Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: August 19, 2026
Welcome to valeriehayes.com, the website of Dream Sewing Studio. This website is owned and operated by Valerie Hayes LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Valerie Hayes LLC,” “Dream Sewing Studio,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of valeriehayes.com (the “Website”), including the content, products, resources, and services available through the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Website.
1. Use of the Website
The Website provides sewing education, articles, tutorials, tips, product recommendations, resources, and products for sale.
You may use the Website and its content for lawful, personal, noncommercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.
You agree not to:
- Use the Website for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website, customer accounts, servers, or systems connected to the Website.
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Website.
- Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
- Use automated systems, bots, scraping tools, or similar methods to systematically collect or copy Website content without our written permission.
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, republish, sell, license, or commercially exploit our content except as expressly permitted by these Terms.
- Use our content, branding, or other intellectual property in a way that falsely suggests an affiliation with, sponsorship by, or endorsement from Valerie Hayes LLC or Dream Sewing Studio.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website if we reasonably believe these Terms have been violated.
2. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the Website and its original content are owned by Valerie Hayes LLC and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
This includes, without limitation, our:
- Articles and tutorials
- Sewing instructions and educational materials
- Photographs and graphics
- Videos
- Downloadable resources
- Product instructions and documentation
- Website copy and design elements
- Logos, branding, and product names
You may print an article, tutorial, or free downloadable resource for your own personal, noncommercial use.
You may not reproduce, distribute, republish, sell, license, or use our content for a class, sewing group, workshop, website, newsletter, publication, business, or other commercial or group purpose without our prior written permission.
You may quote reasonable, limited excerpts from our articles or tutorials for purposes such as commentary or referring your audience to our content, provided that you clearly credit Valerie Hayes LLC/Dream Sewing Studio and provide a link to the original content on valeriehayes.com. This permission does not allow you to republish an entire article, tutorial, downloadable resource, or substantial portion of our content.
Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of our intellectual property to you.
3. Trademarks
Dream Sewing Studio, Valerie Hayes LLC, Twirler Thread Organizer™, and associated names, logos, graphics, product names, and branding may be trademarks or other protected brand identifiers of Valerie Hayes LLC.
You may not use our trademarks, logos, product names, or branding in a way that is likely to cause confusion about your relationship with Valerie Hayes LLC or Dream Sewing Studio or that implies our sponsorship, approval, or endorsement without our prior written permission.
4. Sewing and Educational Content
The sewing information, tutorials, tips, techniques, product recommendations, and other educational content provided through the Website are intended for general informational and educational purposes.
Sewing results can vary depending on many factors, including your fabric, thread, sewing machine, tools, equipment, techniques, skill level, and individual project.
You are responsible for determining whether a particular technique, product, tool, or method is appropriate for your project and circumstances.
Sewing and crafting may involve equipment and tools that can cause injury if used improperly, including sewing machines, irons, scissors, rotary cutters, needles, and other sharp or heated tools. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and appropriate safety precautions when using sewing equipment and supplies.
We make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate educational information, but we do not guarantee that following a particular tutorial, technique, recommendation, or instruction will produce a particular result.
5. Products and Product Information
We make reasonable efforts to accurately describe and display products offered through the Website.
However, product appearance may vary slightly from photographs or images due to factors such as screen settings, lighting, manufacturing variations, materials, and product updates.
Product descriptions, specifications, prices, availability, and quantities may change without notice.
We reserve the right to correct errors or inaccuracies in product information and, where permitted by law, to limit quantities, discontinue products, or cancel or refuse orders in appropriate circumstances, including suspected fraud, unauthorized transactions, obvious pricing errors, or violations of stated purchase limits.
6. Orders and Payment
By placing an order through the Website, you represent that the information you provide is accurate and that you are authorized to use the payment method submitted with the order.
Orders are not considered accepted until they have been accepted and processed by us.
Payments for purchases made through the Website are processed through the ecommerce and payment services used by our Website. We do not guarantee the availability or performance of third-party payment processing services.
You are responsible for all charges associated with purchases you authorize, including applicable taxes and shipping charges disclosed during checkout.
7. Customer Accounts
You may purchase products through guest checkout or choose to register for a customer account when that option is available.
If you create an account, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for activity that occurs through your account.
You agree to provide accurate and current account information and to notify us promptly if you believe your account has been accessed or used without authorization.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that are used fraudulently, unlawfully, or in violation of these Terms.
8. Returns, Refunds, and Product Guarantees
Returns, refunds, and applicable product guarantees are governed by the Returns & Refunds Policy published on the Website and by any additional written guarantee expressly offered with a particular product or promotion.
