Terms & Copyright

Terms of Service

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of The Graphics Fairy blog at https://thegraphicsfairy.com/ (the “Site”), owned and operated by The Graphics Fairy LLC (“we,” “us”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

The Site is intended for adults 18 and older.

Please read the Binding Arbitration section below carefully. It affects how disputes between you and us are resolved.

Using Images from the Site

Images can be used only for personal projects or for handcrafted projects that you sell. Examples of handcrafted, or handmade, products include Junk Journals, Handmade Cards, Collage Art, Mixed Media Art, etc.

You may also use them for digital projects that you sell on Etsy, provided that you do not use more than 6 of our images per Etsy listing. If more images are needed, please join our Premium Membership, as its terms allow for additional images to be used. Please join our Premium Membership for images that can be used in digital projects that you sell on sites other than Etsy.

The Site’s text, tutorials, photographs, and design are owned by The Graphics Fairy LLC or our contributors. You may not republish Site content in bulk, repackage our images for sale as image collections, or use automated tools to scrape the Site.

Copyright Laws and Public Domain

I often get questions about copyright and public domain laws, which requires me to make this disclaimer, first in my own words, and then in my lawyer’s more formal legalese (see Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability below).

First, in my words:

Although I take copyright laws seriously, I am not a lawyer. Although I respect the intellectual property rights of others as I understand them, I can’t guarantee that your use of the images that are provided through this blog or my other websites will not infringe on the copyrights or intellectual property rights of others. I am providing these images to you for free, which certainly means that I can’t take responsibility for any damages or legal fees that you may incur if you get sued because you used images I have provided. Basically, what this means is that you have to make the decision whether to take the risk of using the images that I post.

In order to help you assess that risk and make that decision, let me tell you a little bit about my understanding of the copyright laws, and how I choose the images I post. The copyright laws are very confusing, as they have changed many times throughout the years and are different in every country. In the U.S., each January 1st, works published 95 years earlier enter the public domain, meaning that anyone can use them without permission from anyone. As of 2026, that includes works published in 1930 or earlier. Most of the images I post fall within that range. By the way, you should know that just because an image is out there on the Internet where it can be easily copied doesn’t mean that it is in the “public domain.”

Works published after that date are in more of a gray area. Very rarely, but on occasion, I do post later images, but I reread the laws each time and do a fair amount of research on the image to try to determine if it is in the public domain (for the U.S.) before I post it. I have never had anyone object to my posting of an image on my blog or websites, and I would never intentionally post an image unless I thought the image was in the public domain. Images are curated and digitally altered, or created, to make them more useful to our crafting community, so they may not be historically accurate.

Now, if you can think of a way to be more thorough than I have been in checking out the copyrights of an image, please have at it, and let me know if you find anything I should know about!

For more info about public domain laws, you may want to read:

Copyright Term & Public Domain in the U.S. – An excellent guide in chart form that breaks down the public domain laws in the U.S.
Copyright Term & Public Domain outside of the U.S. – Another great chart, this one is a guide to international public domain laws.

Comments and Messages

You are responsible for anything you post in a comment or send us. Please do not post content that is unlawful, abusive, spam, or infringes someone else’s rights. We may edit, remove, or decline to publish any comment at our discretion.

By posting a comment, you give us permission to display it on the Site. Comments are public, so please do not include personal information you want kept private.

These Terms of Service incorporate our Privacy Policy, which discloses how we, our vendors and our service providers collect and use data when you use the Site and/or mobile applications. By using this Site, you hereby consent to the collection and use of data by us, our vendors and our service providers as described in the Privacy Policy (including any links to other policies therein). You can opt out of the use of your data for cross-contextual advertising at any time by following the opt-out instructions in the Privacy Policy or clicking the provided links on the Site.

Our Privacy Policy explains what information we and our partners collect, how it is used, and your choices, including how to opt out of the sale or sharing of your information.

