Terms of Use

Effective Date: 06/12/26

Welcome to Velvet Ink Atelier. This website, located at https://velvetinkatelier.com (the “Website”), is operated by GB Publishing, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.

Use of the Website

You may use this Website for lawful personal, informational, and shopping-related purposes only.

You agree not to:

• Use the Website for illegal, fraudulent, harmful, or abusive purposes

• Attempt to interfere with the Website’s operation or security

• Use bots, scrapers, automated tools, or data-mining methods to collect content or data from the Website

• Copy, download, reproduce, distribute, or exploit Website content except as expressly allowed

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, server, email system, or related service

• Upload, transmit, or submit malicious code, spam, or harmful content

• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or business

• Use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or block access to the Website if we believe these Terms have been violated.

Intellectual Property

All content on the Website, including text, images, graphics, logos, product previews, digital artwork, branding, layout, design elements, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Velvet Ink Atelier, GB Publishing, LLC, or our content providers, unless otherwise stated.

This content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, modify, display, upload, or use our Website content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission.

Product previews, mockups, sample images, and promotional graphics may not be copied, downloaded, extracted, reused, or redistributed as digital assets.

Digital Products

Velvet Ink Atelier may offer or promote digital products, including printable journal pages, clip art, digital papers, ephemera, labels, tags, creative resources, and related design files.

Purchases may be completed through Etsy or another third-party marketplace. When you purchase through a third-party platform, that platform’s terms, policies, payment processing rules, and refund policies may also apply.

Your use of purchased or downloaded digital products is governed by the applicable product listing, download instructions, and our Licensing Terms.

Free Downloads and Freebies

From time to time, we may offer free downloads, samples, or subscriber freebies.

Free downloads are still protected by copyright and may only be used according to the terms provided with the freebie, product listing, or Licensing Terms.

You may not resell, redistribute, share, upload, give away, or claim free downloads as your own.

Product Information

We make reasonable efforts to describe products, downloads, file types, sizes, and usage information accurately. However, we do not guarantee that all Website content, descriptions, colors, previews, or product details will be completely error-free.

Colors may vary depending on screen settings, printers, paper type, ink, software, and other factors outside our control.

Third-Party Links

The Website may include links to third-party websites, platforms, services, or marketplaces, including Etsy, social media platforms, email marketing services, payment processors, or other external resources.

We are not responsible for third-party websites, policies, practices, content, products, services, or transactions. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and is governed by their own terms and policies.

No Professional Advice

The Website may include creative tips, printing suggestions, design ideas, product guidance, or general information. This content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional, legal, financial, technical, or business advice.

You are responsible for deciding whether any product, method, material, or recommendation is suitable for your own needs.

AI-Assisted Artwork Disclosure

Some Velvet Ink Atelier artwork, designs, product concepts, descriptions, or creative assets may be created with the assistance of artificial intelligence tools and then curated, edited, refined, arranged, or prepared by a human.

We believe in transparent creative practices and may include additional AI-related disclosures on product pages, listings, or informational pages where appropriate.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

We do not guarantee that:

• The Website will always be available, secure, or error-free

• Any errors will be corrected immediately

• The Website will be free from viruses or harmful components

• Product previews will appear exactly the same on every device, printer, or paper type

• Any specific creative, commercial, or printing result will be achieved

Your use of the Website and any digital product is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Velvet Ink Atelier, GB Publishing, LLC, and our owners, employees, contractors, affiliates, and service providers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from your use of the Website, digital products, third-party links, downloads, or services.

This includes, without limitation, damages related to lost profits, lost data, business interruption, printing errors, software incompatibility, download issues, device problems, or reliance on Website content.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Velvet Ink Atelier, GB Publishing, LLC, and our owners, employees, contractors, affiliates, and service providers from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Website

• Your violation of these Terms

• Your violation of our Licensing Terms

• Your violation of any law or third-party rights

• Your unauthorized use, distribution, or resale of our content or digital products

Copyright and DMCA Notices

If you believe that content on the Website infringes your copyright or intellectual property rights, please contact us with the following information:

• Identification of the copyrighted work or intellectual property claimed to be infringed

• Identification of the allegedly infringing material and where it appears on the Website

• Your name, mailing address, phone number, and email address

• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the owner, agent, or law

• A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

• Your physical or electronic signature

Copyright notices may be sent to:

GB Publishing, LLC
[Insert Mailing Address, if you want one publicly listed]
Email: hello@velvetinkatelier.com

Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms, the Website, or our services shall be handled in the appropriate courts located in Connecticut, unless otherwise required by law.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us by using our Contact Form Here

Or by emailing us directly at:

Velvet Ink Atelier
Operated by GB Publishing, LLC
Email: hello@velvetinkatelier.com