Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Last Updated: June 4, 2026

Welcome to DarkStitchCo. By accessing or using our website at darkstitchpattern.shop and making any purchase, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using our services.

1. General Terms

By using this website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age or have the consent of a parent or guardian. You agree to provide accurate and complete information when making purchases or creating an account.

2. Products and Services

DarkStitchCo sells:

  • Digital Cross Stitch Patterns: Downloadable PDF files delivered instantly after purchase. All patterns are compatible with Pattern Keeper app.
  • Custom Pattern Service: Personalized photo-to-cross-stitch pattern conversion. Custom orders are delivered digitally within 1 to 12 hours of purchase.

3. Digital Product License

When you purchase a pattern from DarkStitchCo, you receive a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to use the pattern for:

  • Personal stitching projects
  • Gifts made by your own hand

You may NOT:

  • Resell, redistribute, or share the digital PDF file
  • Upload the pattern to any website, forum, or file-sharing platform
  • Use the pattern for commercial manufacturing or mass production
  • Claim the design as your own creation
  • Modify the pattern and resell it as a new product

You MAY sell finished, hand-stitched pieces made from our patterns, provided you credit "Pattern by DarkStitchCo" in your listing.

4. Pricing and Payment

All prices are listed in USD unless otherwise stated. We reserve the right to change prices at any time without prior notice. Payment is processed securely through Shopify Payments. Your financial information is never stored on our servers.

5. Order Fulfillment

  • Standard Patterns: Delivered instantly via automatic download link after successful payment.
  • Custom Pattern Orders: Delivered within 1 to 12 hours via email to the address provided at checkout.

If you do not receive your download link, please check your spam/junk folder first, then contact us at Contact@darkstitchpattern.shop.

6. Refund Policy

Due to the digital nature of our products, all sales are final. No refunds will be issued after purchase. If you experience a technical issue with your download (corrupted file, missing pages, or broken link), we will provide a replacement file or a full refund at our discretion. Please see our full Refund Policy for details.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including but not limited to pattern designs, images, logos, text, and graphics — is the intellectual property of DarkStitchCo and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of any content is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

8. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use our website for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of our website
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Scrape, copy, or extract content from our website

9. Account Responsibility

If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized use of your account.

10. Limitation of Liability

DarkStitchCo shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website or products. Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific product in question.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our products are provided "as is." While we strive for accuracy in our pattern designs, we do not guarantee that colors displayed on screen will perfectly match physical thread colors. Thread color charts are included as a guide.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party sites.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by applicable international e-commerce laws. Any disputes shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation before pursuing any formal legal action.

15. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at:
DarkStitchCo
Email: Contact@darkstitchpattern.shop