Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 29, 2026

Welcome to Pixelbeads! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Pixelbeads website located at https://pixelbeads.org (the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Pixelbeads, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Description of Service

Pixelbeads provides a free online tool that converts images into pixel bead patterns suitable for Perler, Hama, Artkal, and other fuse bead brands. Our Service includes:

  • Image-to-pattern conversion processed locally in your browser
  • Customizable pattern settings (size, colors, complexity)
  • PDF pattern export with color codes and bead placement guides
  • Shopping lists with bead counts for project planning
  • Educational blog content related to pixel bead crafting

3. User Rights and Responsibilities

3.1 Your Rights

You may use our Service free of charge for personal, educational, or commercial purposes. You retain all rights to the images you upload and the patterns you create. You may download, print, and use the generated patterns without restriction.

3.2 Your Responsibilities

When using our Service, you agree to:

  • Only upload images that you own or have the legal right to use
  • Not use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service or its servers
  • Not attempt to reverse engineer or extract the source code of the Service
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Pixelbeads website, including its design, logo, text content, graphics, and software, is owned by Pixelbeads and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on our website without our express written permission.

4.2 Your Content

You retain full ownership of any images you upload to our Service. Since all image processing occurs locally in your browser, we never receive, store, or claim any rights to your images. The patterns generated from your images are yours to use as you see fit.

4.3 Third-Party Trademarks

Perler, Hama, and Artkal are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Pixelbeads is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any bead manufacturers. These trademarks are used solely to describe the compatibility of patterns generated by our Service.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PIXELBEADS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not guarantee the accuracy of color matching between digital patterns and physical beads, as actual colors may vary by brand, batch, and lighting conditions.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PIXELBEADS AND ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE) THE SERVICE.

This limitation applies regardless of whether the damages are based on warranty, contract, tort, statute, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Pixelbeads and its owners, operators, affiliates, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party.

8. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to upload, process, or distribute any content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable. You also agree not to upload content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others, contains viruses or malicious code, or could damage or impair the Service.

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time, though such situations are rare given the nature of our browser-based tool.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Pixelbeads. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.

10. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts located in the United States.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Pixelbeads regarding the use of the Service and supersede any prior agreements between you and Pixelbeads relating to the Service.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://pixelbeads.org

15. Acknowledgment

By using the Pixelbeads Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service.

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