times the cost of the Regular license of the item. For example, a component that’s $10 under a Regular license, would be $50 (5 x $10) under an Extended license.

Important Notes
ASP.NET components purchased under a regular or extended license may NOT be used within other Envato marketplace items.

Items purchased under a regular or extended license may NOT be redistributed or resold “as-is” or as part of any other collection of image resources or files.

CSS

Regular License Examples
The Regular License could be used for any of the following:

1. Single website (commercial, personal, or non-profit).
2. Single website for a client (commercial, personal, or non-profit).
3. Single intranet site project.

Extended License Examples
The Extended License could be used for any of the following:

1. Component to be used in a template which is then sold (including on CodeCanyon or ThemeForest).
2. Part of a software package for sale.

How much does the Extended License cost for CSS items?
The Extended license costs 5 times the cost of the Regular license of the item. For example, a CSS components that’s $10 under a Regular license, would be $50 (5 x $10) under an Extended license.

Important Notes
Items purchased under a regular or extended license may NOT be redistributed or resold “as-is” or as part of any other collection of image resources or files.

Plugins

Regular License Examples
The Regular License could be used for any of the following:

1. Single website (commercial, personal, or non-profit).
2. Single website for a client (commercial, personal, or non-profit).
3. Single intranet site project.

Extended License Examples
The Extended License could be used for any of the following:

1. Component to be used in a template which is then sold (including on CodeCanyon or ActiveDen).
2. Part of a software package for sale.

How much does the Extended License cost for CSS items?
The Extended license costs 7 times the cost of the Regular license of the item. For example, a WordPress plugin components that’s $10 under a Regular license, would be $70 (7 x $10) under an Extended license.

Important Notes
Items purchased under a regular or extended license may NOT be redistributed or resold “as-is” or as part of any other collection of image resources or files unless the subcategory’s inherited licensing terms dictate otherwise.

The information presented below is provided to assist you understand our licensing regime and the ways in which you may use the products which are available for sale on 3DOcean. This information does not form part of the license terms. In the event there is any inconsistency between the license terms and the following information then the license terms will prevail and will be what regulates your use of the product you buy.

Important Note: Not all uses for items are listed below. If your intended use does not match any of the examples below, please refer to the license terms.

Important Note: Each item within a pack is considered to have its own license. For example, someone could purchase a pack of 10 textures and use each texture in a different project, as long as each individual texture is used in one project only.

3D Models

Regular License Examples
The Regular License could be used for any of the following:

1. Single rendered still or animated visualization such as an architectural walkthrough or mockup
2. Single freely distributed game
3. Single freely viewable video such as commercial, animation or YouTube video
4. Single 2D or 3D print freely distributed (not individually resold), such as a project mockup, flier, catalogue

Extended License Examples
The Extended License could be used for any of the following:

1. Single commercial game, online or offline, computer or console.
2. Single commercial movie or video for sale.
3. Single 2D or 3D print for sale such as a physical object, a greeting card, t-shirt design or poster

How much does the Extended License cost for 3D Models?

The Extended license costs 3 times the cost of the Regular license of the item. For example, a 3D Model that’s $50 under a Regular license, would be $150 (3 x $50) under an Extended license.

Important Notes

Packs of items are each considered to have their own license. For example, someone could purchase a regular license of a pack of 3d models, and use each model within a different project, as long as they use each model in one project only.

Models purchased under an extended license MAY be used within videos and graphics for sale on VideoHive or GraphicRiver.

Items purchased under a regular or extended license may NOT be redistributed or resold “as-is” or as part of any other collection of 3d model resources or files.

Materials and Shaders

Regular License Examples The Regular License could be used for any of the following:

1. Single rendered still or animated visualization such as an architectural walkthrough or mockup
2. Single freely distributed game
3. Single freely viewable video such as commercial, animation or YouTube video
4. Single 2D or 3D print freely distributed (not individually resold), such as a project mockup, flier, catalogue

Extended License Examples The Extended License could be used for any of the following:

1. Single commercial movie or video for sale.
2. Single 2D or 3D print for sale such as a physical object, a greeting card, t-shirt design or poster

How much does the Extended License cost for Materials and Shaders?

The Extended license costs 10 times the cost of the Regular license of the item. For example, a material that’s $2 under a Regular license, would be $20 (10 x $2) under an Extended license.

Important Notes

Packs of items are each considered to have their own license. For example, someone could purchase a regular license of a pack of materials, and use each material within a different project, as long as they use each material in one project only.