Advertising and Affiliate Links

The Site is supported by advertising and affiliate links. Ads are served by Raptive and its partners. Some links are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We are not responsible for products, services, or websites offered by advertisers or other third parties.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

Craft and DIY projects involve tools and materials that can cause injury or damage; follow manufacturer instructions and use your own judgment.

Now the disclaimer in legalese (all caps is the way this is done in the legal world… my lawyer is not yelling):

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENTS THEREOF AND ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OR CONDITION EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY. WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THAT THE CONTENTS OF THE WEBSITE WILL BE ACCURATE, UP-TO-DATE OR OTHERWISE RELIABLE. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS OR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR RELIANCE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH OUR BLOG OR WEBSITES, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSES OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU, UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT OF FEES YOU PAY TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE ACTION GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY, AND (B) $50.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Binding Arbitration

a. Applicability of Arbitration Agreement. You agree that any dispute or claim against us, or our vendors or service providers (collectively, “We” or “Us”), related in any way to your access or use of this website, to these Terms, or to any aspect of your relationship with Us, will be resolved by binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that (1) you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify, so long as the matter remains in such court and advances only on an individual (non-class, non-representative) basis; and (2) you or We may seek equitable relief in court for infringement or other misuse of intellectual property rights (such as trademarks, trade dress, domain names, trade secrets, copyrights, and patents). You agree that you must commence any arbitration or other claim within one (1) year after the dispute arises; otherwise, the claim is permanently barred, which means that you will no longer have the right to assert a claim regarding the dispute. This Arbitration Agreement will apply, without limitation, to all claims that arose or were asserted before the effective date of these Terms or any prior version of this Arbitration Agreement.

You agree in advance that you will not participate in or seek to recover monetary or other relief in any lawsuit filed against Us, alleging class, collective, and/or representative claims on your behalf. Instead, by agreeing to arbitration, you may bring your claims against any of Us in an individual arbitration proceeding (except for any Batch Arbitration, as described below). If successful on such claims, you could be awarded money or other relief by an arbitrator. You acknowledge that you have been advised that you may consult with an attorney in deciding whether to accept these Terms, including this Arbitration Agreement.

The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement.

b. Process. To begin a claim, you must first send a letter describing your claim in detail, including your name and contact information, your legal claim, the specific facts giving rise to your claim (including the date(s) and amount(s) of any relevant transaction or interaction with us), and the requested relief, to The Graphics Fairy LLC, PO Box 278, Ashburn, VA 20146-0278.

You and We agree to attempt in good faith to negotiate an informal resolution of your claim. If a resolution is not reached within thirty (30) days, you may commence an arbitration action as set forth herein. The arbitration will be conducted by JAMS, an established alternative dispute resolution provider. Disputes involving claims and counterclaims under $250,000, not inclusive of attorneys’ fees and interest, will be subject to JAMS’s most current version of the Streamlined Arbitration Rules and procedures available at http://www.jamsadr.com/rules-streamlined-arbitration/; all other claims will be subject to JAMS’s most current version of the Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures, available at http://www.jamsadr.com/rules-comprehensive-arbitration/. JAMS’s rules are also available at www.jamsadr.com or by calling JAMS at 800-352-5267. If JAMS is not available to arbitrate, the parties will select an alternative arbitral forum. You may choose to have the arbitration conducted remotely, based on written submissions, or in person at a mutually agreed location. We will be entitled to make an offer of judgment in the arbitration proceeding. If the offer of judgment is not accepted, and the award is not more favorable than the unaccepted offer, you will be solely responsible for all costs incurred by Us after the offer of judgment is made to the extent permitted by applicable law. Any judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

c. Fees. If the arbitrator finds that you cannot afford to pay JAMS’s filing, administrative, hearing, and/or other fees, and you cannot obtain a waiver from JAMS, we will pay them for you. If the arbitrator determines the claims are frivolous, you agree to pay Us our attorneys’ fees and costs in the arbitration, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

