Sorry if this has been mentioned before, but the mass amount of topics and forum sections I have no idea where to start! Basically Ive bought a script, have installed it, and now want to customise it to what Im after, I did try contacting the coder/script creator/owner that I bought the script from but their useless, no help at all, doesnt even seen interested in taking up the work themselves Now the question is, is it illegal to EDIT the code to my liking? Also the IonCube protection thats with the script, how can I get round that or just know where to make my edits now since all the files I expect the code to be are full of the 'key' code junke - I know this is its job - but its hindering mine! Now I feel as if I bought a script thats of no use to me unless I get it customised Thanks for any help
You would have to check with the developer. If the distribute the code in compiled form they probably don't allow you to modify it. You can't buy Microsoft Word, then demand Microsoft let you modify the code so it "works better" for you.
Ive never seen Word as a 'script' in the same way I know them, Ive only ever worked with open source scripts (phpbb etc), so this is new territory to me - does make sense though. Looks like Im stuck with the script as is unless the developer wants to get off his ass!
Sounds to me like the work wasn't proprietory to you so you would be on shaky ground if you attempted to decrypt or reverse engineer it.
Check very carefully. Usually, a condition of purchase of scripts like this is that you don't attempt to decompile them.
Which script did you buy? It all depends on the license agreement and terms of sale. The website should have clear information about how to get support and how to get a refund. If it is anything like our license and terms, we give a 30-day money back guarantee and free tech support via email. We don't permit our scripts to be modified in any way but there are enough customisation options available that people can already do whatever they need with the script. If the developer does not respond to you within a reasonable amount of time (ideally 1 business day but give them 4 days to be generous), then you can get a refund via your payment provider (e.g. PayPal).