Terms of Use
Last Updated: September 27, 2026
Welcome to The Prepared Hearth. These Terms of Use explain the terms that apply when you visit or use this website, including any products, resources, services, or other content offered through the site.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website.
1. About The Prepared Hearth
The Prepared Hearth is a small, independently operated creative business offering handmade goods, educational and creative resources, and other products and services.
The content and offerings on this website may change over time as The Prepared Hearth grows and develops.
2. Website Content
Unless otherwise noted, all content on this website—including text, photographs, graphics, logos, designs, illustrations, written materials, downloadable resources, and other original content—is owned by or licensed to The Prepared Hearth and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may view and use the website for your personal, non-commercial purposes.
You may not copy, reproduce, redistribute, modify, sell, publish, or otherwise use The Prepared Hearth’s original content without prior written permission, except where a particular product or resource expressly grants you additional rights.
3. Digital Products and Resources
If The Prepared Hearth offers digital products or downloadable resources, those products are licensed to the purchaser for personal or otherwise expressly permitted use.
Unless the product description specifically states otherwise, you may not:
- Resell or redistribute the resource;
- Upload or share the resource publicly;
- Give copies to others;
- Claim the resource as your own;
- Modify and sell the resource as a new product; or
- Use the resource for commercial purposes beyond the permissions specifically granted with the product.
If you purchase a resource for classroom use, please follow the specific terms included with that resource.
4. Handmade and Physical Products
Descriptions, photographs, measurements, colors, and other details of handmade products are provided as accurately as reasonably possible.
Because many products are handmade, slight variations may occur. Colors may also appear somewhat differently depending on your device or screen.
Any product-specific return, exchange, shipping, or cancellation terms presented at the time of purchase will apply to that purchase.
5. Purchases Through Third-Party Platforms
Some products or services may be sold or delivered through third-party platforms, such as Etsy, Teachers Pay Teachers, payment processors, scheduling platforms, or other services.
When you make a purchase or interact with The Prepared Hearth through a third-party platform, that platform’s own terms, policies, and privacy practices may also apply.
The Prepared Hearth is not responsible for the policies, practices, availability, or performance of third-party platforms.
6. Educational and Informational Content
Some content on The Prepared Hearth may be educational, creative, or informational in nature.
Such content is provided for general informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional advice specific to your individual circumstances.
While reasonable care is taken in creating and maintaining website content, The Prepared Hearth does not guarantee that all information will always be complete, current, or error-free.
7. Links to Other Websites
This website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties.
These links are provided for convenience and do not necessarily constitute an endorsement of those websites, products, or services.
The Prepared Hearth does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, security, or availability of third-party websites.
8. User Communications
If you contact The Prepared Hearth, submit a form, leave a comment, or otherwise communicate through the website, you agree not to submit unlawful, harmful, abusive, misleading, or infringing content.
You are responsible for the information you choose to provide.
9. Website Availability
We make reasonable efforts to keep this website available and functioning properly, but we do not guarantee that the website will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, or free from errors.
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the website or any product or service at any time.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Prepared Hearth and its owner will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or other damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.
Nothing in these Terms of Use is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.
11. Changes to These Terms
The Prepared Hearth may update these Terms of Use from time to time.
When changes are made, the updated date at the top of this page will be revised. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms of Use.
12. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles.
13. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:
The Prepared Hearth
Email: info@thepreparedhearth.com