Terms of Service
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using Free Vintage Illustrations ("the Service") operated by Free Vintage Illustrations ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service, including those who contribute content, information, and other materials or services.
2. Description of Service
Free Vintage Illustrations provides:
- Access to a curated library of vintage illustrations
- Download capabilities for registered users
- Custom design and remix tools
- Print-on-demand merchandise services
- Subscription plans with enhanced features
- Commercial licensing options
3. User Accounts
Account Creation
To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. When you register, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
- Maintain the security of your password and account
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
Content Ownership
The vintage illustrations in our library are either in the public domain or licensed for distribution. However, our curation, organization, enhancements, and presentation of these materials are protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights.
License Grant
Subject to these Terms and your subscription level, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:
- Download and use illustrations according to your subscription plan
- Create derivative works for personal or commercial use (based on plan)
- Use illustrations in accordance with the specific license terms
Restrictions
You may not:
- Resell or redistribute the illustrations as standalone files
- Create competing illustration libraries or services
- Use automated systems to bulk download content
- Remove or alter any copyright or attribution notices
- Use illustrations in a way that infringes on third-party rights
5. User Content
Your Designs and Remixes
When you create custom designs or remixes using our tools, you retain ownership of your creative contributions. However, you grant us a license to:
- Store and display your designs within your account
- Process your designs for printing or download
- Include anonymized usage data in our analytics
Public Sharing
If you choose to share your designs publicly, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive license to display, distribute, and promote your content across our platform and marketing materials.
6. Subscription Plans and Billing
Subscription Terms
We offer various subscription plans with different features and download limits:
- Free Plan: Limited downloads per month
- Basic Plan: Increased download limits
- Pro Plan: Unlimited downloads and commercial use
- Enterprise Plan: Custom solutions for businesses
Billing and Renewal
Paid subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis and are non-refundable. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel it before the renewal date.
Price Changes
We reserve the right to change subscription prices with 30 days' notice. Price changes will take effect at your next renewal period.
7. Merchandise and Physical Products
Print-on-Demand Services
We offer print-on-demand merchandise featuring vintage illustrations. Orders are fulfilled by third-party partners (such as Printful) and are subject to their production and shipping times.
Returns and Refunds
For physical products:
- Defective or damaged items may be returned within 30 days
- Custom/personalized items are non-returnable unless defective
- Shipping costs for returns are the customer's responsibility unless the item is defective
- Refunds are processed within 5-10 business days of receiving the return
8. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use the Service to:
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Transmit malicious code or viruses
- Engage in unauthorized data mining or scraping
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Create multiple accounts to exceed download limits
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
9. Privacy
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.
10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
Service Availability
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
Content Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate information about the provenance and copyright status of illustrations, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all metadata and recommend conducting your own due diligence for commercial use.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Free Vintage Illustrations and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.
12. Dispute Resolution
Arbitration
Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.
Class Action Waiver
You agree to bring claims against us only in your individual capacity and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
14. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Free Vintage Illustrations regarding the use of the Service.
17. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Free Vintage Illustrations
Website: freevintageillustrations.com
Email: legal@freevintageillustrations.com
Support: support@freevintageillustrations.com
By using Free Vintage Illustrations, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.