d. Authority of Arbitrator. The arbitrator, and not any federal, state, or local court or agency, will have exclusive authority to resolve any dispute related to the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, or formation of this Arbitration Agreement, including, but not limited to, any claim that all or any part of this Arbitration Agreement is void or voidable. The arbitration will decide the rights and liabilities, if any, of you and Us. The arbitration proceeding will not be consolidated with any other matters or joined with any other cases or parties. The arbitrator will have the authority to grant motions dispositive of all or part of any claim. The arbitrator will have the authority to award monetary damages and to grant any non-monetary remedy or relief available to an individual under applicable law, the arbitral forum’s rules, and these Terms (including the Arbitration Agreement). The arbitrator will issue a written award and statement of decision describing the essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based, including the calculation of any damages awarded. The arbitrator has the same authority to award relief on an individual basis that a judge in a court of law would have. The award of the arbitrator is final and binding upon you and Us.

e. Waiver of Jury Trial. You and We hereby waive any constitutional and statutory rights to sue in court and have a trial in front of a judge or a jury. You and We are instead electing that all claims and disputes will be resolved by arbitration under this Arbitration Agreement, except as specified in Section (a) above. An arbitrator can award on an individual basis the same damages and relief as a court and must follow this Agreement as a court would. However, there is no judge or jury in arbitration, and court review of an arbitration award is subject to very limited review.

f. Waiver of Class or Consolidated Actions. Except with respect to Batch Arbitration (as defined below), all claims and disputes within the scope of this Arbitration Agreement must be arbitrated on an individual basis and not on a class basis, only individual relief is available, and claims of more than one customer or user cannot be arbitrated or consolidated with those of any other customer or user. In the event that this subparagraph is deemed invalid or unenforceable neither you nor We are entitled to arbitration and instead claims and disputes will be resolved in a court as set forth in these Terms.

g. Batch Arbitration. You and We agree that, in the event that there are fifty (50) or more individual requests for arbitration of a similar nature filed against Us within an approximately (30) thirty-day period (or otherwise in close proximity) regardless of the state(s) in which such claims are filed, JAMS will administer all such similarly situated arbitration demands on a collective basis as a single, consolidated arbitration (subject to a single set of fees, proceeding schedule, and, if required, hearing) before a single arbitrator in accordance with the requirements outlined elsewhere in this section, provided that – in the event that the arbitrator deems it impracticable or inequitable to administer all such claims collectively in a single arbitration – (s)he may group demands for arbitration into groups of not fewer than twenty (20) matters, plus a remainder group as needed (or as otherwise deemed by the arbitrator to be practicable, equitable, and in best keeping with the spirit of this provision) and arbitrate each group of matters as a single, consolidated arbitration (either structure a “Batch Arbitration”). You and We agree (1) to work with JAMS in good faith to facilitate the resolution of disputes on a Batch Arbitration basis and (2) that requests for arbitration are of a “similar nature” if they arise out of the same event, agreement, or factual scenario and raise the same or similar legal issues and seek the same or similar relief. Disagreements over the applicability of this Batch Arbitration process will be settled in a single, consolidated arbitration proceeding that includes all affected parties and is resolved by a single arbitrator subject to the requirements of this section. This Batch Arbitration provision shall in no way be interpreted as authorizing a class or collective arbitration or action of any kind, or any suit or arbitration involving joint or consolidated claims, under any circumstances other than those expressly set forth in this section.

h. Severability. If any part or parts of this Arbitration Agreement are found under the law to be invalid or unenforceable, then such specific part or parts will be of no force and effect and will be severed, and the remainder of the Arbitration Agreement will continue in full force and effect.

i. Survival. This Arbitration Agreement will survive the termination of your relationship with Us.

j. Modification. Notwithstanding any provision in these Terms to the contrary, We agree that if We make any future material change to this Arbitration Agreement, it will not apply to any individual claim(s) for which that you had already provided notice to Us.

Governing Law, Changes, and Contact

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules, except where the Binding Arbitration section provides otherwise. If any part of these Terms is found unenforceable, the rest remains in effect.

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the new version here and change the date below. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept them.

Questions: karen@thegraphicsfairy.com

The Graphics Fairy LLC

Last updated: 9/29/26