Terms of Use
Last Updated: September 29, 2026
Welcome to A Crocheted Simplicity. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute an agreement between A Crocheted Simplicity (“Company”). and you that governs your use of the A Crocheted Simplicity website, including all content, products, services, digital downloads, and other offerings available through the website. This policy applies to the website administered by Company (“Website”), located at https://www.ACrochetedSimplicity.com/.
Your use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of, and agreement to, the following Terms of Use. Company reserves the right to modify, alter, amend or update its Website, policies, and these Terms of Use. These Terms of Use are subject to change without notice. If you do not agree with or do not accept any part of these Terms of Use, you must not use the Website.
About this Site
A Crocheted Simplicity is owned and operated by Jennifer Renaud (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “A Crocheted Simplicity”) in Bessemer, Michigan.
Our website provides crochet patterns, tutorials, educational content, blog articles, inspiration, and related products and resources for personal use and enjoyment.
Use of Our Website
Unless otherwise stated, Company owns the intellectual property and rights to all content and material on the Website. Subject to the license below, all intellectual property rights are reserved.
You may use this website for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You agree not to:
- Use the website for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or its systems.
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, or commercially exploit website content without permission.
- Use automated systems, bots, scrapers, or similar technology to collect or reproduce website content without our written permission.
- Interfere with the security, operation, or functionality of the website.
- Misrepresent your affiliation with A Crocheted Simplicity.
- Use our content or intellectual property to create competing products or services without permission.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website if we believe these Terms have been violated.
Crochet Patterns and Digital Products
Many products available through A Crocheted Simplicity are digital crochet patterns or other downloadable products.
Unless otherwise stated, digital purchases are licensed to the purchaser for personal, non-commercial use.
When you purchase or download a crochet pattern, you may:
- Download and save the pattern for your personal use.
- Print a copy for your personal use.
- Make physical items from the pattern for yourself, family, or friends.
- Sell finished physical items made from our patterns on a small, limited scale, provided the item is genuinely handmade by you.
You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, redistribute, or resell the pattern itself.
- Share, email, upload, or post the digital pattern or portions of it for others to download.
- Upload patterns to file-sharing websites, social media groups, forums, apps, or other platforms.
- Claim our patterns, written instructions, photographs, charts, or other original content as your own.
- Translate, modify, or create derivative versions of our patterns for distribution without written permission.
- Use our patterns to manufacture products on a large commercial scale without written permission.
- Use our photographs or product images to promote your own products without permission.
When sharing a finished item made from one of our patterns online, we appreciate that you credit A Crocheted Simplicity as the pattern designer and, when appropriate, provide a link to the original pattern.
Purchasing a pattern does not transfer ownership of the copyright or other intellectual property rights in the pattern.
Pattern Accuracy and Corrections
We make every reasonable effort to ensure that our crochet patterns are accurate, clear, and complete. However, crochet patterns may occasionally contain typographical errors, omissions, or other mistakes.
We reserve the right to correct, update, or improve patterns and instructions at any time.
If you notice a potential error in a pattern, please contact us so that we can review it and, when appropriate, provide a correction.
A Crocheted Simplicity is not responsible for differences in individual crochet tension, gauge, yarn characteristics, finished measurements, or results obtained from following a pattern.
Refunds and Digital Products
Because digital crochet patterns and other downloadable products are intangible digital goods, all digital product sales are generally final and non-refundable once the file has been accessed or downloaded, except where required by applicable law.
If you accidentally purchase the same digital pattern more than once, experience a technical problem, or believe you received the wrong product, please contact us so we can review the situation and determine whether a refund, replacement, or other resolution is appropriate.
Nothing in these Terms limits any consumer rights that cannot legally be waived.
Website Content
All content on A Crocheted Simplicity—including but not limited to:
- Crochet patterns
- Written instructions
- Blog posts
- Tutorials
- Photographs
- Graphics
- Illustrations
- Charts
- Videos
- Logos
- Brand names
- Product descriptions
- Downloadable files
- Other original materials
is owned by or licensed to A Crocheted Simplicity and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You may view and use website content for your personal, non-commercial purposes unless otherwise stated.
You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, sell, or commercially exploit our original content without prior written permission.
Copyright and Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, the design, content, and all components of the Website are copyrights owned by Company or third parties and are protected by United States and international copyright laws and should not be reused or republished without express written permission.
All intellectual property associated with A Crocheted Simplicity remains the property of A Crocheted Simplicity or its respective owners unless otherwise indicated.
Nothing on this website grants you ownership of our intellectual property.
