>But can they compile to the same EXE without the protected framework and functions?
>And can they do a repair if the error is in your framework or protected function?
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The client has all the unprotected source including my framework source. But they can't use my framework like I can't use their application to sale a new one. If I could, I would had to pay some royalties to them.

I presume that I'm lucky on that part.