Terms and Conditions for Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
Effective date: September 29, 2026. Website owner: Jamie Sanders, doing business as Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom. Website: https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com
Acceptance of These Terms
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom, including its articles, recipes, sewing patterns, tutorials, downloads, emails, comments, forms, products, and related services (collectively, the “Site”). “We,” “us,” and “our” refer to the owner and operator identified above. “You” refers to each visitor or user.
By accessing or using the Site, and by clicking an acknowledgment, acceptance, consent, or similar button when one is presented, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
Eligibility and Personal Use
You must be legally able to agree to these Terms. If you use the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you are authorized to bind that organization. The Site is offered for lawful personal and informational use unless we expressly authorize another use.
Ownership and Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the Site and its original text, photographs, graphics, designs, recipes, tutorials, patterns, downloads, logos, branding, and other content are owned by or licensed to us and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.
Sharing Articles Photos Recipes and Tutorials
You may share one unaltered photograph and up to three lines of accompanying text from a public Site page only if you provide clear credit and a direct link to the original Site page. Do not remove or obscure a watermark. Do not republish a full article, recipe, tutorial, photo set, printable, download, or substantial portion of our content without prior written permission.
Patterns Printables and Downloads
Patterns, printables, photographs, instructions, and downloadable files are protected content. Do not upload, email, distribute, sell, reproduce, or share the file or direct file URL. To recommend a pattern or printable, share the public article page that contains the authorized download process.
Unless a specific pattern states otherwise, finished physical items made from our patterns may be sold or donated in small quantities, provided you credit Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom and link to the original tutorial page where reasonably possible. You may not use our patterns for mass production, print-on-demand products, pattern resale, or commercial teaching materials without written permission.
User Content and Comments
If you submit a comment, photo, review, message, or other content, you retain any ownership rights you have. You grant us a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, reproduce, display, format, moderate, and use the submission as reasonably necessary to operate, promote, and improve the Site and respond to you. You represent that you have the right to submit the content and that it does not violate law or another person’s rights.
We may remove or refuse content that is unlawful, infringing, threatening, abusive, deceptive, spam, promotional, privacy-invasive, or otherwise inappropriate. Do not submit sensitive personal information or another person’s private information.
Recipes Tutorials Patterns and Informational Content
Content is provided for general informational and educational purposes. Results vary based on ingredients, equipment, materials, measurements, skill, environment, substitutions, and other factors. You are responsible for reviewing instructions, using appropriate tools and safety precautions, checking fit and measurements, supervising children, and determining whether a project or recipe is appropriate for you.
Food and nutrition information is an estimate and may be incomplete or inaccurate. You are responsible for allergen, dietary, food-safety, and medical decisions. The Site does not provide medical, nutrition, legal, financial, engineering, or other professional advice.
Emails Downloads Products and Promotions
When you subscribe or request a download, you agree to provide accurate information and to receive the requested communication and any disclosures presented at sign-up. Marketing emails include an unsubscribe method. Additional terms may apply to paid products, giveaways, promotions, or store transactions and will control if they conflict with these Terms for that transaction.
Advertising Affiliate Links and Sponsored Content
The Site displays advertising and may contain sponsored content and affiliate links. We may earn compensation when you view or interact with an advertisement, click a link, or complete a qualifying purchase. Compensation does not increase the price you pay unless a retailer states otherwise. Third-party advertisers, networks, and retailers control their own products, claims, availability, pricing, transactions, and privacy practices.
Consent to Data Collection and Advertising Technologies
These Terms incorporate our Privacy Policy, which explains how we and our vendors and service providers collect, use, and disclose information when you use the Site. By using the Site and by making choices through any privacy notice or consent interface presented to you, you acknowledge the practices described in the Privacy Policy. Where consent is the applicable legal basis, your consent applies according to the choices presented and may be withdrawn as described in the Privacy Policy.
You may opt out of certain sales, sharing, cross-context behavioral advertising, or targeted advertising through the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” or similar privacy link on the Site and through supported Global Privacy Control signals. Opting out of personalized advertising does not eliminate all advertising.
Prohibited Conduct
Violate law, these Terms, or another person’s rights.
Copy, scrape, harvest, republish, train automated systems on, or commercially exploit Site content except as permitted by law or written authorization.
Circumvent download controls, security measures, access restrictions, robots instructions, or technical protections.
Introduce malware, interfere with Site operation, probe vulnerabilities, or impose an unreasonable burden on the Site.
Use automated means to collect personal information, send spam, impersonate another person, or misrepresent your affiliation.
Use Site content or downloads to create or distribute confusingly similar, infringing, or competing materials.
Third-Party Services and Links
The Site may link to or embed third-party websites, platforms, products, advertisements, or services. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content, availability, security, privacy practices, terms, products, or transactions. A link or mention does not necessarily constitute endorsement. Your dealings with third parties are between you and the third party.