If you believe material appearing on our website infringes your copyright, please contact us with sufficient information to identify the copyrighted work and the allegedly infringing material.
We reserve all rights not expressly granted in these Terms.
Trademarks
Company’s trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not Company’s, in any manner likely to cause confusion among consumers, or in any manner that disparages or discredits Company or its owners.
From time to time, the Website will legally utilize trademarks owned by third parties. These trademarks are the respective property of their owners and Company makes no claim of ownership.
User Comments and Submissions
If you submit comments, reviews, photographs, testimonials, project information, or other content to A Crocheted Simplicity, you represent that you have the right to submit that content.
By submitting content, you grant A Crocheted Simplicity a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, display, publish, and share that content in connection with our website, social media, marketing, and business activities.
You retain ownership of your original content.
We reserve the right to remove comments or submissions that are unlawful, offensive, abusive, misleading, spam, or otherwise inappropriate.
Please do not submit confidential or proprietary information through public comments or other publicly visible areas of the website.
Social Media and Third-Party Platforms
A Crocheted Simplicity may maintain accounts or communities on third-party platforms such as Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Ravelry, Etsy, or other services.
Your use of those platforms is subject to the terms and policies of the applicable third party.
We are not responsible for the availability, security, functionality, or policies of third-party platforms.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, products, services, or resources.
These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes. We do not control or necessarily endorse third-party websites or their content.
Your use of third-party websites is governed by their respective terms and policies.
We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, security, or practices of third-party websites.
Affiliate Links and Advertising
A Crocheted Simplicity may participate in affiliate programs and may receive a commission when you purchase a product or service through certain links on our website.
Affiliate relationships do not increase the price you pay unless otherwise disclosed.
We may also display advertising from third-party advertising networks or partners.
Any opinions, recommendations, or experiences expressed on the website are our own unless specifically identified otherwise.
Jennifer Renaud is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and link to Amazon.com.
Product and Service Descriptions
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate descriptions of products, patterns, kits, yarns, and other offerings.
However, colors displayed on a screen may differ from the actual color of physical products depending on your device and display settings.
We reserve the right to correct errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to update information at any time without prior notice.
Pricing and Availability
Prices, products, patterns, promotions, and availability may change at any time.
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue products, services, patterns, or promotions without notice.
We are not responsible for typographical or pricing errors.
Educational and Informational Content
The information provided on A Crocheted Simplicity is intended for general educational and informational purposes.
Crochet instructions, tutorials, sizing information, yarn recommendations, and other content are provided as guidance and may need to be adapted based on individual skill level, materials, tension, and circumstances.
We do not guarantee that every project will produce identical results.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any representations or warranties, express or implied. Company makes no representations or warranties in relation to the Website or the information and materials provided therein.
Company makes no warranty the Website will meet your requirements; will be available uninterrupted; timely and free of viruses or bugs; or represents the full functionality, accuracy, and reliability of the Website. Company is not responsible to you for the loss of any content or material uploaded or transmitted through the Website. The Website is written in English and makes no warranty regarding translation or interpretation of content in any language.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, A Crocheted Simplicity and its owner, employees, contractors, affiliates, and service providers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of the website, products, patterns, or services.
Where liability cannot legally be excluded, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold Company, its members, employees, officers, directors, managers, and agents harmless from and against any and all losses, claims, suits, actions, liabilities, obligations, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) which Company suffers as a result of third-party claims based on: (i) your negligence or intentional misconduct, (ii) your breach of any provision of the Terms of Use (including representation or warranty); (iii) materials prepared or provided by you including, but not limited to, any claims of infringement, or misappropriation of copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or other intellectual property or proprietary right, infringement of the rights of privacy or publicity, or defamation or libel; or (iv) death, personal injury, or property damage arising out of, or relating to, your obligations hereunder.
Changes to These Terms
We may update or modify these Terms from time to time.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the website after updated Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms, to the extent permitted by law.
Governing Law
The Terms of Use will be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Terms of Use, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The place of any such arbitration shall be in or near Gogebic County, Michigan. The parties also agree that the AAA Optional Rules for Emergency Measures of Protection shall apply to the proceedings.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
The Terms of Use may not be assigned by you without Company’s prior written consent; however, the Terms of Use may be assigned by Company in its sole discretion.
These Terms, together with any policies or notices specifically incorporated into them, constitute the agreement between you and A Crocheted Simplicity concerning your use of the website.
Questions about these terms? Reach us through the contact page at ACrochetedSimplicity.com.