Terms & Conditions
Design Ownership, Licensing, and Intellectual Property Notice
Welcome to 3DPrez! As part of our commitment to transparency and compliance with intellectual property standards, this page explains our stance on product design ownership, usage rights, and licensing.
Our Role as a Provider, Not a Creator
At 3DPrez, we proudly offer a diverse range of products spanning categories such as Toys & Games, Art & Design, Gadgets, Household Items, Costumes, Seasonal Items, and much more. While we make these products available to you, we are not the original designers or owners of most of the product designs featured on our site.
Our platform serves as a bridge between innovative designs and those who wish to experience them. We work with a variety of design sources, including talented independent creators, licensed distributors, and open-source providers, to bring these ideas to life in physical form. However, we do not claim intellectual property rights to the vast majority of these designs unless explicitly stated.
Commercial Licensing and Intellectual Property Compliance
To ensure compliance with intellectual property standards and support the creative work of original designers, 3DPrez secures commercial licenses for the designs we sell when required. This means that if a design is protected by copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights, we take necessary steps to acquire permission from the original creator or rights holder before offering the product for sale. This approach aligns with our commitment to respect and uphold the rights of creators.
Our use of designs is therefore always within the bounds of legal agreements or licenses, allowing us to offer these products responsibly.
We understand the importance of creators’ rights, and we strive to be a supportive platform that values and upholds intellectual property laws.
Open-Source and Creative Commons Designs
Some designs available on 3DPrez come from open-source repositories or are made available under Creative Commons licenses. These designs are typically freely accessible to the public, provided certain usage guidelines are met, and we include them in our catalog accordingly. In these cases, we ensure that the design usage complies with any license requirements, such as attribution or non-commercial use limitations, as specified by the original creator.
For open-source and Creative Commons designs, we provide credit where required, and follow all usage terms outlined by the designer, ensuring our customers receive products that honor the original creator’s intentions and terms.
What This Means for Our Customers
When you purchase a product from 3DPrez, you are not acquiring ownership of the design itself. Instead, you are purchasing the physical, 3D-printed representation of a design that is licensed for us to create and distribute. Ownership of the intellectual property remains with the original designer or rights holder, and we are simply the authorized provider.
Customer Support and Questions
We understand that questions may arise regarding specific designs, licenses, or our compliance with intellectual property standards. We’re here to provide clarity. If you have any questions about the origins of a particular design or our licensing process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer support team. We value transparency, and we’re happy to address any concerns you may have.
Summary
- We are not the owners of most designs offered on our platform; we act as providers who print and distribute these products.
- Commercial licenses are obtained where necessary to support legal distribution and uphold the original designer’s rights.
- Open-source and Creative Commons designs are featured in our catalog in accordance with license terms.
- Intellectual property ownership of the designs remains with the original designer or creator.
Thank you for supporting 3DPrez and respecting the creative rights of the artists and designers whose work makes our offerings unique. By choosing us, you are helping to promote a respectful and legally compliant approach to 3D-printed products and design sharing.
