How does the GNU GPL Version 3 work for CSS / Design?

Question

I downloaded the GNU licensed WordPress theme. I need to change it a bit so that it is compatible with my site.

How does licensing work? The original had “Designed by X” in the footer, but now I’ve made the changes, I’m sure they won’t want to look like they created it, because it’s not the same as the original.

Should I say "design-based X"? or should I say something now when it was changed?

I tried reading the GNU documentation, but this is not so clear, and I don't want to break any rules.

Answer 1

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

If you do not distribute the software, you can take advantage of what is called a web services loophole. If you are not using a scam version of the GPL, you do not need to make any changes to anyone other than those that have software binaries. Just using software over the Internet is not counted.

However, I think you should still mention the authors, as usual, but I'm not a lawyer ...