Terms and Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Effective Date: 02/08/2026 

Welcome to Crafted IP LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By using our website and services, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully.

  1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

“Services” means the patent agent services and information provided through this website.

“User,” “you,” or “your” means any individual or entity accessing or using this website.

“Content” means all text, graphics, logos, images, information, data, and other materials on this website.

“Personal Information” means information that identifies or can be used to identify an individual user.

“Engagement Agreement” means a formal written agreement between you and Crafted IP LLC for the provision of patent agent services.

“USPTO” means the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

  1. GENERAL INFORMATION

This website provides information about patent agent services.Content is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.Working with us requires a signed engagement agreement. Nothing on this site creates a client relationship until that agreement is in place.

As a registered patent agent, we are subject to the USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct and maintain compliance with all applicable USPTO regulations.

  1. SCOPE OF SERVICES

As a registered patent agent, we are authorized to represent clients before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in patent matters. We do not provide legal services outside of patents (such as contracts, litigation, or court representation).

Our services may include assistance with patent applications, patent prosecution, USPTO correspondence, and patent-related consultations, subject to the terms of a separate Engagement Agreement. We maintain patent files and records in accordance with USPTO requirements and professional standards. File retention periods and procedures will be specified in individual Engagement Agreements.

  1. ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use this website to:

(a) Violate any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation;
(b) Transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise objectionable;
(c) Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity;
(d) Engage in any automated use of the system (such as scraping, bots, or spiders) without our express written permission;
(e) Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the website;
(f) Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers/networks connected to the website;
(g) Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code;
(h) Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the website;
(i) Use the website for any commercial solicitation purposes without our prior written consent;
(j) Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through contact forms or consultation requests; or
(k) Use the website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks.

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website immediately, without notice, for any violation of these prohibited uses.

  1. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All content on this website (text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, data compilations, software, and other materials) is owned by Crafted IP LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws, unless otherwise stated.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any content, information, software, products, or services obtained from this website without our express written permission.

You may view, download, and print content from this website solely for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices.

  1. DISCLAIMERS AND WARRANTIES

6.1 Website “As-Is”

This website and all content, information, and services 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, title, or non-infringement.

6.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy

We make commercially reasonable efforts to provide accurate, current, and complete information. However:

(a) Information on this website may be outdated, incomplete, or contain errors;
(b) Patent laws, USPTO rules, and regulations change frequently;
(c) We do not guarantee that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free;
(d) We do not warrant that defects will be corrected or that the website is free of viruses or other harmful components; and
(e) We make no representations about the suitability, reliability, or accuracy of any information for your specific situation.

6.3 No Legal Advice

Content on this website is for general educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute:

For specific advice regarding your invention or patent strategy, you must schedule a consultation and execute an Engagement Agreement.

6.4 No Attorney-Client or Patent Agent-Client Relationship

IMPORTANT: Merely visiting this website, reading content, or submitting a contact form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship, patent agent-client relationship, or any confidential relationship. A formal written engagement agreement must be executed before any such relationship exists.

No attorney-client or patent agent-client relationship exists until BOTH parties execute a written Engagement Agreement. Do not disclose confidential information about your invention without first obtaining a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement or Engagement Agreement from us.

We do not review unsolicited submissions for conflicts of interest or potential representation until an Engagement Agreement is executed.

6.5 Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You access third-party websites at your own risk.

6.6 Results Not Guaranteed

Past results, case studies, or examples on this website do not guarantee future results. Each patent matter is unique, and outcomes depend on many factors including the specific invention, prior art, USPTO examiner discretion, patent laws and regulations, and other circumstances beyond our control.

If testimonials or client reviews appear on this website, they reflect individual experiences and do not guarantee similar results for other clients.

6.7 No Warranty of Website Security

While we implement reasonable security measures, we cannot guarantee that the website is completely secure from unauthorized access, hacking, data loss, or other security breaches. You use this website at your own risk.

  1. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

7.1 General Limitation

We make commercially reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information on this website. However, information may become outdated, and we do not guarantee completeness, accuracy, or suitability for your specific situation.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, our aggregate liability for any claims arising from the use of this website or reliance on its content shall be limited to $500 USD (Five Hundred United States Dollars). We shall not be liable for consequential, incidental, special, punitive, or exemplary damages.

7.2 Exceptions to Limitation

This limitation does not apply to:

(a) Liability arising from our gross negligence or willful misconduct;
(b) Liability for personal injury or death caused by our negligence;
(c) Any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law; or
(d) Liability under separate Engagement Agreements, which shall be governed by the terms of those agreements.

