Since 2020, creators from all corners of Azeroth the world have uploaded their content, which has been enjoyed by thousands of servers. It was always the expectation that creators would provide updates and support for their files as long as possible, and for the most part, there's not been much of an issue. With now over 700 creators, it's become more common to see creators go MIA or flat-out discontinue files for whatever reason.
While there are certainly valid reasons to discontinue a file, we want to ensure it's done so correctly and not in a manner to deceive or defraud customers. Because of this, we've implemented a 6-month minimum expectation to provide ongoing support and updates from the date of publishing on files uploaded to our platform. This gives Codefling the ability to refund on behalf of the creator in the event they become MIA and ensures that if a file needs to be discontinued, they must either find an active maintainer or issue refunds to customers.
We've also granted Codefling a non-exclusive, perpetual, transferable license on all files uploaded. This allows us to maintain or assign a maintainer for abandoned files to reduce the amount of abandonware and protect our customers' investment. This also allows us to step in for creators in the event of emergencies where they cannot maintain their files for a temporary amount of time.
This new policy change won't change much. It's more of a formality, so we have something solid into writing in the event it happens, though it's pretty rare. These new terms expand the scope of expectations for both customers and creators to ensure everything runs smoothly for years to come. You can find these new policies here: https://codefling.com/creator
2 Year Warranty
For those seeking no compromises and who want to ensure their investment is protected for years to come, we've added a 2-year warranty on all purchases made with an active Codefling+ subscription. Files purchased with this subscription will be guaranteed for 2 years for both support and updates. If you purchase a file from the author that's still within its 6-month SLA period, the warranty will begin after that period.
In the event a file becomes abandoned or discontinued, Codefling will attempt to maintain or find a maintainer for the file. If this is not possible, we will issue a refund for the original purchase price into account credit. No hoops or hassles. If your subscription expires, purchases made while active will still be under warranty until it expires. However, we've added a few additional perks to ensure you get value out of the subscription even when not purchasing files!
You'll see the option at checkout if you're interested in the subscription, or you can get it here: https://codefling.com/subscriptions. To view the fine print, have a look at https://codefling.com/warranty and if you have any questions or feedback for us, please comment below!