Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: 24th September 2024.
Welcome to abspats.com! By using this website and downloading knitting patterns, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website.
1. Acceptance of terms
By accessing or using our website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, including any future modifications. We reserve the right to update, change, or replace any part of these Terms by posting updates to our website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of the site after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the new Terms.
2. Use of website and services
2.1. Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old to use this website and download patterns. By using the site, you represent that you meet this age requirement.
2.2. Personal use only
All knitting patterns available for download are for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not distribute, sell, or share the patterns with others, or use them for commercial purposes without explicit permission from AbsPats.
2.3. Account registration
You may be required to create an account to download patterns. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration and to keep your account information up to date. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account details and password and for all activities that occur under your account.
3. Intellectual property rights
3.1. Copyright
All content on this website, including but not limited to knitting patterns, text, images, and logos, is owned by AbsPats or the respective pattern designers and is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized use of this content, including downloading, reproduction, or distribution for purposes not expressly allowed in these Terms, is strictly prohibited.
3.2. License
When you download a knitting pattern from AbsPats, you are granted a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable license to use the pattern for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not grant you the right to:
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Resell the pattern or any derivative works
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Share or distribute the pattern
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Claim the pattern as your own creation
4. Payments and refunds
4.1. Pricing
All prices for patterns and services are listed on the website. We reserve the right to change prices at any time without notice.
4.2. Payments
Payments for downloadable patterns are processed through a third-party payment provider. By providing your payment information, you authorize us to charge you the total amount of your purchase. We are not responsible for any issues related to the third-party payment system, including unauthorized transactions or billing errors.
4.3. Refund policy
Due to the digital nature of our products, all sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be given for downloadable knitting patterns once the purchase has been completed.
5. Disclaimer of warranties and limitation of liability
5.1. No Warranties
AbsPats makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the knitting patterns or any other content available on the website. All patterns are provided “as-is” and “as available” without any warranties of any kind, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement.
5.2. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, AbsPats shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website, the patterns, or the inability to access the website. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, profit, or any other commercial damage, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
5.3. Data portability
You have the right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
5.4. Opting out of marketing
You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or by contacting us directly. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We may require you to verify your identity before responding to requests.
6. Third-party links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by AbsPats. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we are not liable for any damages or losses caused by your use of or reliance on any third-party content, products, or services.
7. User conduct
By using our website, you agree not to:
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Upload, post, or share any material that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others
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Use the website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the site
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Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, other accounts, or computer systems
8. Privacy policy
Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Please review our Privacy Policy for more details.
9. User data deletion
9.1. User Rights
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data at any time. To exercise this right, please contact us. Upon receiving your request, we will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before processing the deletion.
9.2. Data deletion process
Once your request is verified, we will delete your personal data from our active systems within 30 days. Please note that data deleted from active systems may remain in backup copies for a limited period before being permanently erased.
9.3. Exceptions
We may retain certain personal data if required by applicable laws or regulations, or for legitimate business purposes, such as record-keeping and compliance with legal obligations. In such cases, we will ensure that the retained data is securely stored and access is restricted.
9.4. Consequences of deletion
Please be aware that deleting your personal data may result in the loss of access to your account and any associated services. We recommend downloading any content or information you wish to retain before submitting a deletion request.
10. Governing law and jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Norway, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Norway for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the website.
11. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website, your account, or any part of our services at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice. Upon termination, the rights and licenses granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease.
12. Contact information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