7.3 Disclaimer of Consequential Damages

In no event shall Crafted IP LLC be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

(a) Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the website;
(b) Any conduct or content of any third party on the website;
(c) Any content obtained from the website;
(d) Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content; or
(e) Any other matter relating to the website.

7.4 Advice Regarding Reliance

You should not rely solely on website content for business or legal decisions. For specific advice regarding your invention or patent strategy, please schedule a consultation and execute an Engagement Agreement.

  1. USER INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Crafted IP LLC and its owners, officers, employees, contractors, agents, and successors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to:

(a) Your use or misuse of this website;
(b) Your violation of these Terms and Conditions;
(c) Your violation of any law, regulation, or third-party rights;
(d) Any content or information you submit through the website;
(e) Your reliance on website content for business or legal decisions without seeking professional advice through an executed Engagement Agreement;
(f) Any claim that your use of the website caused harm to a third party; or
(g) Your breach of any representation or warranty contained in these Terms.

This indemnification obligation shall survive termination of your use of the website and these Terms. You agree to cooperate fully in the defense of any claim. We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you will not settle any such matter without our written consent.

  1. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

9.1 Privacy Policy

Use of this site is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using this website, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.

9.2 Information Submissions

By submitting information through forms or email, you consent to our handling of that data as described in the Privacy Policy.

9.3 Data Retention

Information submitted through contact forms will be retained as specified in our Privacy Policy. You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at the address provided in Section 21.

9.4 Cookies and Tracking

This website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

9.5 International Data Transfers

If you are accessing this website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using the website, you consent to such transfer and processing.

9.6 User Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including rights of access, correction, deletion, and portability. Contact us for more information about exercising these rights.

  1. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may link to other sites. We are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, accuracy, or availability. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those websites.

  1. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

11.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any legal action, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve any dispute informally. Please send written notice of the dispute to the address in Section 21, including a description of the dispute, your contact information, and the relief you seek. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within sixty (60) days of receiving notice.

11.2 Time Limitation on Claims

You agree that any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the website or these Terms must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose, or be forever barred, regardless of any statute or law to the contrary.

11.3 Individual Disputes

You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis. You waive any right to bring claims against us as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, representative, multiple plaintiff, or similar proceeding (“Class Action”). You also waive any right to participate in a Class Action as a class representative or class member. This Class Action waiver does not apply where prohibited by law.

11.4 Arbitration (Optional)

The parties may mutually agree to submit disputes to binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any arbitration shall be conducted in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.

  1. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Dakota, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded.

Notwithstanding the choice of South Dakota law, mandatory consumer protection laws of your jurisdiction may apply where you reside, to the extent such laws cannot be waived by agreement.

12.2 Venue

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of this website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. By using this website, you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of these courts.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, we may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any jurisdiction to protect our intellectual property rights or confidential information.

12.3 International Users

If you are accessing this website from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with the laws of your jurisdiction. Patent laws and procedures vary by country. The information on this website pertains primarily to United States patent law and USPTO procedures.

  1. CHANGES TO TERMS

We may update, modify, or revise these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date” and version number at the top of this document.

Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the website.

For material changes that significantly affect your rights, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice through the website or via email if you have provided contact information.

We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically to stay informed of any changes.

  1. SURVIVAL OF TERMS

The following provisions shall survive termination of your use of the website or these Terms:

  1. DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT (DMCA) NOTICE

If you believe that content on this website infringes your copyright, please provide our designated Copyright Agent with a written notice containing:

(a) A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner;
(b) Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or if multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works;
(c) Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity, with sufficient detail and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material on the website;
(d) Your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address;
(e) A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
(f) A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Copyright Agent Contact:
Crafted IP LLC 5013 S Louise Ave
Unit 5133 Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to valid DMCA notices in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and may remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material. We may also terminate the accounts of repeat infringers.

Counter-Notification: If you believe that material you posted was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification to our Copyright Agent containing the information required by the DMCA.

  1. FORCE MAJEURE

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

(a) Acts of God, natural disasters, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, fires, or severe weather;
(b) War, terrorism, riots, civil unrest, embargoes, or acts of civil or military authorities;
(c) Pandemics, epidemics, or public health emergencies;
(d) Strikes, labor disputes, or fuel or energy shortages;
(e) Failures of third-party telecommunications, internet service providers, hosting providers, or utility services;
(f) Cybersecurity incidents, data breaches affecting third-party service providers, or malicious attacks on our systems;
(g) Government restrictions, regulations, or actions; or
(h) Any other cause beyond our reasonable control.

During any force majeure event, our performance obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the event. We will make reasonable efforts to minimize the impact and resume normal operations as soon as practicable.

