ConvertStitch
DMCA Copyright & Intellectual Property Protection

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy

Last Updated: November 2026 | Safe Harbor Compliance (17 U.S.C. § 512)

Our Commitment to Intellectual Property & Artists

ConvertStitch respects the creative and intellectual property rights of artists, digitizers, and copyright holders worldwide. We operate in strict compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Because our tool processes files locally within your client-side browser, we do not host user uploads. However, for all curated assets in our public library, we enforce a prompt 24 to 48-hour takedown process upon receiving valid notification.

1. Free Embroidery Library Sourcing & Licensing

The embroidery design files and vector graphics made available in the ConvertStitch Free Pattern Library (/library) are curated with strict intent under one of the following terms:

  • Public Domain / Creative Commons Zero (CC0): Works where copyright protection has expired or been dedicated to the public domain.
  • Permissive Open-Source Licenses: Royalty-free community stitch patterns designed for open educational use.
  • Original In-House Geometry: Standard geometric shapes, test hoop alignment grids, and density calibration files created by ConvertStitch.

We strictly prohibit and actively reject copyrighted character art (such as Disney, Marvel, Pokémon, Warner Bros) or commercial luxury logos (such as Nike, Gucci, Chanel) from our public index.

2. User File Conversions & Safe Harbor Immunity

ConvertStitch provides client-side WebAssembly conversion engines (PNG to PES, SVG to PES, PES to DST).

When a user utilizes our web browser tools:

  • No file transfer takes place over the network to ConvertStitch servers.
  • We do not act as an archive, repository, or distribution hub for user-submitted files.
  • Users are solely responsible for ensuring they possess lawful authorization or ownership of any imagery or stitch files they digitize locally on their own devices.

3. DMCA Notice of Copyright Infringement Requirements

If you believe your copyrighted work has been improperly indexed or made available in our library without your consent, please send a written notification to our Designated DMCA Agent. In accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3), your notice must include:

Physical or Electronic Signature: An authorized signature of the copyright owner or legal representative.
Identification of Work: Clear description of the copyrighted artwork, illustration, or embroidery design claimed to be infringed.
Exact URL / Location: The specific webpage link (e.g., https://convertstitch.com/library?item=...) where the disputed asset is accessible.
Contact Details: Your full legal name, company name (if applicable), mailing address, telephone number, and official email address.
Good Faith Statement: “I 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.”
Perjury Statement: “I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.”

Designated DMCA Agent Contact Information

Please direct all formal DMCA notices and intellectual property inquiries to:

  • Attn: ConvertStitch Copyright & Legal Compliance
  • Email: contact@convertstitch.com
  • Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Notice - [Asset Title]

Valid takedown notices will be processed immediately upon receipt, with confirmed infringing assets removed from the public directory within 24 to 48 hours.

4. Counter-Notification & Repeat Infringer Policy

If you believe your pattern or material was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a formal Counter-Notification under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3). In accordance with the DMCA, ConvertStitch maintains a zero-tolerance policy against repeat copyright infringement and reserves the right to ban or restrict any contributor or automated bot that repeatedly submits infringing material.

5. Related Policies

For further details, please review our Legal Disclaimer & Trademark Notice, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service.