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- Jan 22, 2014
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- Feb 27, 2014
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Hi everyone,
Yesterday, we received the court’s verdict on the short hearing on October 2nd, 2024.
Our lawyers will post an update very soon. Please stay tuned for more information.
Yesterday, we received the court’s verdict on the short hearing on October 2nd, 2024.
Our lawyers will post an update very soon. Please stay tuned for more information.
Kokander101
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- Aug 2, 2015
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Good luck Festi!
I hope you will go live soon... or my websites are going to hell
I hope you will go live soon... or my websites are going to hell
@Festinger Vault is down! Does that mean services are starting again?
- Feb 27, 2014
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Hi everyone,
I’m reaching out today to provide an essential update on Festinger Vault’s current status and the ongoing legal situation with Automattic and WooCommerce. As many of you know, we are caught in a legal battle that has created significant challenges for us (and you), and I want to be fully transparent about where we stand and what’s coming next.
We are currently awaiting the date of our second crucial short hearing, where we are seeking to lift the ex-parte ruling that imposed overwhelming financial penalties of $25,000 per day. This ruling has unfairly forced us to temporarily suspend our services, profoundly affecting Festinger Vault and our open-source community. We are doing everything possible to challenge these claims and resume normal operations as soon as possible.
In a small but positive step forward, the court has lifted the conservatory attachment on our financial assets, recognizing the unjust burden it placed on us. This supports our belief that many of Automattic’s claims, including the exaggerated damages they sought, are unjustified.
A relevant part of our defense is that Automattic’s CEO admitted publicly in a video interview that Festinger Vault’s activities are “legal under the GPL.” Yet, despite this, they continue to use their trademark claims to try to silence us.
These actions are part of a much larger strategy to use their power and influence to crush smaller, independent businesses like ours that fully comply with open-source guidelines. The court has taken note of these issues, and we are hopeful for a favorable outcome at the next hearing.
What truly breaks my heart is the ripple effect of this situation on you, our loyal community. We have received over 500 user messages, many of whom have shared how these legal actions have negatively impacted their businesses, projects, and livelihoods.
These stories have touched us deeply. We know that many of you rely on Festinger Vault for your work, and it pains us that this legal battle has caused such disruption in your lives. We are fighting for you and won’t stop until we return online.
Despite the legal challenges, we remain committed to improving and enhancing Festinger Vault. Our team works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that when this battle is over, we’ll be ready to offer you an even better platform than before.
Some exciting, almost finished features are the white-label branding and collection features. These features will be prepared for launch as soon as we overcome the legal restrictions and return online.
We remain unwavering in our commitment to providing affordable access to GPL-licensed WordPress plugins and themes. The court has already acknowledged some of the flaws in Automattic’s claims, and we are hopeful that the upcoming hearing will bring us closer to lifting the ex-parte ruling and resuming normal operations without these crushing financial penalties.
Once again, thank you for your incredible support, understanding, and patience throughout this challenging period. We will continue to update you as soon as we have more news from the court. We are optimistic about the future and are determined to return more robust, with exciting new features and an improved platform.
I look forward to welcoming you back to Festinger Vault soon. Rest assured, we are doing everything we can to get back online and continue to provide value to you, our loyal community.
Sincerely,
Martin
Founder, Festinger Vault
I’m reaching out today to provide an essential update on Festinger Vault’s current status and the ongoing legal situation with Automattic and WooCommerce. As many of you know, we are caught in a legal battle that has created significant challenges for us (and you), and I want to be fully transparent about where we stand and what’s coming next.
We are currently awaiting the date of our second crucial short hearing, where we are seeking to lift the ex-parte ruling that imposed overwhelming financial penalties of $25,000 per day. This ruling has unfairly forced us to temporarily suspend our services, profoundly affecting Festinger Vault and our open-source community. We are doing everything possible to challenge these claims and resume normal operations as soon as possible.
In a small but positive step forward, the court has lifted the conservatory attachment on our financial assets, recognizing the unjust burden it placed on us. This supports our belief that many of Automattic’s claims, including the exaggerated damages they sought, are unjustified.
A relevant part of our defense is that Automattic’s CEO admitted publicly in a video interview that Festinger Vault’s activities are “legal under the GPL.” Yet, despite this, they continue to use their trademark claims to try to silence us.
These actions are part of a much larger strategy to use their power and influence to crush smaller, independent businesses like ours that fully comply with open-source guidelines. The court has taken note of these issues, and we are hopeful for a favorable outcome at the next hearing.
What truly breaks my heart is the ripple effect of this situation on you, our loyal community. We have received over 500 user messages, many of whom have shared how these legal actions have negatively impacted their businesses, projects, and livelihoods.
These stories have touched us deeply. We know that many of you rely on Festinger Vault for your work, and it pains us that this legal battle has caused such disruption in your lives. We are fighting for you and won’t stop until we return online.
Despite the legal challenges, we remain committed to improving and enhancing Festinger Vault. Our team works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that when this battle is over, we’ll be ready to offer you an even better platform than before.
Some exciting, almost finished features are the white-label branding and collection features. These features will be prepared for launch as soon as we overcome the legal restrictions and return online.
We remain unwavering in our commitment to providing affordable access to GPL-licensed WordPress plugins and themes. The court has already acknowledged some of the flaws in Automattic’s claims, and we are hopeful that the upcoming hearing will bring us closer to lifting the ex-parte ruling and resuming normal operations without these crushing financial penalties.
Once again, thank you for your incredible support, understanding, and patience throughout this challenging period. We will continue to update you as soon as we have more news from the court. We are optimistic about the future and are determined to return more robust, with exciting new features and an improved platform.
I look forward to welcoming you back to Festinger Vault soon. Rest assured, we are doing everything we can to get back online and continue to provide value to you, our loyal community.
Sincerely,
Martin
Founder, Festinger Vault
- Feb 25, 2009
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So Martin in other words, you are out of business?
By out i mean for current users, because as you sure know, WP infrastructure need's constantly updates, and now all your customers will search for alternative and if they pay somewhere else and the product will be ~ +- the same, they will stick to the new alternative.
So to be full transparent festingervault can be closed for 3 month, can be for 6 month or can be forever.
mrtqzs
Newbie
- Feb 9, 2009
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As a longterm subscriber of FestingerVault with subscriptions totalling almost $600 over the years I've now sent a refund request via PM. I do hope this will be taken care of promptly and will post here once it's done.
I look forward to the hopeful return in future however given the fickle nature of WordPress updates I will have to use alternatives in the meantime.
It's a real shame but for now I don't see any other choice as I foresee this going on for quite a bit longer.
I look forward to the hopeful return in future however given the fickle nature of WordPress updates I will have to use alternatives in the meantime.
It's a real shame but for now I don't see any other choice as I foresee this going on for quite a bit longer.
Alf85
Elite Member
- Sep 7, 2021
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You don't read the messages? No Festinger for the moment.
I requested a refund a few weeks ago and unfortunately I haven't received a response. I think it's unlikely they'll refund me given the current situation. I'm a lifetime subscriber and since @festinger closed its doors I've been suffering countless financial losses. The least I expect is a refund to compensate for the inconvenience I'm having.
wpthemesandplugins
Registered Member
- Jan 9, 2024
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One of his first emails after this happened, said they will give refunds. I waited a few weeks then asked for one and got this generic reply:
Hi,
Thanks for your message.
We are awaiting the court’s verdict. During this period, we are unable to offer any of our services.
Please note that this is a brief pause; we’re not going anywhere!
I think that money has now gone.
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