  1. SEVERABILITY

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

The invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable while preserving the parties’ intent. If such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these Terms.

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision in one jurisdiction shall not affect the validity or enforceability of that provision in any other jurisdiction.

  1. WAIVER

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision unless acknowledged and agreed to by us in writing.

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a continuing waiver of such term or any other term or condition, and our failure to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Crafted IP LLC to be effective.

  1. CONTACT FORMS AND INFORMATION SUBMISSIONS

When you submit information through contact forms, email, or other methods on this website:

(a) You grant us permission to use the information to respond to your inquiry and for legitimate business purposes as described in our Privacy Policy;
(b) No confidential relationship is created between you and Crafted IP LLC merely by submitting information;
(c) Do not include sensitive, confidential, or proprietary information about your invention in initial contact forms unless you have first executed a Non-Disclosure Agreement or Engagement Agreement with us;
(d) We reserve the right to decline to respond to any inquiry or to refuse service for any reason, including but not limited to conflicts of interest, capacity limitations, or determinations that the matter is outside our scope of practice;
(e) Information submitted may be subject to our Privacy Policy and will be retained for the period specified therein;
(f) Any unsolicited ideas, suggestions, or materials you submit become non-confidential and non-proprietary, and we may use them for any purpose without obligation to you;
(g) We do not review submissions for conflicts of interest or undertake any evaluation of potential representation until an Engagement Agreement is executed; and
(h) Submitted information will be retained in accordance with our data retention policies as specified in our Privacy Policy, typically for a period necessary to respond to your inquiry and maintain business records.

For confidential discussions regarding your invention or patent matters, please request a Non-Disclosure Agreement before sharing sensitive information.

IMPORTANT: Accidental disclosure of confidential invention information through this website may affect your patent rights, including your ability to file foreign patent applications. Always protect your confidential information until a proper confidentiality agreement is in place.

  1. MODIFICATION AND DISCONTINUATION OF WEBSITE

We reserve the right, at any time and without prior notice or liability, to:

(a) Modify, suspend, or discontinue the website (in whole or in part), temporarily or permanently;
(b) Change the content, features, functionality, or availability of the website;
(c) Restrict access to certain portions of the website or require registration for access to certain features;
(d) Impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of the website;
(e) Terminate the website entirely; or
(f) Change fees for any services (with advance notice to existing clients who have executed Engagement Agreements, as provided in those agreements).

We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, discontinuation, or termination of the website or its content.

You agree that we have no obligation to maintain, support, or provide updates to the website.

  1. NOTICES

All legal notices to Crafted IP LLC under these Terms must be sent in writing to:

Crafted IP LLC
5013 S Louise Ave Unit 5133, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Email: [email protected]

Notices to you will be sent to the email address you provide through contact forms or other communications with us, or by posting notice on the website. You agree to keep your contact information current.

Notices shall be deemed given:
(a) When delivered personally;
(b) Three (3) business days after being sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested;
(c) One (1) business day after being sent by a reputable overnight courier; or
(d) When sent by email, if receipt is confirmed.

  1. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms and Conditions, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies or guidelines posted on this website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Crafted IP LLC regarding your use of this website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, and warranties, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.

If you engage our patent agent services, your relationship will be governed by a separate written Engagement Agreement, which shall supersede these Terms with respect to the services provided under that agreement. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and an executed Engagement Agreement, the Engagement Agreement shall control with respect to the services provided.

No course of dealing or usage of trade shall be used to modify, interpret, supplement, or alter these Terms.

  1. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

By using this website or contacting us electronically, you consent to receive electronic communications from us, including emails, notices posted on the website, and other electronic messages.

You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

You may withdraw this consent by contacting us using the information provided in Section 21, but withdrawal may limit your ability to use certain features of the website or receive important information from us.

Electronic communications may include: (a) Responses to inquiries; (b) Updates to these Terms or other policies; (c) Administrative messages regarding the website; (d) Marketing communications (which you may opt out of); and (e) Other communications relating to your use of the website.

  1. USER ACCEPTANCE

By clicking “I Agree,” checking an acceptance box, using this website, submitting any forms, or accessing any content on this website, you acknowledge and agree that:

(a) You have read these Terms and Conditions in their entirety;
(b) You understand these Terms and Conditions;
(c) You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy;
(d) You are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction;
(e) If you are using the website on behalf of an organization, you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms; and
(f) You consent to electronic communications as described in Section 23.

If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, you must immediately cease using this website.

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

We strive to maintain accessibility of this website in accordance with applicable standards. If you experience difficulty accessing any content or feature on this website, or if you require accommodation to access our services, please contact us using the information in Section 21.