Copyright Complaints
If you believe content on the Site infringes your copyright, send a written notice to Jamie Sanders at jamie@scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com or 8711 Burnet Road, Suite E50, Austin, Texas 78757. The notice must include your contact information, identification of the copyrighted work, identification and location of the allegedly infringing material, a good-faith statement that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law, a statement under penalty of perjury that the notice is accurate and you are authorized to act for the copyright owner, and your physical or electronic signature.
Disclaimer of Warranties
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, DOWNLOADS, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH IT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, AND QUIET ENJOYMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE COMPLETE, CURRENT, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, UNINTERRUPTED, OR SUITABLE FOR YOUR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE AND OUR VENDORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AFFILIATES, AND REPRESENTATIVES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL; OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, CONTENT, DOWNLOADS, PRODUCTS, OR THIRD-PARTY SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY AND EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF US AND THE FOREGOING PARTIES FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SITE OR THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT YOU PAID DIRECTLY TO US FOR THE SPECIFIC PRODUCT OR SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM DURING THE SIX MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY OR ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100). SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS, SO SOME OF THESE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless us and our affiliates, vendors, service providers, and representatives from claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses, costs, and reasonable attorneys’ fees arising from your unlawful use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement or violation of another person’s rights.
Dispute Resolution and Binding Arbitration
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHT TO GO TO COURT, HAVE A JURY DECIDE A DISPUTE, OR PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.
Informal Notice First
Before starting arbitration or litigation, the claimant must send an individualized written notice describing the claimant’s name and contact information, the legal and factual basis of the dispute, relevant dates and interactions, and the specific relief requested. Notice to us must be sent to 8711 Burnet Road, Suite E50, Austin, Texas 78757 and copied to jamie@scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com. The parties will attempt in good faith to resolve the matter for at least 30 days after receipt of a complete notice.
Agreement to Arbitrate
Except for an eligible individual claim in small claims court and a request for temporary or equitable relief concerning intellectual-property infringement or misuse, any dispute or claim arising out of or relating to the Site, these Terms, our Privacy Policy, or your relationship with us or our vendors or service providers will be resolved by final and binding individual arbitration administered by JAMS under the Federal Arbitration Act.
Claims under $250,000, excluding attorneys’ fees and interest, will use the then-current JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures. Other claims will use the then-current JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures. If JAMS is unavailable, the parties will select a comparable provider. Arbitration may be conducted remotely, on written submissions, or at a mutually agreed location as permitted by the applicable rules.
The arbitrator has authority to decide issues concerning the interpretation, scope, enforceability, and formation of this arbitration agreement, except that a court of competent jurisdiction will decide any issue that applicable law requires a court to decide. The arbitrator may award relief available to an individual under applicable law and will issue a written decision. Judgment on an award may be entered in a court of competent jurisdiction.
No Class or Representative Proceedings
Except for the batch procedure below, disputes must be brought and decided on an individual basis. Neither party may bring or participate in a class, collective, coordinated, consolidated, mass, or representative action or arbitration, and an arbitrator may not combine claims of different individuals except as expressly provided by the batch procedure.
Batch Arbitration
If 50 or more substantially similar arbitration demands are submitted against us by or with the assistance of the same or coordinated counsel within a 30-day period or otherwise in close proximity, the demands will be administered under the then-current JAMS mass or batch arbitration procedures, subject to one coordinated fee structure where permitted. JAMS or the appointed arbitrator may group substantially similar demands into batches of at least 20, with a smaller remainder batch if needed. The parties will cooperate in good faith to implement an efficient staged or batched process. This provision does not authorize class arbitration.
Fees Jury Waiver and Claim Deadline
Fees will be allocated under applicable JAMS consumer rules and law. If the arbitrator determines that a claim or defense was frivolous or brought for an improper purpose, the arbitrator may award fees and costs to the extent permitted by law. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EACH PARTY WAIVES THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL.
Any claim must be filed within one year after it accrued unless applicable law prohibits that limitation. Otherwise, the claim is permanently barred.
Governing Law and Court Venue
The Federal Arbitration Act governs the arbitration provisions. To the extent state law applies and is not preempted, these Terms and any dispute will be governed by Texas law, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute that is not subject to arbitration must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Travis County, Texas, and each party consents to personal jurisdiction there.
Termination and Site Changes
We may modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue all or part of the Site and may restrict access by users who violate these Terms or threaten the Site or others. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including ownership, disclaimers, liability limits, indemnification, and dispute-resolution provisions.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms by posting a revised version with a new effective date. Material changes to the arbitration agreement will not apply retroactively to an individual dispute for which we received complete written notice before the change became effective. Where required, we will provide additional notice or request renewed assent.
Severability No Waiver and Entire Agreement
If a provision is found unenforceable, it will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted and the remaining provisions will remain in effect, except where these Terms expressly state a different consequence. Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver. These Terms, the Privacy Policy, and any additional terms presented for a specific feature or transaction form the agreement governing your use of the Site.
Contact and Legal Notices
Jamie Sanders
Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
8711 Burnet Road, Suite E50
Austin, Texas 78757
Email: jamie @ scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com