Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to BDD Patterns (the “Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. General Information

This website is owned and operated by BDD Patterns (“we,” “our,” “us”). The Site provides digital crochet patterns, educational resources, and related content. These Terms apply to all visitors, customers, and users of the Site.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Site, including:

  • Crochet and knitting patterns
  • Product descriptions and written instructions
  • Images, graphics, brand assets, and original design concepts
  • Digital files, printables, and downloadable PDFs

is the exclusive intellectual property of BDD Patterns and is protected by copyright law.

Not Allowed

  • Sharing, selling, redistributing, or republishing our digital products
  • Posting our patterns in groups, social media, blogs, or drive folders
  • Using our designs to create competing patterns or design tutorials

Allowed

  • You may sell small quantities of finished handmade items made from our patterns.
  • Credit is appreciated when selling finished products:
    “Pattern by BDD Patterns – bddpatterns.com”

3. Digital Products & Delivery

All products are digital downloads unless stated otherwise. No physical item will be shipped.

Once payment is processed:

  • Files are available on the order confirmation page
  • A download link is also sent to your email

If you have trouble accessing your files, contact:
hello@bddpatterns.com

4. Refund Policy

Due to the nature of digital items, all sales are final.

Refunds may be issued only if:

  • The file is defective and cannot be replaced
  • You were accidentally charged twice for the same product

We encourage reviewing product descriptions before purchasing.

5. Pricing & Payments

All prices are listed in U.S. dollars. Prices may change without notice.

Payments are processed securely through third-party platforms such as PayPal, Stripe, or Etsy Payments.
We do not store or have access to your payment details.

6. User Accounts

If you create an account:

  • You are responsible for safeguarding your login information.
  • Account sharing or file-sharing is not allowed and may result in account termination without refund.

7. External Links

The Site may contain links to external resources. We are not responsible for the content or policies of third-party websites.

8. Limitation of Liability

Patterns and tutorials are provided for hobby and educational use only. Results may vary based on skill level, yarn choice, gauge, tension, and hook size.

We are not liable for:

  • Crafting injuries or repetitive strain
  • Dissatisfaction due to yarn substitutions
  • Errors due to misunderstanding of pattern instructions

Use of this Site is at your own discretion and risk.

9. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. The updated date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Make a purchase
  • Contact us via the website or email
  • Sign up for newsletters or updates
  • Create an account on the Site

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Billing information (processed securely by third-party payment systems)
  • IP address and device/browser information

We do not collect or store credit card numbers.

2. How We Use Information

Your information may be used to:

  • Process and fulfill orders
  • Send download links and purchase receipts
  • Respond to customer service requests
  • Send optional newsletters or marketing emails (only with consent)
  • Improve website functionality and user experience

You may unsubscribe from emails at any time.

3. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Remember login details
  • Provide personalized site experience
  • Track general usage analytics (non-personal)

You may disable cookies in your browser at any time.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except:

  • Payment processors (for order fulfillment)
  • Email service providers (for newsletters, if subscribed)
  • Legal compliance if required by law

We only share what is necessary for business operation.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure. By using the Site, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

6. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

7. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or Terms of Use, contact us:

BDD Patterns
Email: hello@bddpatterns.com
Website: https://bddpatterns.com