Purchasing Licenses

This guide provides detailed information about purchasing commercial licenses through CodeLibra.

Before You Purchase

Determine Your Need

Before purchasing, consider:

Do you need a commercial license?

If the module uses classic dual licensing (e.g., AGPL + commercial), you likely need a commercial license for proprietary development
If the module uses voluntary dual licensing (e.g., MIT + commercial), the permissive license may already cover your use

Are you the right purchaser?

Licenses are held by organizations
Ensure you have authority to make purchases for your organization
The license will be tied to your organization, not your personal account

What about dependencies?

Check if the module has license dependencies
These will be included automatically in your purchase

Pricing Information

Prices are displayed as:

Base price: The module's license fee
Dependencies: Additional fees for required license dependencies
Credits: Deductions for dependencies you already have licensed
Total: What you'll pay

Prices are set by module developers and may change. The price shown at checkout is the price you pay.

The Purchase Process

Step 1: Navigate to the Module

Find the module through:

Searching the CodeLibra catalog
Direct link from documentation
Developer website or repository

Step 2: Review Module Information

On the module page, review:

Technical details:

Module description
Current version/release
Repository information
Documentation links

Licensing information:

Open-source license terms
Commercial license availability
Dependencies

Pricing:

Annual subscription cost
Any available plans or tiers
Support options (if available)

Step 3: Initiate Purchase

Click Subscribe or Get License to begin.

If you're not logged in, you'll be prompted to sign in or create an account.

Step 4: Select Organization

Choose which organization should hold the license:

Select from your existing organizations
Create a new organization if needed

If creating an organization:

Provide organization name (legal entity name recommended)
Enter business address (for invoicing)
Complete any required setup

Step 5: Review Price Calculation

The checkout shows a detailed breakdown:

Main module:

Module name and price

Dependencies (if any):

Each dependency module and its price
Only charged if you don't already have a license

Credits (if applicable):

Deductions for existing licenses
Prorated credits for overlapping coverage

Total:

Amount due today

Review this carefully before proceeding.

Step 6: Enter Payment Information

Provide payment details:

Credit card information (or other available methods)
Billing address
Tax information if required

Payment information is processed securely through our payment processor. CodeLibra does not store full payment card details.

Step 7: Confirm Purchase

Review the final summary:

Modules being licensed
Total amount
Subscription term

Click Complete Purchase to finalize.

Step 8: Receive Confirmation

After successful purchase:

Confirmation page displays your new licenses
Email confirmation is sent
Licenses appear in your dashboard
License documents are available for download

Understanding What You've Purchased

Subscription Details

Your subscription includes:

Effective immediately:

License to the current release
All rights under the CodeLibra License

During subscription term:

Access to new releases as they're published
Automatic licensing of new releases

After subscription ends:

Perpetual license to releases covered during subscription
No access to new releases without renewal

License Documents

For each module licensed, you receive:

Unique license identifier
License effective dates
Covered releases
Full license terms
Verification capability

Access documents from your dashboard or download for your records.

Dependencies

If your purchase included dependencies:

Each dependency has its own license
Same terms apply (perpetual for covered releases)
Separate license documents for each

Special Situations

Multiple Licenses for the Same Module

If your organization needs licenses for different purposes (e.g., different subsidiaries), contact the developer or support to discuss appropriate licensing.

Enterprise Arrangements

For large deployments or special terms:

Contact the module developer directly
Or reach out to CodeLibra support
Volume pricing may be available

Gifts or Transfers

Licenses cannot be transferred between organizations without developer approval. If you need to transfer a license, contact support.

Payment Information

Accepted Payment Methods

Major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
Other methods may be available for specific modules or regions

Currency

Prices are displayed in U.S. dollars
Some payment methods may convert to your local currency
Your card issuer may charge foreign transaction fees

Security

All transactions use secure, encrypted connections
Payment processing complies with PCI-DSS standards
CodeLibra does not store complete payment card numbers

Failed Payments

If a payment fails:

You'll see an error message with details
Common issues: insufficient funds, incorrect card details, card restrictions
Try again with corrected information or a different card
No charge is made until payment succeeds

After Purchase

Access Your Licenses

From your organization dashboard:

View all active subscriptions
Download license documents
Check expiration dates
Manage renewals

Download License Files

For compliance and records:

Go to your organization's licenses
Find the relevant license
Click download options
Save documentation as needed

Verify Your License

Each license has a verification link you can share with auditors or include in compliance documentation.

Invoices and Receipts

Automatic Generation

Invoices are generated automatically for each purchase:

Invoice number and date
Itemized charges
Tax information (if applicable)
Payment details

Accessing Invoices

Find invoices in:

Purchase confirmation email
Organization settings > Billing > Invoices
Downloadable for accounting purposes

Invoice Details

Each invoice includes:

Your organization details
Module(s) purchased
Subscription period
Itemized pricing
Total paid
Payment method (last 4 digits)

Taxes

How Taxes Work

Tax may be added based on your location
Tax is calculated at checkout
Invoices show tax separately

Tax Exemptions

If your organization is tax-exempt:

Contact support with exemption documentation
Tax exemption will be applied to future purchases

Common Questions

Can I try before I buy?

The open-source version is always available under its respective license. For proprietary use, the commercial license is required, but refunds are available within 14 days if the module doesn't meet your needs.

What if the price changes after I purchase?

Your subscription continues at the purchased price until renewal. Price changes only affect new purchases and renewals.

Can I purchase for multiple years at once?

Currently, subscriptions are annual. Contact support if you're interested in multi-year arrangements.

What if I purchase the wrong module?

Contact support within 14 days for a refund. We'll help you get the right license.

Next Steps

Subscriptions and Renewals — Managing your subscriptions over time
License Verification — Verify and share your licenses
The CodeLibra License Explained — Understand what your license allows