TERMS OF SERVICE

Last updated: 2026

Welcome to LisaAuch Crochet (“crochet-patterns-free.com”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and any additional guidelines posted on the Site. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service. Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Accessibility & Technical Requirements

To make this Site function correctly and remain accessible, you agree to allow:

  • Cookies
  • JavaScript
  • Advertising scripts (Raptive, Google, affiliate networks)
  • Security and fraud‑prevention technologies
  • Content delivery and caching services

Disabling these features may cause parts of the Site to stop working or become inaccessible.

By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of data as described in our Privacy Policy, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Cookie data
  • Interaction data
  • Advertising‑related data shared with Raptive and partners

This data is used to operate the Site, improve performance, and deliver advertising.

4. Intellectual Property & Pattern Use

All patterns, images, text, and digital content on this Site are owned by LisaAuch Crochet / LisaAuch.com and protected by copyright law.

You MAY:

  • Make and sell finished items created from the patterns
  • Share ONE photo of your finished item with a link back to the original pattern page

You MUST:

  • Credit LisaAuch Crochet as the original designer when selling finished items

You MAY NOT:

  • Copy, rewrite, redistribute, or upload any pattern (whole or in part)
  • Create videos or tutorials based on LisaAuch Crochet patterns
  • Use, crop, edit, or alter LisaAuch Crochet images
  • Host patterns on any other website
  • Add text, graphics, or overlays to LisaAuch Crochet images
  • Use Site images to sell your own products

These restrictions apply to both free and paid patterns.

5. Digital Purchase & Refunds

There are NO REFUNDS on advertisement‑free digital PDF purchases. All digital downloads are final.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and NOT to:

  • Interfere with or disrupt Site functionality
  • Attempt unauthorized access to any part of the Site
  • Scrape, copy, or harvest content
  • Upload malicious code or spam
  • Impersonate the Site or its owner
  • Misuse comments or submit harmful content

7. Prohibited Activities

You may NOT:

  • Copy or distribute patterns
  • Upload patterns to other websites
  • Use Site images commercially
  • Create derivative tutorials or videos
  • Use automated tools to extract content
  • Circumvent security measures
  • Post offensive, abusive, or spam comments

8. No Warranty / Disclaimer

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties regarding:

  • Accuracy
  • Completeness
  • Availability
  • Reliability

Your use of the Site is at your own risk.

We are not liable for:

  • Errors or omissions
  • Technical issues
  • Losses or damages resulting from use of the Site
  • External links or third‑party content

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, LisaAuch Crochet is not liable for:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data
  • Loss of profits
  • Website downtime
  • Third‑party services or advertisements

10. Third‑Party Services & Advertising

This Site uses third‑party services including:

  • Raptive advertising
  • Google Analytics
  • Affiliate networks
  • Social media integrations

These services may collect data as described in the Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the content or policies of external websites.

11. Binding Arbitration Agreement

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to your use of the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration, rather than in court.

You waive the right to participate in a class action.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LisaAuch Crochet from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Site
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your misuse of Site content

13. DMCA Policy

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on this Site without authorization, please contact:

Email: lisaauch1@gmail.com

Include:

  • Your name
  • The copyrighted work
  • The URL of the infringing content
  • A statement of good‑faith belief
  • Your signature

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Scotland, United Kingdom, without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles.

15. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact: Email: lisaauch1@gmail.com