# Theme license

You can get a theme license by buying a theme through the Shopify theme store. Each theme license is valid only for the store it was purchased. If you've downloaded a theme from outside the Shopify theme store or imported one into a different store, it's unlicensed.

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Using an unlicensed theme may lead to a DMCA takedown from Shopify resulting in your store being taken offline without notice.
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<summary>How do I obtain a theme license</summary>

Purchase the theme through the official Shopify theme store.

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<summary>How do I transfer a theme to a different store</summary>

Contact Shopify support.

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<summary>Do I need multiple licenses for multiple stores</summary>

Yes. A licences is only valid for one store. Importing a theme into multiple stores without a license will put your store at risk of a DMCA takedown.

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