Terms of Service

Last Updated: Jan 22, 2024

Contents

  1. Acceptance of Terms

  2. User Conduct

  3. Violations and Consequences

  4. Content Ownership and Use

  5. Privacy and Data Collection

  6. Third-Party Links

  7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

  8. Changes to Terms of Service

  9. Contact Information

1. Acceptance of Terms

Tatreez Traditions is a platform driven by a passion for preserving and celebrating the rich heritage of Palestinian Tatreez embroidery. Our mission is to create a bridge between tradition and the modern world. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to connect with the rich cultural heritage that Tatreez embodies, and we're committed to making this knowledge available to all. 

These Terms of Use constitute an agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”) and Tatreez Traditions ("Tatreez Traditions", “we”, “us”, or “our”), concerning your access to and use of the https://www.tatreeztraditions.com website as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”). By accessing the Site, you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all of these Terms of Use.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE TERMS OF USE, THEN YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SITE AND YOU MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.

2. User Conduct

Tatreez Traditions is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive online environment for all users. We kindly request that you adhere to the following guidelines when participating in our community:

  • Respect and Tolerance: We celebrate diversity and encourage open discussions. Please be respectful of other users' opinions, cultures, and perspectives. Discrimination, hate speech, or any form of harassment will not be tolerated.

  • Intellectual Property: Always respect intellectual property rights. Do not upload, share, or distribute content that infringes on copyrights or trademarks.

  • Spam and Unsolicited Communication: Tatreez Traditions strictly prohibits spamming, phishing, or sending unsolicited messages. Please do not use our platform for advertising or promotional purposes without explicit permission.

  • Privacy and Data Protection: Protect your privacy and the privacy of others. Do not share personal information that could compromise security or infringe on an individual's rights.

  • Legal Compliance: Ensure that your actions on our platform comply with applicable laws and regulations.

3. Violations and Consequences

We reserve the right to take appropriate action when violations of these user conduct guidelines occur. This may include, but is not limited to:

  • Warning: Users found in breach of these guidelines may receive a warning. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and learning from mistakes.

  • Account Suspension: For repeated or severe violations, we may temporarily suspend your account, limiting your access to our services.

  • Account Termination: In extreme cases or for repeated and severe violations, we may terminate your account without prior notice.

Tatreez Traditions strives to maintain a safe and welcoming online space for everyone. By using our website, you agree to follow these user conduct guidelines and understand the consequences for failing to do so.

4. Privacy and Data Collection

For comprehensive details regarding data collection and usage, please refer to our Privacy Policy on our website, which is an integral part of our commitment to transparency and protection of your data.

Tatreez Traditions values the privacy and security of your data. We employ reasonable measures to safeguard the information you share with us from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Like many websites, Tatreez Traditions utilizes cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and gather insights about our visitors. By visiting our website, you agree to the use of cookies in line with our Cookie Policy outlined within our Privacy Policy.

Tatreez Traditions is hosted on Squarespace, and we also adhere to Squarespace's privacy practices. Squarespace provides a secure and reliable hosting environment. For more information on Squarespace's data collection and privacy policies, please refer to the [Squarespace Privacy Policy for further details on how they handle user data.

5. Content Ownership and Use

At Tatreez Traditions, we value the content and materials we provide on our website, and we want to clarify the ownership and usage rights associated with them.

Ownership: All content featured on Tatreez Traditions, including but not limited to text, images, videos, graphics, and any other materials, are owned by Tatreez Traditions and protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. This ownership extends to all original content created by us or content licensed for our use. All content available on Tatreez Traditions, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, audio, and video, is the intellectual property of Tatreez Traditions or its content creators, protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Copyright Violations: Tatreez Traditions respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on our website infringes your copyright, please contact us with the necessary details for prompt resolution.

Trademark: All trademarks, service marks, and logos used on Tatreez Traditions are the property of Tatreez Traditions or their respective owners. You may not use these marks for any purpose without the written permission of Tatreez Traditions or the trademark owner.

User-Generated Content: Users may contribute content to our platform, such as comments, forum posts, or other submissions. By submitting content to Tatreez Traditions, you agree that you either own the rights to this content or have the necessary permissions to use it. You retain ownership of your user-generated content, but you grant Tatreez Traditions a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, adapt, and distribute your content within our platform.

