1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Crafties! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Crafties website
and services (collectively, the "Service") operated by Crafties.
Important: By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.
We may update these Terms from time to time, and continued use of the Service constitutes
acceptance of any changes.
2. Description of Services
Crafties provides an online platform where users can:
- Create and manage art galleries
- Upload and display artwork
- Discover and interact with other artists' work
- Buy and sell artwork through our marketplace
- Connect with other artists and art enthusiasts
Service Availability
We strive to provide continuous service availability, but we do not guarantee that the Service
will be uninterrupted or error-free. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any
time with or without notice.
3. User Accounts and Registration
Account Creation
To use certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
Account Responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
- You are responsible for all activities under your account
- You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
- One account per person
- No sharing accounts with others
Prohibited Actions
- Creating accounts with false information
- Using another person's account
- Creating multiple accounts to circumvent restrictions
- Selling or transferring your account
4. Content and Intellectual Property
Your Content
You retain ownership of all intellectual property rights in content you upload to Crafties.
By uploading content, you grant us a non-exclusive license to display, distribute, and
promote your content on our platform.
Copyright Protection: We respect intellectual property rights and expect our
users to do the same. Only upload content that you own or have permission to use.
Content Guidelines
All content uploaded to Crafties must:
- Be your original work or properly licensed
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Not infringe on others' intellectual property rights
- Meet our community standards (see User Conduct below)
Copyright Infringement
If you believe your copyright has been infringed, please contact us immediately with:
- Description of the copyrighted work
- Location of the allegedly infringing content
- Your contact information
- A good faith statement that the use is not authorized
- A statement that the information is accurate
5. User Conduct and Community Guidelines
Acceptable Use
You agree to use Crafties in a way that is:
Respectful
Treat all community members with respect and kindness
Legal
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Authentic
Be genuine and honest in your interactions
Constructive
Contribute positively to the community
Prohibited Conduct
The following activities are strictly prohibited:
Content Violations
- Uploading illegal or harmful content
- Infringing on copyrights or trademarks
- Posting spam or irrelevant content
- Adult content or material harmful to minors
Behavior Violations
- Harassment or bullying
- Hate speech or discrimination
- Impersonating others
- Manipulating votes or engagement
Technical Violations
- Hacking or unauthorized access
- Introducing malware or viruses
- Scraping or data mining
- Interfering with service functionality
Commercial Violations
- Fraudulent sales or transactions
- Money laundering
- Selling prohibited items
- Price manipulation
6. Marketplace Terms
Selling Artwork
When selling artwork on Crafties, you agree that:
- You own the rights to sell the artwork
- Pricing and descriptions are accurate
- You will fulfill transactions in good faith
- You are responsible for shipping and handling
Buying Artwork
When purchasing artwork, you understand that:
- Transactions are between you and the artist
- Crafties facilitates the connection but is not party to the sale
- Payment and shipping arrangements are your responsibility
- Disputes should be resolved directly with the artist
Disclaimer: Crafties does not guarantee the quality, authenticity, or
condition of artwork sold through our platform. We encourage communication between
buyers and sellers before completing transactions.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Crafties shall not be liable for any indirect,
incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation,
loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
Our total liability for any claim related to the Service shall not exceed the amount
paid by you to Crafties in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
8. Termination
Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by:
- Deleting your account through your profile settings
- Contacting us to request account deletion
Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your account if you:
- Violate these Terms of Service
- Engage in prohibited conduct
- Pose a risk to other users or the platform
- Provide false information
Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your account and profile will be deactivated
- Your content may be removed from the platform
- You will lose access to all account features
- These Terms will continue to apply to your prior use
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any
material changes by:
- Posting the updated Terms on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending email notifications for significant changes
Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service will be resolved
through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction.