Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Effective Date: December 5, 2024

Welcome to The Academy of Sewing (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, https://theacademyofsewing.com (“Website”), including any content, functionality, and services offered.

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to abide by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Website.

1. Eligibility & Use of Website

You must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent to use this Website.
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms.
Prohibited activities include but are not limited to:
- Attempting to hack, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to the Website.
- Uploading malware, viruses, or harmful code.
- Engaging in fraudulent, misleading, or illegal activities.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Website—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, digital downloads, and software—is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, sell, or create derivative works from any content on the Website without our prior written consent.

3. User-Generated Content

If you submit any content (e.g., comments, reviews, photos) to the Website:

You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, modify, and distribute your content.
You confirm that you own or have rights to submit the content and that it does not violate any third-party rights, laws, or intellectual property protections.

We reserve the right to remove any content at our discretion if it is found to be inappropriate, unlawful, or in violation of these Terms.

4. Digital Products & Refund Policy

All products sold on our Website, including PDF sewing patterns, eBooks, and other digital downloads, are final sale and non-refundable due to their digital nature.
Refunds are only considered if:
1. You received the wrong file due to an error on our part.
2. The file is corrupted and cannot be accessed, and we cannot provide a working replacement.
If you encounter a technical issue, please contact support@theacademyofsewing.com for assistance.

For more details, please review our Refund Policy.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without any warranties, express or implied.
We do not guarantee that the Website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses.
We are not responsible for inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in the content provided.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for:

Any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website.
Loss of data, profits, business, or opportunities resulting from the use of our Website or digital products.

In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount paid by you for a product (if applicable).

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or security of third-party sites.
Clicking on external links is at your own risk.

8. Affiliate Disclosure

We participate in affiliate marketing programs, meaning some links on the Website may be affiliate links.
If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
These commissions do not influence our content or recommendations.

For full details, please see our Affiliate Disclosure.

9. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time, without prior notice.
Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website.
Your continued use of the Website after changes signifies acceptance of the updated Terms.

10. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website, without notice, if we believe:

You violated these Terms.
Your actions harm other users, us, or third parties.
You engaged in fraudulent or unlawful activities.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
📧 Email: support@theacademyofsewing.com m