Terms of use
Last updated: December 28, 2024
Welcome to varadasharma.com! By using our website and downloading our free resources, you agree to these terms.
1. FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOADS
What you’re getting:
- Digital files (PDFs, printables, planning pages, card designs, etc.)
- Delivered via email or direct download after you subscribe
- No physical products – these are digital files only
File formats:
- Most files are in PDF format
- Some may be JPG or PNG images
- You’ll need Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) to open PDFs
Delivery:
- Digital files are delivered instantly via email
- Check your spam/junk folder if you don’t see it within 5-10 minutes
- Having trouble? Email us at hello@varadasharma.com
2. WHAT YOU CAN DO (Personal Use License)
✓ You CAN:
- Download and use these files for your personal creative projects
- Print as many copies as you need for yourself
- Create handmade cards, journals, or gifts using our designs
- Give handmade items you create as gifts to friends and family
- Share photos of your creations on social media (please tag @varadasharma!)
✓ You CAN (with Angel Policy for Create with VS products):
- Sell physical handmade items you create using our digital stamps/card designs
- Example: Print our digital stamp, use it to make a card, sell that physical card
- This applies ONLY to printed/physical creations, not digital products
3. WHAT YOU CANNOT DO
✗ You CANNOT:
- Resell, share, or distribute our digital files
- Give away our digital files for free (even on your blog or website)
- Use our files to create digital products for sale (e-cards, digital planners to sell, etc.)
- Use our designs for logos, branding, or website graphics
- Claim our work as your own
- Remove watermarks or copyright notices
- Modify our files and redistribute them
Example of what’s NOT allowed:
- Downloading our planner pages and selling them as your own digital planner
- Sharing our files in Facebook groups or email them to friends
- Using our card designs to create Etsy digital listings
4. COMMERCIAL USE
Want to use our products commercially?
We offer commercial licenses for select products. Contact us at hello@varadasharma.com to discuss your needs.
5. COPYRIGHT & OWNERSHIP
All content on varadasharma.com is protected by copyright law and owned by Varada Sharma LLC.
This includes:
- Digital stamps and card designs
- Planner pages and printables
- Blog posts and tutorials
- Photos and graphics
- Written content
By downloading our free resources, you receive a personal-use license – you do NOT own the copyright.
6. NO RETURNS OR REFUNDS
Because these are free digital downloads:
- There are no refunds (you didn’t pay anything!)
- All downloads are final
- However: If you experience any issues downloading or using our files, please contact us! We’re here to help and want you to have a good experience.
7. QUALITY & COMPATIBILITY
We strive to provide high-quality files, but please note:
- Colors may vary based on your monitor, printer, and paper
- We recommend printing on quality cardstock or paper
- Some files may be designed for specific planner sizes (A4, US Letter, A5, etc.)
- Print settings should be set to “Actual Size” or “100%” – do not scale to fit
Printing tips:
- Print at home if you have a quality printer
- Use a local print shop (Staples, FedEx Office, Costco, etc.)
- Or online printing services (Vistaprint, Shutterfly, etc.)
8. WEBSITE USE
When using varadasharma.com, you agree to:
- Not attempt to hack, disrupt, or harm our website
- Not use automated bots or scrapers to download content
- Not post spam or malicious links in comments
- Respect other users and maintain a kind, supportive community
We reserve the right to:
- Remove inappropriate comments
- Block users who violate these terms
- Update or discontinue any content or features
9. EXTERNAL LINKS
Our website contains links to:
- Etsy (for physical stamp purchases)
- Gumroad (for Six & Three planner purchases)
- RubberStamps.com (for physical stamp designs)
- Instagram, Pinterest, and other social media
We’re not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of external sites. Please review their terms before making purchases.
10. DISCLAIMER
Our content is provided “as is” for creative and personal development purposes.
We are NOT providing:
- Professional therapy or medical advice
- Financial or legal advice
- Guaranteed results from using our planning systems
Use our resources at your own discretion. If you need professional help, please consult qualified experts.
11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- We’re not liable for any damages arising from your use (or inability to use) our website or downloads
- This includes technical issues, printing problems, or creative project outcomes
- We do our best to provide quality resources, but we can’t guarantee perfection
12. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
We may update these terms occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our website after changes means you accept the new terms.
13. TERMINATION
We reserve the right to:
- Terminate or suspend access to our website for violations of these terms
- Remove content or features at any time
- Discontinue offering certain digital downloads
14. CONTACT & QUESTIONS
Have questions about these terms?
Email: hello@varadasharma.com
Contact Form: https://varadasharma.com/contact
15. A NOTE FROM VARADA
Thank you for being here! These terms might seem formal, but they’re here to protect both of us. My goal is simple: to share creative joy and intentional living tools with you. If you ever have questions or concerns, please reach out. I’m a real person who genuinely cares about this community.
With gratitude,
~Varada
By using varadasharma.com and downloading our free resources, you acknowledge that you’ve read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use.