# Theme licenses

Fluorescent themes must bought through the Shopify Theme Store to receive a license, which are valid only for the single store that it was purchased for.

You may have an unlicensed theme if you bought a copy outside of the Shopify Theme Store or are re-using a theme copy for multiple stores.

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Yes, theme licenses are valid only for the store it was purchased for. You must purchase the theme again through the Shopify Theme Store. If you're opening a new store to replace your old store, you can learn about [transferring your theme license](https://github.com/fluorescent/kb-cornerstone/blob/main/cornerstone-help-center/theme-license.md#transferring-theme-licenses).

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## What if I have an unlicensed theme?

Not only are unlicensed themes ineligible for support and updates, but it can mean your store is at risk of removal by Shopify.

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Continued use of an unlicensed version may lead to a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown notice with Shopify, resulting in your store being taken offline.
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We understand you may be unaware that you have a unlicensed copy, and we want to make sure that you can acquire a valid theme license.

To continue using Cornerstone and gain access to support and updates, you will need take immediate action, as according to Shopify's Terms of Services:

> **Purchase**: Consider buying the theme for the store where you plan to use it.
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> **Delete**: If you choose not to purchase the theme, then you must remove it from your theme library.
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> **Transfer**: In cases where you previously purchased a theme for an old store but no longer use it there, you might be able to transfer it to your new store.

## Transferring theme licenses

If you wish to transfer your theme license to a new store, you need to re-purchase the theme for the active store and remove it from the original store. Please [contact us regarding re-purchasing the theme](https://fluorescent.co/help/contact/).

> You may also review [Shopify's requirements for transferring a theme](https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/online-store/themes/unlicensed-themes#requirements-for-transferring-a-theme).

## Get a theme license for Cornerstone

Go to the Shopify Theme Store to purchase a licensed version of Cornerstone. Upon purchase, you will have access to support and ongoing updates.

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In your **Shopify Admin**:

1. Go to[Cornerstone on the Shopify theme store](https://themes.shopify.com/themes/cornerstone).
2. Click **Buy** to purchase and add the theme to your online store.

   > You may need to log in and select your online store.

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> **Related links**
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> [Editing your theme](https://help.fluorescent.co/cornerstone/general/editing-themes)