WhoKnew Views - Copyright Notice
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Copyright (c) 2026 WhoKnew™
All rights reserved.

TRADEMARKS
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"WhoKnew" and "WhoKnew Views" are trademarks of WhoKnew.
The WhoKnew™ name, brand, and logo are protected by trademark law.

Unauthorized use of the WhoKnew™ trademark is prohibited.

OPEN SOURCE LICENSE
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This WordPress plugin is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0
or later (GPLv3+) as required for distribution on WordPress.org.

See license.txt or https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html for full license terms.

PROPRIETARY ELEMENTS
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While the plugin code is GPL-licensed for distribution, the following elements
remain proprietary and are protected by copyright:

1. WhoKnew™ brand name and trademarks
2. Original view counting algorithms and methods
3. Social proof implementation techniques
4. User interface designs and visual elements
5. Custom CSS preset collection (100+ professional examples)
6. Documentation and marketing materials

PERMITTED USE
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You may:
- Use this plugin on unlimited WordPress/WooCommerce sites
- Modify the code for your own use
- Redistribute the plugin under the GPLv3+ license

You may NOT:
- Remove or alter copyright notices
- Use the WhoKnew™ trademark without permission
- Claim this work as your own
- Rebrand or resell as a competing product using our algorithms

ATTRIBUTION
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If you fork or modify this plugin, you must:
1. Maintain this copyright notice
2. Change the plugin name to avoid trademark confusion
3. Clearly indicate it is a derivative work
4. Comply with GPLv3+ license terms

THIRD-PARTY LIBRARIES
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This plugin includes the following third-party libraries:

- Font Awesome (SIL OFL 1.1 & MIT License)
- Ionicons (MIT License)
- Elegant Icons (GPL & MIT License)
- Dripicons (SIL OFL 1.1)
- Dashicons (GPL License)

Each library retains its original license. See assets/icons/ for details.

For questions about licensing or trademark use, contact: https://whoknew.io

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