Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: May 17, 2024

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Craftbench, Inc. ("Craftbench," "we," "us," or "our"). We provide customers with access to premium crafting tools, resources and an online community platform (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using any part of the Services, you ("User") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"), which form a legally‑binding contract between you and Craftbench, Inc. If you do not agree to all Terms, you may not use the Services.

If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms, and all references to "you" include that organization.

Please read these Terms carefully before using our Services.

2. Changes to Terms

We may update or change these Terms at any time without prior notice. New features or tools that augment or enhance the current Services are also subject to the Terms. The most current version will always be available on this page. Continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of those changes.

3. Access and Use of the Services

a. Eligibility

You affirm that you are at least 18 years old, an emancipated minor, or have legal parental/guardian consent, and that you are fully able and competent to enter into and comply with these Terms.

b. Account Registration

If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining its security and for all activities that occur under it. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breach.

c. Account Information

You agree to provide accurate, current and complete information during registration and to keep it updated. Craftbench may suspend or terminate your account if information is inaccurate or incomplete.

4. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal information. By using the Services, you agree to our collection and use of information as described therein.

5. Communications, Fees and Payment

By creating an account you consent to receive newsletters, marketing emails and other communications. You may opt out via the unsubscribe link in any email.
Certain parts of the Service are billed on a subscription basis ("Subscription(s)"). You will be billed in advance on a recurring monthly or annual Billing Cycle, according to the plan selected.
Payments are processed by a designated third‑party payment processor. Processing fees may apply. Unless required by law, Subscription fees are non‑refundable.

6. Usage Restrictions

a. Prohibited Activities

You may not:

Access or attempt to access the backend infrastructure of the Services.
Interfere with delivery of the Services or circumvent security measures.
Use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose or violate any laws in your jurisdiction.

b. Use Limitations

You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Services without Craftbench’s express written permission.

c. Technical Restrictions

You agree not to engage in activities that disrupt or interfere with the Services, including overloading, “flooding,” “spamming,” “mail‑bombing” or “crashing.”

7. Intellectual Property Rights

a. Ownership

All intellectual property rights in the Services—including design, databases, text, graphics, images, software and their arrangement—are the proprietary property of Craftbench or its licensors. You may not modify, publish, transmit, transfer, reproduce, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit any part of the Services.

b. Trademarks

The Craftbench name, logos and service marks ("Marks") are property of Craftbench or third parties. You may not use any Marks without prior written consent of the owner.

8. User Content

User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for content you upload, publish, display, link to or otherwise make available ("User Content"). Craftbench acts only as a passive conduit for online distribution of User Content and does not guarantee confidentiality.

Content Standards

User Content must not:

Contain material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory or otherwise objectionable.
Promote sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence, or discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age.
Infringe any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other intellectual‑property rights of any person.
Violate rights of publicity or privacy, or any applicable laws or regulations.
Deceive any person.
Promote illegal activity or assist unlawful acts.
Cause annoyance, inconvenience, needless anxiety, or be likely to upset, embarrass, alarm or annoy another person.

Rights Granted by You

By posting User Content you grant Craftbench a non‑exclusive, royalty‑free, transferable, sublicensable, worldwide licence to use, store, display, reproduce, modify, create derivative works from, perform and distribute your User Content for operating, improving and promoting the Services. This licence survives even if you stop using the Service.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

a. Service “As Is”

The Services and all included content are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, express or implied. Craftbench disclaims all warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non‑infringement.

b. Liability Limits

Craftbench assumes no liability for any User Content posted by users or third parties. You may be exposed to content that is inaccurate, objectionable or otherwise unsuited to your purpose.

c. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Craftbench and its officers, directors, employees and agents from any claims, actions or demands (including reasonable legal fees) arising from (i) your User Content, (ii) your use of the Services, (iii) your breach of these Terms, or (iv) your violation of any rights of another.

10. Modifications to the Services and Prices

a. Service Changes

Craftbench may modify or discontinue the Service (or any part of it) at any time, with or without notice. We will endeavour to notify you of material changes via email or in‑service notification, but shall not be liable for any modification, suspension or discontinuance.

b. Price Adjustments

Prices of all Services (including subscription fees) may change upon 30 days’ notice, posted on the Craftbench site or within the Service.

11. Termination

a. By Craftbench

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

b. By You

You may terminate your account at any time by discontinuing use of the Services and contacting us to deactivate your account or delete associated data.

c. Survival

All provisions which by their nature should survive termination will survive, including ownership, warranty disclaimers, indemnity and limitations of liability.

12. Dispute Resolution

a. Arbitration Agreement

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be finally resolved by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

Number of arbitrators: 1
Seat: Delaware, USA
Language: English
Governing law: Delaware substantive law
Costs: Shared equally unless the arbitrator decides otherwise
Attorney fees: Each party bears its own

YOU AND CRAFTBENCH WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OR TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION.

b. Exceptions

Nothing in these Terms precludes either party from (i) bringing an individual action in small‑claims court; (ii) seeking enforcement through government agencies; (iii) seeking injunctive relief; or (iv) filing suit in court for intellectual‑property claims.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles. Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not waive that right.

14. Notices

a. Method of Notice

Craftbench may send notices via email to the address you provide or by posting within the Service. Email notices are deemed received on the date sent.

b. User Responsibility

You are responsible for keeping your email address current and for regularly checking it for notices.

15. Amendments

We may amend these Terms at our discretion. Material changes will be announced at least 30 days before taking effect via website notice or email. Continued use after amendments become effective constitutes acceptance.

16. Third‑Party Rights

These Terms do not grant third‑party beneficiary rights. Your account is non‑transferable. Rights and licences granted by you may not be assigned without our consent; we may assign these Terms without restriction.

17. No Waiver

No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver, and failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

18. Severability

If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

19. Force Majeure

Neither party is liable for failure to perform obligations due to causes beyond reasonable control, including mechanical, electronic or communications failure or degradation.

20. Copyright and Content Ownership

a. Copyright Ownership

All rights, title and interest in and to the Services (excluding User Content) remain the exclusive property of Craftbench and its licensors. Craftbench logos and Marks are trademarks of Craftbench or its licensors.

b. Respect for Copyright

You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Service without Craftbench’s express written permission.

21. DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice Procedure

a. Notices

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed and is accessible through the Service, send a written DMCA notice containing:

Your physical or electronic signature.
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed.
Identification of the infringing material and its location on the Service.
Your address, telephone number and email.
A statement of good‑faith belief that the disputed use is unauthorized.
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.

b. Counter‑Notices

If your material was removed, you may submit a counter‑notification with:

Your physical or electronic signature.
Identification of the removed material and its prior location.
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the removal was a mistake or misidentification.
Your name, address and telephone number.
A statement consenting to jurisdiction of the federal court in your district (or any district in which Craftbench may be found if you reside outside the USA) and accepting service of process from the complainant.

c. Designated Agent

DMCA Agent
Craftbench, Inc.
1111b South Governors Avenue
Dover, DE 19904 USA
Email: dmca@craftbench.ai

d. Repeat Infringer Policy

Craftbench may terminate users deemed repeat infringers and limit access for users who infringe others’ intellectual‑property rights.

22. Entire Agreement

These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between Craftbench and you regarding the Services, and supersede any prior agreements. Except for Craftbench affiliates, no other person or company is a third‑party beneficiary of these Terms.