Materials and shaders purchased under an extended license MAY be used within videos and graphics for sale on VideoHive or GraphicRiver.

Items purchased under a regular or extended license may NOT be redistributed or resold “as-is” or as part of any other collection of material and shader resources or files.

3D Print

Regular License Examples The Regular License could be used for any of the following:

1. Single 3D print project not individually resold, such as a project or conceptual mockup

Extended License Examples The Extended License could be used for any of the following:

1. Single 3D print project for sale such as toy or figurine prototyping, jewelry or industrial design

How much does the Extended License cost for 3D Print?

The Extended license costs 20 times the cost of the Regular license of the item. For example, a 3D Print that’s $25 under a Regular license, would be $500 (20 x $25) under an Extended license.

Important Notes

Packs of items are each considered to have their own license. For example, someone could purchase a regular license of a pack of models, and use each model within a different project, as long as they use each model in one project only.

3D Print Models purchased under an extended license MAY be used within videos and graphics for sale on VideoHive or GraphicRiver.

Items purchased under a regular or extended license may NOT be redistributed or resold “as-is” or as part of any other collection of model resources or files.

CG Textures

Regular License Examples The Regular License could be used for any of the following:

1. Single rendered still or animated visualization such as an architectural walkthrough or mockup
2. Single freely distributed game
3. Single freely viewable video such as commercial, animation or YouTube video
4. Single 2D or 3D print freely distributed (not individually resold), such as a project mockup, flier, catalogue

Extended License Examples The Extended License could be used for any of the following:

1. Single commercial game, online or offline, computer or console.
2. Single 3D model for resale
3. Single commercial movie or video for sale.
4. Single 2D or 3D print for sale such as a physical object, a greeting card, t-shirt design or poster

How much does the Extended License cost for CG Textures?

The Extended license costs 10 times the cost of the Regular license of the item. For example, a texture that’s $2 under a Regular license, would be $20 (10 x $2) under an Extended license.

Important Notes

Packs of items are each considered to have their own license. For example, someone could purchase a regular license of a pack of textures, and use each texture within a different project, as long as they use each texture in one project only.

CG Textures purchased under an extended license MAY be used within videos and graphics for sale on VideoHive or GraphicRiver, even as part of a model or shader on 3DOcean.

Items purchased under a regular or extended license may NOT be redistributed or resold “as-is” or as part of any other collection of texture resources.

2D Concepts

Regular License Examples The Regular License could be used for any of the following:

1. Single rendered still or animated visualization such as an architectural walkthrough or mockup
2. Single freely distributed game
3. Single freely viewable video such as commercial, animation or YouTube video
4. Single 2D or 3D print freely distributed (not individually resold), such as a project mockup, flier, catalogue

Extended License Examples The Extended License could be used for any of the following:

1. Single commercial game, online or offline, computer or console.
2. Single 3D model for resale
3. Single commercial movie or video for sale.
4. Single 2D or 3D print for sale such as a physical object, a greeting card, t-shirt design or poster

How much does the Extended License cost for 2D Concepts?

The Extended license costs 20 times the cost of the Regular license of the item. For example, a concept that costs $8 under a Regular license, would cost $160 (20 x $8) under an Extended license.

Important Notes

Packs of items are each considered to have their own license. For example, someone could purchase a regular license of a pack of concepts, and use each concept within a different project, as long as they use each concept in one project only.

Concepts purchased under an extended license MAY be used within videos and graphics for sale on VideoHive or GraphicRiver, even to promote a model made using the concept on 3DOcean.

Items purchased under a regular or extended license may NOT be redistributed or resold “as-is” or as part of any other collection of concept resources.

How do I follow authors?

To follow a particular author, simply visit their user page and click the Follow button on the right hand side. Once you are following an author, you will begin to see their items for sale on your home page within the grid to the right hand side of the page. Simply click on the thumbnail to view the full item page.

If you no longer wish to follow an author (ie. no longer see their items on your home page), go back to their user page and click Unfollow. Simple as that!

How can I encourage others to follow me?

If you’re an author, having as many people following you as possible is a great way to gain lots of exposure for your files! If you want to request that members follow you, you can use the Follow Link:

http://themeforest.net/user/[usernamehere]/follow

All you need to do is place your username where it says [usernamehere] and any member who clicks on the link will automatically be following you!

Please ensure you make it clear what the Follow Link is for whenever using it.

Follow Me Graphics

When using the Follow Me link, you may wish to use a Follow Me banner! Please feel free to use these on Envato sites or anywhere else you’d like to encourage other members to follow you!