1. Introduction

Crafty Kits values creativity, originality and the hard work involved in designing and producing our products.

This Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy explains how our intellectual property is protected and sets out the permitted use of our website content, products, designs and marketing materials.

By using our website, purchasing our products or becoming a wholesale customer, you agree to respect the intellectual property rights of Crafty Kits and third parties.

2. Business Information

Crafty Kits

Operated by:

Brian Russell (Sole Trader)

46 Helegan Close

Orpington

Kent

BR6 9XH

Email: brian@craftykits.co.uk

Telephone: 07865 324209

3. What Is Intellectual Property?

Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind that have commercial or creative value.

For Crafty Kits, this includes:

• product designs;
• craft kit concepts;
• artwork;
• written content;
• photographs;
• videos;
• instructions;
• templates;
• packaging designs;
• labels;
• logos;
• branding;
• marketing materials;
• website content;
• product descriptions.

4. Ownership of Crafty Kits Content

Unless otherwise stated, all intellectual property appearing on the Crafty Kits website and within our products belongs to Crafty Kits.

This includes:

• website text;
• product photographs;
• graphics;
• designs;
• illustrations;
• downloadable resources;
• tutorials;
• promotional materials;
• original product concepts.

All rights are reserved.

5. Website Content

Visitors may view Crafty Kits website content for personal, non-commercial use.

You must not:

• copy website text;
• reproduce product descriptions;
• download and reuse photographs;
• copy designs;
• create competing products based on our content;
• reproduce instructions or guides;
• use our branding without permission.

6. Product Designs

Crafty Kits creates original products and product combinations.

Our designs, including but not limited to:

• craft kits;
• decoupage projects;
• product arrangements;
• packaging concepts;
• display ideas;
• personalised product formats;

are protected by intellectual property rights.

Purchasing a Crafty Kits product does not transfer ownership of our designs.

Customers purchase the right to use the product for its intended purpose only.

7. Craft Instructions and Tutorials

Instructions supplied with Crafty Kits products are created for customers to complete their purchased projects.

They must not be:

• copied;
• reproduced;
• sold;
• distributed;
• uploaded online;
• used to create competing commercial kits.

Customers may share photographs of their completed projects for personal enjoyment.

8. Photography and Images

All Crafty Kits photography remains the property of Crafty Kits unless otherwise stated.

This includes:

• product photographs;
• lifestyle images;
• marketing images;
• website images;
• social media content.

Images may not be used by third parties without written permission.

9. Social Media Use

Customers are welcome to share photographs of their completed Crafty Kits projects.

When sharing, we appreciate customers tagging or mentioning Crafty Kits where possible.

However, customers must not:

• present Crafty Kits products as their own designs;
• remove branding from our images;
• reproduce our promotional content without permission.

10. Wholesale Customer Use

Approved wholesale customers may use authorised Crafty Kits marketing materials solely to promote and sell genuine Crafty Kits products.

Wholesale customers must not:

• copy product designs;
• manufacture similar products;
• reproduce instructions;
• use photographs after ending the wholesale relationship;
• claim Crafty Kits designs as their own.

11. Private Label Products

Where Crafty Kits provides private-label services:

• customer branding supplied by the customer remains the customer's responsibility;
• Crafty Kits retains ownership of its underlying product designs and manufacturing methods unless otherwise agreed;
• private-label arrangements do not automatically transfer intellectual property ownership.

Any transfer or exclusive rights must be agreed separately in writing.

12. Customer-Supplied Materials

Where customers provide:

• photographs;
• logos;
• artwork;
• designs;
• text;

they confirm that they have the necessary rights and permissions to use those materials.

Customers remain responsible for any copyright, trademark or intellectual property claims arising from materials they provide.

13. Trademarks and Branding

The Crafty Kits name, logos, branding and associated materials may not be used without written permission.

This includes:

• business names;
• logos;
• marketing phrases;
• packaging branding;
• promotional graphics.

14. Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your intellectual property rights have been infringed by content connected with Crafty Kits, please contact us with:

• your name and contact details;
• details of the work concerned;
• evidence of ownership;
• details of the alleged infringement.

We will investigate concerns appropriately.

15. Unauthorised Use

Unauthorised use of Crafty Kits intellectual property may result in:

• removal requests;
• withdrawal of permissions;
• suspension of wholesale accounts;
• legal action where appropriate.

16. Third-Party Intellectual Property

Crafty Kits respects the intellectual property rights of others.

Where we use third-party materials, we aim to ensure we have appropriate permissions, licences or rights.

17. Handmade and Creative Inspiration

Crafting often involves inspiration from existing techniques and styles.

While customers are encouraged to experiment creatively, commercial reproduction of Crafty Kits products, designs or instructions is not permitted without permission.

18. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy from time to time.

The latest version will always be available on our website.

19. Contact Us

For intellectual property enquiries, please contact:

Crafty Kits

Brian Russell (Sole Trader)

46 Helegan Close

Orpington

Kent

BR6 9XH

Email: brian@craftykits.co.uk

Telephone: 07865 324209

Crafty Kits believes creativity should be shared and enjoyed. We encourage customers to create, learn and inspire others while respecting the originality and effort behind every product we design.