Got my impulse theme disabled by shopify

Shopify Discussion

Topic summary

A user received an email from Shopify stating their Impulse theme would be disabled. They previously purchased the theme but are unsure how to resolve the issue.

Key Points:

  • Theme licenses from Shopify Theme Store are valid for only one store
  • Using the same purchased theme on multiple stores without separate licenses violates terms
  • The disabling notice likely relates to using an unlicensed theme copy

Resolution Options:

  1. Purchase a valid license from the Shopify Theme Store for the current store
  2. Delete all copies of the theme from the account

Next Steps:

  • Review the email carefully for specific instructions
  • Contact Shopify Support directly through the help center if unclear on how to proceed
  • The support team can access store details and provide tailored guidance
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hello sir

yesterday at 1156 pm i got an email from shopify that my theme will be disabled attaching email screen shot below

now i dont know how to resolve this. i had previously purchased this theme impulse please help

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Hi @k-junction

Thanks for reaching out and welcome to the Shopify Community.

I understand that you received an email from one of our teams, informing you that your theme would be disabled, and you are wondering how to proceed.

If you are using an unlicensed theme on your store then you may receive an email from one of our teams advising you that you are using an unlicensed theme and providing you with instructions on how to resolve the issue. Can you confirm if the email includes these instructions?

You mentioned that you had previously purchased the Impulse theme - was this purchased for a different store? When you purchase a theme from the Shopify Theme Store, it means that the theme is licensed only to the store that you bought it for. You cannot use a theme on more than one store without purchasing a theme licence for each store, as the theme purchase only includes a licence for a single store.

Generally the way to proceed in this situation is to either purchase a valid version of the reported theme from the Shopify Theme Store or completely delete all copies of the theme from your account. I cannot access your store information, or view the email details myself, so if you are in any way unsure, I would suggest reading the email carefully and following the instructions. You can reach out to our support team directly via our help center if you are unsure how to proceed and we can do our best to provide further instructions.