Terms of Use

Last Updated: June 2026

Welcome to Clever Hands Knitting (“we”, “our”, “us”). These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our website, products, and services available at Clever Hands Knitting.

By accessing this website or purchasing any product, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.


1. About Clever Hands Knitting

Clever Hands Knitting offers downloadable knitting patterns designed by Annie Reilly. Our products are digital PDF knitting patterns intended for personal use by knitting enthusiasts and crafters.


2. Digital Products

All products sold on this website are digital downloads unless otherwise stated.

No physical items, yarn, knitting supplies, or finished knitted products are shipped to customers.

After successful payment, customers will receive access to download the purchased knitting pattern(s).


3. Personal Use License

When you purchase a knitting pattern from Clever Hands Knitting, you are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the pattern for personal use.

You may:

  • Download and store the pattern on your devices.
  • Print copies for your personal knitting use.
  • Knit items from the pattern for yourself or as gifts.

You may not:

  • Share, distribute, email, upload, or resell the pattern files.
  • Copy, reproduce, or publish the pattern in whole or in part.
  • Upload the pattern to websites, social media, file-sharing services, or pattern databases.
  • Claim the pattern design as your own work.
  • Modify and redistribute the pattern as a new product.

4. Selling Finished Items

Customers may sell a limited number of finished handmade items created from Clever Hands Knitting patterns provided that:

  • The items are personally handmade by the seller.
  • Production is on a small-scale basis.
  • Credit is given to Clever Hands Knitting as the original pattern designer where practical.

Mass production, factory production, or commercial manufacturing based on our patterns is prohibited without prior written permission.


5. Copyright and Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to:

  • Knitting patterns
  • Pattern instructions
  • Images
  • Product descriptions
  • Logos
  • Branding
  • Website content

is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

All rights remain the property of Clever Hands Knitting and/or the respective content creator.

Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of our digital products may result in legal action.


6. Account Responsibility

If you create an account on our website, you are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • Restricting access to your account.
  • All activities that occur under your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.


7. Pricing and Payments

All prices displayed on the website are subject to change without notice.

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify product prices.
  • Add or remove products.
  • Correct pricing errors.
  • Refuse or cancel orders where necessary.

Payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers. We do not store complete payment card information.


8. Refund Policy for Digital Downloads

Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are generally final.

Once a digital knitting pattern has been downloaded or access has been granted, refunds cannot usually be provided.

However, if you experience:

  • Corrupted files
  • Incomplete downloads
  • Technical issues preventing access

please contact us and we will make reasonable efforts to resolve the issue.

Nothing in this policy affects your statutory consumer rights under applicable law.


9. Accuracy of Information

We strive to ensure all knitting patterns, instructions, and website content are accurate and up to date.

However, we do not guarantee that:

  • Patterns will be error-free.
  • Website content is always complete or current.
  • Downloads will be continuously available without interruption.

Users follow pattern instructions at their own discretion and risk.


10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Clever Hands Knitting shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect or consequential losses.
  • Loss of profits or business opportunities.
  • Data loss.
  • Damages arising from the use or inability to use our website or digital products.

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid for the relevant product.


11. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, payment providers, or social media platforms.

We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites.


12. Website Availability

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website at any time without notice.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the website or downloads.


13. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, stored, and used.


14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time.

Changes become effective immediately upon publication on this website. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.


15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to conflict of law principles.


16. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us through the contact details provided on:

Clever Hands Knitting Contact Page

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