TERMS AND CONDITIONS

enmodocottage.com

Last updated: August 30, 2026.

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website enmodocottage.com (“the Website” or “En Modo Cottage”), operated by its owner (“the Owner”), an individual based in Spain, European Union.

By accessing and using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms, along with the Legal Notice, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Disclaimer. If you do not agree with any of these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.

2. Description of the Service

En Modo Cottage is a free-access personal blog about creative cottage-style living. It provides step-by-step tutorials, original patterns, homemade recipes, and cozy home decoration ideas. Content covers hand embroidery, cross-stitch, crochet, clothing and creative sewing, crafts, comfort cooking with simple and comforting recipes, and cottage-style home decoration. Content is organized into cooking, home, crafts, embroidery, crochet, and clothing and sewing sections, with the features “Project of the Week,” “Most Loved,” and “What Do You Feel Like Doing Today?” The Website’s motto is “Create. Relax. Enjoy the process.” Available in both Spanish and English.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms, applicable laws, and commonly accepted standards of good conduct.

In particular, you agree not to:

Use the Website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or overload the Website’s servers or infrastructure.
Copy, scrape, or harvest content from the Website using automated tools without prior written permission.
Post or transmit any harmful, offensive, defamatory, or unlawful content.
Impersonate any person or entity.
Sell, redistribute, or publish the Website’s original patterns and designs without the Owner’s express consent.

4. Website Content

The Owner strives to keep the information on the Website accurate and up to date, but does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of all content. All content is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

Craft tutorials and sewing: Patterns, tutorials, and advice are based on the Owner’s personal experience. Results may vary significantly depending on the materials used (thread type, fabric, yarn, needle, hook, etc.), the user’s prior experience and skill level, stitch tension, environmental conditions (humidity, temperature), and other factors. The Owner does not guarantee that results will be identical to those shown on the Website, as each handmade project is unique.

Patterns and designs published on the Website are for personal, non-commercial use unless explicitly stated otherwise. Users may not sell products made from the Website’s patterns without the Owner’s prior authorization, unless the pattern includes an explicit commercial use license.

Cooking recipes: Recipes are based on the Owner’s personal experience. Results may vary depending on ingredient quality and brand, quantities, oven/stove type and power, geographic altitude, humidity, the user’s cooking experience, and other factors. Preparation and cooking times are approximate. Ingredient quantities are calculated for the servings indicated and may need adjustment. Nutritional information, if included, is approximate and for guidance only — it does not replace professional nutritional advice. Recipes do not constitute nutritional or medical advice.

5. Intellectual Property

All original content on the Website — including tutorial texts, embroidery patterns, cross-stitch patterns, crochet patterns, sewing patterns, charts, recipe texts in their specific expression, photographs of projects and dishes, graphic designs, logos, illustrations, and other creative elements — is the property of the Owner or is used with proper authorization. All content is protected under applicable intellectual property laws, including those of Spain, the European Union, and the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code).

Brand names of threads (DMC, Anchor, etc.), yarns, fabrics, kitchen tools, and other materials are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for informational purposes. Their mention does not imply affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.

The reproduction, distribution, public communication, transformation, or any other form of exploitation of the Website’s content, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the prior written consent of the Owner. The sale, redistribution, or publication of original patterns and designs is specifically prohibited.

You may share the Website’s content on social media or through direct links, provided you cite the original source and link to the corresponding article.

6. Affiliate Links and Advertising Disclosure

In accordance with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), we disclose the following:

This Website may contain affiliate links to third-party products or services, such as embroidery threads, yarns, fabrics, needles, embroidery hoops, crochet hooks, cross-stitch kits, sewing supplies, baking molds, kitchen utensils, pattern books, recipe books, and other creative and cooking materials. This means that if you make a purchase through one of these links, the Owner may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

The Owner only recommends products that have been personally used or that are considered of quality and useful for creative and culinary projects. The presence of affiliate links does not influence the objectivity of the content published.

Additionally, the Website may display advertising managed by third-party advertising networks. The Owner is not responsible for the content of such advertisements.

Material connection disclosure: Some links on this Website are affiliate links. The Owner has a financial relationship with the companies whose products or services are linked. This does not affect the editorial independence of the content.

7. User Comments

The Website may allow users to post comments on blog entries. The Owner reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove any comments deemed inappropriate, offensive, illegal, infringing on third-party rights, or unrelated to the article’s content.

You are solely responsible for the content of your comments. By posting a comment, you represent and warrant that your content is lawful and does not infringe on the rights of any third party.

By posting a comment, you grant the Owner a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to display, reproduce, and distribute your comment in connection with the Website.

8. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites (online haberdasheries, craft supply stores, fabric stores, kitchen supply stores, marketplaces, creative blogs, etc.). These links are provided solely for your convenience and information. The Owner does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any linked third-party sites.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

THE OWNER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE OWNER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE OR ITS CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. THIS INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES RELATED TO PERSONAL INJURIES FROM CRAFT TOOLS, ALLERGIC REACTIONS, FOODBORNE ILLNESS, BURNS, CUTS, MATERIAL DAMAGE, OR UNSATISFACTORY PROJECT OR COOKING RESULTS.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Owner from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party.

12. Modifications

The Owner reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will become effective upon publication on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after the publication of changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Spain and the European Union. Any disputes shall be submitted to the courts and tribunals of the Owner’s domicile in Spain, unless mandatory consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction require otherwise.