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Is this platform solely used for games ?

A topic by WinWare created 85 days ago Views: 160 Replies: 8
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I’m wondering if this platform is solely used for games dev/sale or it’s possible to sell other types of programming peoducts here

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...No. There's a big dropdown you can choose from at the top of the Browse page.

Can i post system tools like disk parsers or debuggers i built for sale here ?

Moderator

...Why would that be a problem? In principle gamedev tools are a better fit on itch.io, but it's not a rule. Do you plan to sell cracking tools or something?

Not actually a specific type of tools but of course i want to sell legal tools but they are not for games or game dev, the y fit into os dev like memory analyzers and disk analyzers and os Architecture and internals, also i want to know if it’s allowed to sell source codes here ?

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...Why would that be a problem? You have the rights to that code, yes?

Yes of course they are mine

Yeah they are mine of course

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https://itch.io/docs/creators/faq#what-limits-apply-to-projects-and-accounts

Because itch.io lets users download the files exactly as you uploaded them you can upload any kind of project for any kind of platform. There are no restrictions.

We have classifications for tools, comics, books, soundtracks, assets, and physical games. If that’s not enough, you can even customize the noun by which itch.io refers to your project.

As pointed out above, there are still restrictions, but those are the usual legal restrictions like having rights to sell or publish the thing.

You will even find some videos. And misleadingly named physical games. It still is a document/rule book you download, not physical merch.

For source code you sell, you should be clear about what people buy and what licenses apply and if those licenses are ok for selling. 

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