ConvertStitch
Legal Disclaimer & Trademark Notice

Legal Disclaimer, Trademark Notice & Safety Waiver

Effective Date: November 2026 | Last Updated: November 2026

Notice of Non-Affiliation & General Use

ConvertStitch is a free, independent, open utility engineered solely for embroidery format interoperability and maker education. All file computations take place entirely inside your web browser. ConvertStitch is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any commercial embroidery machine manufacturers.

1. Client-Side Processing Architecture

ConvertStitch operates exclusively as a client-side web application leveraging WebAssembly and modern browser APIs. When you convert an image or an embroidery file:

  • Zero Server Storage: Your design files are parsed and computed locally in your computer or device memory (RAM).
  • No Cloud Egress: Files are never uploaded, transmitted, copied, or archived onto external servers or cloud storage.
  • Data Ownership: You retain complete and uncompromised intellectual property ownership over all source imagery and generated stitch files.

2. Trademark & Brand Fair-Use Notice

Throughout ConvertStitch, references are made to various brand names, machine models, and proprietary file extension specifications, including but not limited to:

Brother®, Artspira®, Janome®, Memory Craft®, Tajima®, Bernina®, Singer®, Pfaff®, Husqvarna Viking®, Melco®, Wilcom®, Embrilliance®.

ConvertStitch is an independent, community-driven project and is NOT affiliated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of these companies or their respective subsidiaries.

All manufacturer names, model designations (e.g., Brother SE600, PE800, Janome MC500E), and format monikers (PES, DST, JEF, EXP, VP3, VIP, HUS) are used purely for nominative fair use and educational identification under Title 15 of the United States Code § 1115(b)(4) to inform users of machine format compatibility.

3. Machine Safety, Needle Clearance & Liability Waiver

Automated image vectorization, stitch generation, and format conversion algorithms approximate stitch densities, pull compensation, jump stitches, and trims based on mathematical heuristics.

  • Always Test First: Always run a test stitch-out on scrap fabric with suitable stabilizer before embroidering directly onto finished garments, expensive blanks, or client merchandise.
  • Verify Hoop Boundaries: Ensure that your machine and chosen hoop physically accommodate the stitch dimensions to prevent needle deflection, hoop strikes, or mechanical damage.
  • Limitation of Liability: ConvertStitch and its developers assume no responsibility for broken needles, damaged fabric, machine mechanical breakdown, loss of profits, or data corruption arising from the use of converted embroidery files.

4. “As Is” & “As Available” Disclaimer

The software, tools, and technical guides provided on ConvertStitch are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular embroidery project, or non-infringement.

5. Related Policies & Contact

For copyright questions or DMCA takedown requests regarding our pattern library, please visit our dedicated DMCA Copyright Policy. For data and usage terms, see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.