We created this support site to help get you to the answers you need as quickly as possible. If you can't find what you are looking for, then you can also email our support desk.
We're very happy to explain how our themes work so that you can build the best store possible. Our free support is limited to assistance with the theme as originally provided and only provide support in English [language]. Custom features, coding or apps or not part of our service offerings and are not covered by our support.
What we CAN'T help with
- Our support does not cover theme customizations or troubleshooting issues and bugs caused by apps and custom code.
- While we will make efforts to translate any tickets submitted in languages other than English [UK/US], we cannot offer support in any other language than English [UK].
- Any theme versions that pre-date Shopify's OS 2.0 theme framework.
- Theme versions that are older than 3 years from most recent version.
What we CAN help with
- Our support team can give you guidance on our theme features, functionality, and configuring theme settings.
- Any bug reports that are as a result of the theme in its original state.
Updating your theme
We update our themes to cater for changes in technology, to add new theme features, support Shopify features as they are released, and to fix the occasional bug. The themes are available as a free download for previous purchasers. You may need to copy all your settings over to the new one, including any custom code.
This updating your theme article explains the process.
Themes are available as a FREE download for previous purchasers for the same store for which the theme was originally bought and installed. It is possible to transfer a theme to a new store, providing the original store is permanently closed down. Contact Shopify for more more information on this process, as this isn't something we are able to assist with.
Please note that we do not sell our themes directly, they are only available for purchase at themes.shopify.com. We do not send theme files directly, as you are able to download the latest version at any time from the same theme store.
Code changes
The ability to change and update your storefront easily is part of what makes the Shopify platform so appealing! Our professionally designed themes include comprehensive theme settings allowing you to transform your online shop window as often as you like.
It is possible for those with coding experience to go beyond the built-in options and make further code changes to the theme. The Shopify discussion forums and online support guides can help you to do this, but please don't rely on these as step-by-step guides. Our premium themes have been built by experienced Shopify developers and often include additional features and more advanced coding.
The support team can provide help with theme settings and anything included in the original theme. However, we are not able to help with custom coding changes as part of our free support. Should you wish to change your theme code, there are lots of experienced Shopify developers available for hire.
Take a backup!
Remember, if you do wish to change theme code there are several ways to ensure you still have a copy of your original code as a backup. Shopify provides version control on Template, Section, Snippet and Layout files. You can also export the theme or make a duplicate copy. Previous purchasers of the theme can download the latest version of the theme code from the theme store for free as long as they use the same Shopify account.
3rd party app support
Shopify apps are awesome, and a major reason the Shopify platform is so successful.
Instead of employing a bloated interface, packed with add-ons you'd never use, Shopify provide a lean, robust store system where you simply add the components you need, nothing else.
Shopify apps are complicated and are developed by experts in their respective fields. It is an app developer's responsibility to support their own code and to help customers install into themes, no matter who the themes are made by.
There are thousands of apps available, and many apps require updating on a regular basis; it would be impossible for us to test all apps work with our themes, as updates are frequent and not publicized.
We cannot help you with 3rd party apps
If an app breaks or affects the way your theme works, your first point of contact is the app developer - they should be able to help you get things working, and they are always welcome to contact us directly if they have questions about our theme code.
Have fun with apps, many of them save lots of store management time, and many really help conversions; remember to not add apps 'because you can'! Grab the apps you need, and keep your store lean and productive :)
Refunds
Shopify don't offer theme refunds and nor do we.
You can trial our themes and apps in full before you make a purchase - please make sure the theme is right for your business by taking advantage of the free trial available for all themes, before you take the plunge!
Please see the Shopify terms and conditions for full details: http://www.shopify.com/legal/terms
Theme license
If you have more than one Shopify store, and wish to use the same theme for each, you will need to purchase the theme for every store where it is published.
When you purchase a theme from the Shopify Theme Store, you are licensed for single use with the store account it is purchased for. For additional stores, a new theme purchase must be made for each store account.
A store using a theme that has not been purchased via the Shopify Theme Store will not be supported or eligible for free updates, and could result in your store being closed by means of a DMCA filing.
Important information about piracy
If you've had a developer or company set up your store for you, it is your responsibility to ensure the theme being used has been purchased and allocated to your store correctly, via the Shopify Theme Store.
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