Terms of Service

Last updated: May 2025

Welcome to BakeShape Studio

These Terms of Service govern your use of BakeShape Studio's website, application, and services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

1. Service Overview

BakeShape Studio provides digital 3D printable designs for baking tools, cookie cutters, stamps, stencils, and related crafting items. Our service operates on a credit-based system where users purchase credits to download individual designs.

We offer two main subscription tiers:

  • Personal Account: Free account for hobby and personal use only
  • Business Subscription: €9/month subscription that adds commercial licensing and professional tools

2. Account Registration

To access our services, you must create an account with accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account. If you are under 18, you may only use our services under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these terms.

3. Credit System and Payments

3.1 How Credits Work

  • Each design costs 1-3 credits, as displayed on the product page
  • Credits are purchased in packs and never expire
  • Credits cannot be refunded once used to download designs
  • Credits cannot be transferred between accounts

3.2 Payments and Refunds

  • All payments are processed securely through Stripe
  • Credit pack purchases are final and non-refundable
  • Business subscription fees are charged monthly and can be cancelled anytime
  • Upon cancellation of Business subscription, your account reverts to Personal with no loss of credits or downloaded files

4. Licensing and Usage Rights

4.1 Personal Use License (All Accounts)

All users automatically receive a personal use license for downloaded designs, which includes:

  • 3D printing designs for personal, non-commercial use
  • Creating physical items for personal use, gifts, or hobby purposes
  • Sharing printed items made from our designs with friends and family (non-commercial)

4.2 Commercial License (Business Subscription Only)

Business subscribers receive additional commercial rights, including:

  • Selling physical items made using our designs (cookies, cakes, crafts, etc.)
  • Using designs in commercial baking or crafting businesses
  • Selling at markets, online stores, or physical shops
  • Using PNG renders for marketing and product promotion

4.3 Prohibited Uses

The following uses are strictly prohibited for all users:

  • Reselling, redistributing, or sharing the digital files themselves
  • Reverse engineering or modifying designs to create derivative works for distribution
  • Claiming ownership or copyright of our designs
  • Using designs for illegal, harmful, or offensive purposes
  • Commercial use without an active Business subscription

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All designs, content, trademarks, and other intellectual property on BakeShape Studio are owned by BakeShape Studio or our licensors. The license granted to you does not transfer ownership of the intellectual property.

You retain ownership of any physical items you create using our designs in accordance with your license terms.

6. Custom Maker Tool

Our Custom Maker tool allows you to create your own designs using our platform. Designs created with the Custom Maker tool are subject to the same licensing terms as our pre-made designs.

You retain intellectual property rights to original text, images, or other content you input into the Custom Maker, but the resulting 3D files are subject to our standard licensing terms.

7. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on the rights of others
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Use our service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Share account credentials with others
  • Create multiple accounts to circumvent our terms

8. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain high service availability, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our services. We may temporarily suspend service for maintenance, updates, or other operational reasons.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our service at any time, with or without notice. We may also update these terms periodically.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that our designs will meet your specific requirements or that they will be error-free.

You acknowledge that 3D printing involves inherent risks, and you are responsible for using our designs safely and in accordance with your 3D printer's specifications and safety guidelines.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, BakeShape Studio shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.

11. Account Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. We may terminate or suspend your account if you violate these terms or engage in prohibited activities.

Upon termination, your right to access our services will cease, but previously downloaded designs and their associated licenses will remain valid according to the terms under which they were obtained.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These terms are governed by the laws of Lithuania. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services will be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of Lithuania.

13. Contact Information

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

Note: These terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We recommend reviewing these terms periodically for any updates.