The terms of a specific written product guarantee will control with respect to that guarantee.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to eliminate or restrict any rights or remedies that cannot legally be excluded under applicable law.
9. Third-Party Websites and Services
The Website may contain links to websites, retailers, products, services, or resources operated by third parties.
These links are provided for convenience or informational purposes. Our inclusion of a link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of the third-party website, business, product, or service.
Valerie Hayes LLC does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, privacy practices, security, products, services, pricing, shipping, returns, or other policies.
Your interactions and transactions with third parties are governed by the terms and policies of those third parties.
10. Testimonials, Reviews, Photos, and Other Submissions
From time to time, customers or readers may voluntarily send us reviews, testimonials, comments, photographs, project photos, or other materials by email or through another submission method we provide.
You retain ownership of material you submit.
By voluntarily submitting material to us for use as a review, testimonial, customer story, or similar promotional content, you grant Valerie Hayes LLC a nonexclusive, royalty-free right to reproduce, display, publish, edit for length or clarity without materially changing its meaning, and use that material in connection with Dream Sewing Studio and Valerie Hayes LLC marketing and promotional activities, including on our Website, in email, on social media, and in other marketing materials.
You represent that you have the right to submit the material and grant us these permissions.
If a photograph includes an identifiable person other than you, you represent that you have obtained any permission necessary to submit the photograph for these purposes.
We are not obligated to publish or use any material submitted to us and may discontinue using submitted material at our discretion.
11. Testimonials and Results
Testimonials and customer experiences appearing on the Website represent the experiences and opinions of the individuals who provided them.
Individual experiences may vary. A testimonial should not be interpreted as a guarantee that every customer or Website visitor will achieve the same or similar result.
We do not knowingly alter testimonials in a way that changes the substance or meaning of the customer’s experience.
12. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us.
Our collection, use, and handling of personal information is governed by our separate Privacy Policy. Please review the Privacy Policy for information about how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information.
13. Electronic Communications
When you make a purchase, create an account, contact us, or otherwise interact with the Website, we may communicate with you electronically regarding your transaction, account, customer-service request, or other interaction.
Agreeing to these Terms does not, by itself, enroll you in promotional or marketing emails. Marketing communications are subject to the applicable signup and unsubscribe options provided with those communications.
14. Disclaimer of Warranties
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and its informational and educational content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
We do not warrant that the Website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that all Website content will always be complete, accurate, or current.
This general Website disclaimer does not eliminate or replace any express written warranty or product guarantee that Valerie Hayes LLC provides for a product you purchase.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain warranty exclusions, so some of these exclusions may not apply to you.
15. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Valerie Hayes LLC and its owners, employees, contractors, representatives, and agents will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Website or its informational content.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.
The limitations in this section are subject to any rights you may have under applicable consumer protection laws and any express written product warranty or guarantee provided by Valerie Hayes LLC.
16. Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Valerie Hayes LLC and its owners, employees, contractors, representatives, and agents from claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and reasonable expenses arising from your unlawful use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of another person’s intellectual property or other rights.
17. Informal Dispute Resolution
We hope that any concern can be resolved quickly and fairly.
Before initiating formal legal proceedings relating to these Terms or your use of the Website, you agree to make a reasonable effort to contact us at hello@valeriehayes.com and provide sufficient information for us to understand and attempt to resolve the issue.
We will likewise make a reasonable effort to resolve disputes informally when appropriate.
Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking urgent or emergency relief when necessary or exercising rights that cannot legally be restricted.
18. Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except to the extent that applicable law requires otherwise.
To the extent permitted by law, any legal action arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website that is not resolved informally will be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Texas.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to deprive a consumer of protections or rights that cannot lawfully be waived under applicable law.
19. Changes to the Website or These Terms
We may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue portions of the Website from time to time.
We may also revise these Terms when our Website, products, business practices, or legal requirements change.
When we update these Terms, we will post the revised version on this page and update the “Last Updated” date at the top.
Your continued use of the Website after revised Terms become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
20. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision will be interpreted or limited to the extent necessary to make it enforceable where possible, and the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
21. No Waiver
Our failure to enforce a provision of these Terms on one occasion does not waive our right to enforce that provision or any other provision in the future.
22. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Returns & Refunds Policy, and any additional terms expressly presented in connection with a particular product, promotion, or service, constitute the applicable agreement between you and Valerie Hayes LLC concerning your use of the Website and purchases made through it.
If specific written terms provided with a product, promotion, warranty, or guarantee conflict with these general Terms, the specific terms will control with respect to that product, promotion, warranty, or guarantee.
23. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
Valerie Hayes LLC
Dream Sewing Studio
hello@valeriehayes.com