When a designer's client terminates [how to deactivate Microthemer?]

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Chazzer January 20, 2014 at 1:00 pm

Notice: this information was written when Microthemer version 2 was current. On Dec 26th, 2014 version 3 was released with a completely new interface. Some of the information may be redundant, but as much of the functionality remains the same in version 3 we haven't deleted this post.

Hi Sebastian

I suspect that a client will request to transfer to another designer soon. I do not want them to be able to have unrestricted access my microthemer license for free but ethically I cannot remove it either.

How can I leave them with microthemer but prevent updates or copying to another website?

Chazzer January 20, 2014 at 1:13 pm

Just had an epiphany. I suppose I could copy the active-styles.css into the theme and remove microthemer?

Sebastian January 20, 2014 at 1:47 pm

Hey Chazzer,

You could do what you’ve suggested. Another (possibly easier) alternative would be to switch Microthmer into free trial mode by submitting a blank value on the validation form and then adding the following code to your functions.php file:

/* Manually add Microthemer stylesheet */
function add_microthemer_css() {
wp_register_style( 'microthemer', WP_CONTENT_URL . '/micro-themes/active-styles.css');
wp_enqueue_style('microthemer');
}
add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 'add_microthemer_css');

That way your client won’t see your valid email address and therefore won’t be able to use your license on other websites.

Cheers,

Seb

Sebastian January 20, 2014 at 1:48 pm

PS you can deactivate Microthemer too using the above solution. Deactivating (or even uninstalling) doesn’t remove active-styles.css

Chazzer January 20, 2014 at 4:32 pm

Thanks for the options, Sebastian.
I will save this in case it comes to pass.

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