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QuiltRBuddy — Terms of Service

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1. Agreement

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) are a binding agreement between you and Sierra Digital Forge LLC (“we,” “us,” “QuiltRBuddy”) governing your use of the QuiltRBuddy desktop application, any associated services, and the Community features (collectively, the “Service”). By installing, accessing, or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet this age requirement. The Community features are available only to users 13 years of age or older, and additional restrictions may apply for users under 18.

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. Your Account

To use the Community features, you must create a profile. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current information.
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials.
  • Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use.

You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account.

4. Subscription Service (Premium)

4.1 Plans and Pricing

  • Premium · Monthly: $5.99 USD per month, billed monthly.
  • Premium · Annual: $49.99 USD per year, billed annually (approximately 30% savings vs. monthly).

Prices are exclusive of applicable taxes (sales tax, VAT, GST) which will be added at checkout per your jurisdiction.

4.2 Free Tier

The core QuiltRBuddy desktop application (block builder, layout, cut list, 3D view, file management) is available at no cost without a subscription. A Premium subscription is required for:

  • AI-powered features (smart suggestions, color matching, content moderation in Community).
  • Selected Community features as identified in-app at the time of release.

4.3 Automatic Renewal

Premium subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period at the then-current price. You may cancel renewal at any time via Edit → Preferences → Subscription → Manage. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current paid period; you retain Premium access until that date.

4.4 Free Trial (if offered)

If a free trial is offered, the trial converts to a paid subscription at the end of the trial period unless cancelled before the trial ends.

4.5 Refunds

See REFUND_POLICY.md.

4.6 Price Changes

We may change subscription pricing. We will provide at least 30 days’ notice by email and in-app banner before any price change takes effect for your subscription. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

5. User Content

5.1 Your Content

“User Content” means anything you post, upload, or share through the Service — including quilt designs, block files, project photos, comments, profile information, and Community posts.

You retain all ownership rights in your User Content.

5.2 License You Grant Us

By submitting User Content to the Community features, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, display, and distribute that content solely to operate and improve the Service. We do not sell your User Content. We do not use your User Content to train AI models without your explicit opt-in consent.

5.3 Content Standards

You agree NOT to submit User Content that:

  • Is unlawful, threatening, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or pornographic.
  • Infringes any third party’s intellectual property rights.
  • Contains malware, exploits, or harmful code.
  • Impersonates another person.
  • Contains personal information of minors.
  • Promotes violence, self-harm, hate speech, or illegal activity.

See COMMUNITY_GUIDELINES.md for the friendly-language version.

5.4 Moderation

We use automated content moderation (powered by Google Gemini) as a first-pass filter, supplemented by human review of flagged items. We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or Community Guidelines, and to suspend or terminate accounts of repeat offenders, with or without notice.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive source code from the Service except as permitted by law.
  • Circumvent access controls or interfere with the Service’s operation.
  • Use the Service to harvest data, send spam, or distribute unsolicited communications.
  • Resell or sublicense your subscription.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, its design, code, and trademarks are owned by Sierra Digital Forge LLC and protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other laws. Nothing in these Terms transfers our intellectual property to you.

8. Termination

You may stop using the Service at any time. We may suspend or terminate your access for material violations of these Terms, illegal activity, or non-payment. Upon termination:

  • Your right to access Premium features ends immediately.
  • We will retain or delete your data per PRIVACY_POLICY.md.

9. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

Cut-list math, yardage calculations, and 3D previews are provided as estimates and aids. You are solely responsible for verifying measurements before cutting fabric. We are not liable for fabric purchased in reliance on the Service.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL Sierra Digital Forge LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (a) $100 USD OR (b) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of certain damages; in those jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sierra Digital Forge LLC from any claim, damage, or expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your User Content, your use of the Service, or your violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Nevada, USA, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved as follows:

  1. Informal Resolution: You agree to first contact us at support@sierradigitalforge.com to attempt informal resolution.
  2. Binding Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, with the arbitration seated in Douglas County, Nevada, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court.
  3. Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes only on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in a class action.

(Note: arbitration + class waiver provisions are enforceable in most U.S. states but may be limited in California and a few others. Lawyer to confirm.)

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms. Material changes will be announced in-app and by email at least 30 days before they take effect. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact

Questions about these Terms: support@sierradigitalforge.com Mailing address: Sierra Digital Forge LLC, c/o Northwest Registered Agent LLC, 732 S. 6th St., Suite N, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA