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Legal Notice - SewMelanie

Last Updated: May 1, 2026

Business Information

Business Name: SewMelanie
Owner: Melanie Grace
Business Structure: Sole Proprietorship
Location: Yorba Linda, California, United States
Contact Email: info@sewmelanie.com
Website: https://sewmelanie.com

Copyright Notice

All content on this website, including but not limited to:

Quilting patterns and designs
Photographs and images
Written tutorials and instructions
Videos and multimedia content
Blog posts and articles
Graphics and illustrations
Website design and layout

...is protected by United States and international copyright laws and is the exclusive property of Melanie Grace, doing business as SewMelanie.

Pattern Usage Rights

Personal Use License

When you purchase a quilting pattern from SewMelanie, you receive a personal use license that grants you the right to:

✅ Download and print the pattern for your personal use
✅ Create finished quilts using the pattern for yourself or as gifts
✅ Sell finished quilts made from the pattern (credit appreciated but not required)
✅ Share photos of your finished projects on social media with credit to @TheMelanieGrace

Prohibited Uses

You may NOT:

❌ Share, copy, or redistribute pattern files in any format (PDF, printed, digital)
❌ Post patterns in online groups, forums, or file-sharing sites
❌ Make copies for friends, family, or quilting groups
❌ Use patterns for teaching classes without a commercial license
❌ Modify patterns and sell or distribute the modified versions
❌ Claim the designs as your own work

Commercial Use

For commercial use including teaching, selling patterns, or bulk orders, please contact info@sewmelanie.com for licensing options.

Trademark Notice

"SewMelanie" and "TheMelanieGrace" are trade names of Melanie Grace. "Quilting with Rulers Academy" is a trade name used for educational content and courses.

All trademarks, service marks, and trade names referenced on this website are the property of their respective owners.

Disclaimer of Warranties

GENERAL DISCLAIMER:
The content on this website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees regarding:

The accuracy or completeness of pattern instructions
Compatibility with all printers, devices, or software
Specific results or outcomes from using our patterns
Uninterrupted access to digital downloads

PATTERN ACCURACY:
All patterns have been tested and reviewed for accuracy. However, individual results may vary based on:

Fabric choices and manufacturer variations
Cutting accuracy and seam allowances
Personal sewing techniques
Equipment and tools used

If you discover an error in a pattern, please contact us immediately at info@sewmelanie.com so we can issue a correction.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Melanie Grace (SewMelanie) shall not be liable for:

Any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, revenue, or data
Personal injury or property damage resulting from pattern use
Errors or omissions in patterns or instructions
Technical difficulties with downloads or website access

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with any product or service is to stop using it.

Digital Products Policy

Downloads

Digital patterns are delivered immediately upon purchase via email
Download links are valid for a limited time (typically 30 days)
Lost download links can be recovered by contacting customer service
You are responsible for backing up your purchased files

No Refunds on Digital Products

All sales of digital products (PDF patterns, video tutorials) are final. Due to the nature of digital goods, refunds cannot be issued once the download link has been accessed.

Exceptions:

Corrupted or incomplete files will be replaced
Significant errors in patterns will be corrected
Technical issues preventing download will be resolved

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites including:

YouTube videos and channels
Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok)
Fabric retailers and suppliers
Quilting resources and tools
Payment processors (PayPal, Shopify)

We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of any third-party websites. Use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

User-Generated Content

Comments, Photos, and Reviews

If you submit content to SewMelanie (including comments, photos of finished projects, product reviews, or testimonials), you:

Grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and share your content
Confirm you have the right to share the content (you took the photos, wrote the review, etc.)
Understand we may use your submitted photos for marketing purposes
Agree that we may remove any content at our discretion

We reserve the right to remove content that is:

Offensive, inappropriate, or harmful
Spam or commercial solicitation
False or misleading
Infringes on copyright or other rights

Privacy & Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. We collect and use personal information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Key Points:

We collect information you provide (name, email, shipping address)
We use cookies and analytics to improve website performance
We do not sell your personal information
You can request deletion of your data at any time

For complete details, please review our Privacy Policy.

California Residents

Under California law, you have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect
Request deletion of your information
Opt-out of the sale of your information (we do not sell information)
Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact info@sewmelanie.com.

Children's Privacy

SewMelanie does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

Changes to This Notice

We may update this Legal Notice from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

DMCA Notice

If you believe content on this website infringes your copyright, please send a DMCA notice to info@sewmelanie.com with:

Description of the copyrighted work
Location of the infringing material on our site
Your contact information
Statement of good faith belief
Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
Physical or electronic signature

Governing Law

This Legal Notice and all matters relating to your use of this website shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate state or federal courts located in Orange County, California.

Contact Information

For questions about this Legal Notice, copyright permissions, commercial licensing, or any legal matters:

Email: info@sewmelanie.com | hello@themelaniegrace.com

Severability

If any provision of this Legal Notice is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

By using this website and purchasing products from SewMelanie, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Legal Notice.

Thank you for supporting independent pattern designers and small creative businesses!

- Melanie Grace
SewMelanie