Usage Rights for Users: Users of Tatreez Traditions are encouraged to engage with and enjoy the content on the site. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, and non-transferable right to access, view, and use the content for your personal, non-commercial use. Unauthorized use or distribution of our content, such as copying, altering, or republishing, is strictly prohibited without our prior written consent.

Prohibited Actions: Users are explicitly prohibited from engaging in actions that would infringe upon our content's ownership rights. This includes, but is not limited to, reverse engineering, decompiling, or attempting to extract the source code of our website or its content.

Attribution: If you choose to share or reference Tatreez Traditions' content, you must provide proper attribution. Please ensure that you give credit to the source and adhere to copyright and attribution standards.

Tatreez Traditions is committed to safeguarding the integrity of our content while encouraging responsible usage by our users. If you have any questions or need permissions beyond those granted herein, please contact us.

5.1. Procedures for Reporting Intellectual Property Infringements

Tatreez Traditions is committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on our website infringes your copyright or intellectual property rights, we encourage you to follow these procedures to report such infringements:

1. Notification: To report an intellectual property infringement, you must send a written notice to Tatreez Traditions that includes the following information:

  • A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or the person authorized to act on their behalf.

  • A description of the copyrighted work or intellectual property that you believe has been infringed.

  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled.

  • Sufficient information to allow us to locate the material, including the URL of the page where the alleged infringement occurs.

  • Your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address.

  • A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

  • A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

2. Send the Notification: Send the notification to Tatreez Traditions:

  • Email: Info@tatreeztraditions.com

3. Action Taken: Upon receiving a valid copyright infringement notice, we will take appropriate actions, which may include removing or disabling access to the infringing material and notifying the alleged infringer. We may also provide your contact information to the alleged infringer.

Please note that you may be liable for damages (including costs and attorney fees) if you materially misrepresent that material or activity is infringing your copyright.

At Tatreez Traditions, we are dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich heritage of Tatreez embroidery. Some of our patterns are inspired by or replicate Tatreez found on traditional Palestinian costumes in various public domains. Our team has carefully digitized these patterns, creating printable cross-stitch grids.

Usage Guidelines:

  • These digitized patterns and activity sheets are free on our website for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. 

  • They cannot be sold or used for profit in any form.

  • Provide credit when sharing images of these patterns and activity sheets online. Please encourage others to discover more about Tatreez by exploring guides and resources on our website.

Intellectual Property:

  • Please note that the digitized versions of these patterns and activity sheets, provided by Tatreez Traditions, are considered our intellectual property. While inspiration comes from traditional sources, digitization involves creative choices and arrangements.

By accessing and downloading these digitized patterns and activity sheets, you agree to respect these terms. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in preserving the integrity of Tatreez embroidery.

For any questions or clarifications, feel free to contact us.

6. Third-Party Links

Tatreez Traditions may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by Tatreez Traditions. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that Tatreez Traditions shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

6.1. Handling of Third-Party Links

Tatreez Traditions does not endorse or make any representations about third-party websites, services, or resources. You acknowledge and agree that Tatreez Traditions is not responsible for the availability of any such external sites or resources. We are not responsible for the contents of any linked site. It is your responsibility to evaluate the content, accuracy, and completeness of all information, products, or services provided on other websites.

Please be aware that when you leave our website, other sites may have different terms and privacy policies that are beyond our control.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

7.1. Limitation of Liability

Tatreez Traditions and its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates 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, resulting from:

  • Your use or inability to use the Service.

  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our secure servers and/or any personal information stored therein.

  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service.

  • Any bugs, viruses, Trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through the Service by any third party.

  • Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the Service.

The limitations on our liability apply whether or not we have been advised of or should have been aware of the possibility of any such losses arising.

7.2. Content and Service Disclaimers

Tatreez Traditions offers information, content, and services on an as-is and as-available basis. The content provided is for general informational purposes. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of this information.

Our services may be subject to temporary interruptions, errors, or disruptions due to factors beyond our control. Tatreez Traditions does not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free.

8. Changes to Terms of Service

Tatreez Traditions reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes to these terms will be effective upon posting. We will make an effort to provide a prominent notice on our website or notify users via email of any significant changes. However, it is your responsibility to review these Terms of Service periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Service after the posting of modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

Tatreez Traditions may also, in the future, offer new services and/or features through the Service. Such new features and/or services shall be subject to these Terms of Service.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service or Tatreez Traditions website, please contact us:

Your feedback and inquiries are important to us, and we will do our best to address them promptly.