# Open source under AGPL-3.0

> TKVR is licensed AGPL-3.0. Anyone may run their own copy and change it, and anyone who runs a changed copy for other people has to share those changes.

Web page: https://tkvr.me/features/open-source

## What it means

The code that runs TKVR is published under the [GNU Affero General Public License, version 3](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.html). You can read how fees, payouts and access work instead of taking our word for it.

Anyone may run their own copy and change it. Anyone who runs a changed copy for other people has to share those changes under the same license.

## Why it matters to creators

Together with payments on your own Stripe account and a member list you can export any time, it means the platform cannot lock you in.

## Related

- [Payouts to your own Stripe account](https://tkvr.me/features/stripe-payouts)
- [Export your member list as a CSV](https://tkvr.me/features/member-export)
- [A Patreon alternative with lower fees](https://tkvr.me/guides/patreon-alternative)

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