removing phpbb branding from 3.3.8

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removing phpbb branding from 3.3.8

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hello,

how do i remove the following:

1. phpbb logo in the top left of the forum

2. header background image

3. phpbb text links from footer

i've seen some explanations elsewhere for previous versions none of which
appear to still be correct for 3.3.8 which is why i am asking.
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If you're thinking about removing Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited : a simple search on this board, or even on Google will provide a simple answer.
However, IIRC there's a clause somewhere that boards without the copyright acknowledge accepting no support will be given.
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Re: removing phpbb branding from 3.3.8

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great, i will go with a paid solution like xenforo so i can have support & remove all the branding.

thanks!
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So so it's clear you can remove the logo, removal of the footer copyright notice is where you will lose support. Not sure how Xenforo handles this but as I recall all the forums I have used have their copyright in the footer as well.

There is a few extension to add your own logo/banner in the header like this one.

https://www.phpbb.com/customise/db/exte ... er_banner/
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prodevpress wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 3:03 pm great, i will go with a paid solution like xenforo so i can have support & remove all the branding.

thanks!
Actually, I've just been informed that that clause has been removed.
Still, it probably won't have an influence on your decision.
You might want to check the rules on Xenforo or other paid software before you commit. Paid forumsoftware is usually stricter about what you can and cannot do regarding branding.
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Re: removing phpbb branding from 3.3.8

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warmweer wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 3:14 pm
glad to hear that! in my experience paid software at least has the option for white/private label otherwise there is no need to pay them since there are so many great free options like phpbb. thank you for your help!
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prodevpress wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 3:03 pmi will go with a paid solution like xenforo so i can have support & remove all the branding
See this https://xenforo.com/community/threads/i ... st-1562713

Incidentally, why do you want to remove the phpBB copyright? You get all the software, extensions, styles and support for free why would you not show phpBB a bit of appreciation?
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Re: removing phpbb branding from 3.3.8

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thecoalman wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 3:11 pm
thanks, i will try this one!
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Mick wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 3:24 pm
prodevpress wrote: Mon Sep 26, 2022 3:03 pmi will go with a paid solution like xenforo so i can have support & remove all the branding
See this https://xenforo.com/community/threads/i ... st-1562713

Incidentally, why do you want to remove the phpBB copyright? You get all the software, extensions, styles and support for free why would you not show phpBB a bit of appreciation?
hi mick,

i have clients that require white/private label solutions.

i hear ya regarding supporting phpbb & showing some appreciation.

however, this is a wordpress integration & they tend to have free versions of
everything like plugins & themes with limited functionality with the option
to pay for the full versions with all features which are also white/private label.

i'd gladly pay for that with phpbb if it were an option.

cheers!
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you can remove the copyright notices but what you can NOT do is add someone else's copyright to replace phpBB's.
if you leave the default copyright then you can add your client's copyright to the parts that belong to them etc.

you would be breaking all kinds of international copyright laws if you claim copyright to something that is not yours.

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Re: removing phpbb branding from 3.3.8

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thanks robert & agreed!

no intention to replace the copyright, just remove it.

just like "powered by wordpress" is removed from all blog posts & theme footers.
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