Legal Terms

Pattern Obsession Terms of Service

Understanding your rights and responsibilities when using Pattern Obsession's free crochet patterns and community platform

Last updated: June 28, 2025
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Agreement Overview

By using Pattern Obsession, you agree to these terms of service. Our platform provides free crochet patterns and crafting tutorials for educational and personal use. We believe in making beautiful crochet patterns accessible to everyone in our community while respecting intellectual property rights.

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Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Pattern Obsession website and downloading our free crochet patterns ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this user agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

๐ŸŽฏ What This Means

Simply by browsing our free crochet patterns, downloading tutorials, or joining our community, you're agreeing to follow our community guidelines and respect our creators' work and intellectual property.

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Use License for Free Crochet Patterns

โœ… Permission is granted to:

  • Personal Use: Access and use free crochet patterns for personal, non-commercial crafting projects
  • Print & Save: Download or print free patterns for home use and personal crochet projects
  • Social Sharing: Share pattern links on social media platforms to help grow our crochet community
  • Community Engagement: Subscribe to our newsletter and participate in crochet discussions
  • Finished Items: Sell items made from our free crochet patterns (with attribution to Pattern Obsession)
  • Gift Making: Create crochet items as gifts for friends and family using our free patterns
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Prohibited Uses

โŒ You may not use our service for:

๐Ÿ“š Pattern Redistribution

Republish, sell, or distribute our free crochet patterns without permission

ยฉ๏ธ Copyright Infringement

Copy crochet patterns for commercial use or claim them as your own designs

๐Ÿฆ  Harmful Activities

Upload viruses, spam, or engage in illegal activities on our platform

๐Ÿค– Automated Access

Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools without permission

๐Ÿ’ฐ Mass Production

Use free patterns for large-scale commercial manufacturing

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Impersonation

Pretend to be Pattern Obsession or our team members

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User-Generated Content

๐Ÿ’ฌ Crochet Pattern Reviews and Comments

  • You retain ownership of content you submit about our free crochet patterns
  • You grant us a license to display and distribute your submissions
  • Content must be respectful, relevant, and lawful
  • We reserve the right to moderate or remove inappropriate content

๐ŸŒŸ Crochet Community Guidelines

  • Be respectful and constructive in reviews and comments about crochet patterns
  • Share honest experiences with free patterns and tutorials
  • No spam, advertising, or promotional content
  • Respect others' opinions and skill levels in our crochet community
  • Share photos of your finished crochet projects
  • Help fellow crocheters with questions and tips
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Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

๐Ÿ“ Crochet Pattern Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy in our free crochet patterns and tutorials, crafting results may vary based on yarn choice, tension, and technique. We recommend making gauge swatches and adjusting patterns to your preferences.

๐Ÿ”ง Skill Level & Safety

โš ๏ธ Craft Responsibly: Pattern Obsession promotes safe crafting practices. Always use appropriate crochet tools, supervise children during crafting, and follow safety guidelines for your skill level.

๐Ÿ“‹ Limitation of Liability

Pattern Obsession shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use of our free crochet patterns or website. This includes, but is not limited to, damages from project failures, material costs, or time invested.

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Intellectual Property Rights

๐Ÿ“– Original Crochet Content

All free crochet patterns, photos, and tutorials are protected by copyright

๐Ÿท๏ธ Trademarks

"Pattern Obsession" and our logo are our trademarks

๐Ÿ“š Fair Use

Limited use for personal, educational crochet purposes is permitted

๐Ÿ™ Attribution

Always credit Pattern Obsession when sharing our free content

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Modifications

Pattern Obsession may revise these terms of service at any time. We will notify users of significant changes through our newsletter and website announcements. By continuing to use this website and access our free crochet patterns, you agree to be bound by the current version of these terms.

๐Ÿ“ข How We Notify You:

  • Email notifications for major changes
  • Website banner announcements
  • Updated "Last Modified" date
  • 30-day notice period for significant changes
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Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that state or location.

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Crochet Pattern Testing & Quality

โš ๏ธ Important Crochet Crafting Notice:

  • All free crochet patterns are tested by our team and community testers
  • Results may vary based on yarn weight, hook size, and tension
  • We cannot guarantee identical results for all crocheters
  • Always check gauge and make adjustments as needed
  • Report any pattern errors to help us improve our free crochet patterns
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Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

๐Ÿ“ง Email: legal@patternobsession.com
๐Ÿ“ Address: Pattern Obsession Legal Department
123 Crochet Lane, Craft City, CC 12345
โฐ Response Time: We respond to all legal inquiries within 5 business days
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Ready to Start Crocheting?

Now that you understand our terms of service, you're ready to explore our amazing collection of free crochet patterns and tutorials! Remember to craft responsibly, share your creations with our community, and have fun making beautiful handmade items.