1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to KnotToYarn (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website at knotoyarn.com (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Site. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site.
2. Use of Our Site
You may use our Site for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You agree not to use the Site in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation. You must not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site through hacking, password mining, or any other means. We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to the Site at any time, without notice, for any reason.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, photographs, crochet patterns, tutorials, logos, and software, is the property of KnotToYarn or its content creators and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content from this Site without prior written consent from us.
Crochet patterns and tutorials are provided for personal use unless otherwise stated. You may sell finished products made from our free patterns, but you may not copy, distribute, or sell the patterns themselves.
4. User-Submitted Content
Our Site may allow you to post comments, questions, or other content. By submitting content to our Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to the content you submit and that it does not infringe on the rights of any third party.
We reserve the right to remove any user-submitted content at our sole discretion, without notice.
5. Affiliate Links and Advertising
Our Site contains affiliate links to third-party products and services, including but not limited to Amazon, Etsy, and other craft supply retailers. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. We are not responsible for the quality, accuracy, or availability of products or services offered by our affiliate partners.
We may also display advertisements on our Site through third-party advertising networks. These advertisements may use cookies, web beacons, or similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your browsing activity. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information on how we handle data.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our Site and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Crochet patterns and tutorials are provided for informational and educational purposes. We make no guarantees regarding the outcome of any project created using our patterns, as results may vary based on individual skill level, materials used, and other factors.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, KnotToYarn and its owners, employees, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid to access the Site, if any.
8. Accuracy of Information
We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date crochet patterns, tutorials, and information. However, we make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on the Site. Crochet techniques, stitch counts, and pattern instructions may contain errors or may not produce the exact results described. Users are encouraged to test patterns and adapt techniques to their own skill level and preferences.
9. External Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by us. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites and assume no responsibility for them. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by us. You access third-party sites at your own risk and should review their terms and privacy policies.
10. Privacy
Your use of our Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
11. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. Your continued use of the Site after any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the United States.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Contact page or by email at the address provided on our website.
