Privacy policy.

Privacy & Intellectual Property Policy

Effective Date: [2/15/20]

Welcome to The Dark Flame: Artful Craft & Apothecary—home of original, handmade oddities and artistic creations. This policy is intended to protect both your privacy as a visitor and our rights as creators. By using this website, you agree to the terms below.

1. Privacy Statement

Your privacy is important to us. We collect and store only the information necessary to provide services, improve your experience, and fulfill your orders.

What We Collect:

  • Name, email address, and shipping/billing info when placing an order or submitting a contact form.

  • Non-identifiable web analytics (cookies, browser type, pages visited) to improve site performance.

We never sell or share your personal information outside of secure third-party platforms used for payment, shipping, or analytics.

2. Original Art & Intellectual Property

All artworks, designs, photos, sculptures, text, and creative concepts on this website are the intellectual property of The Dark Flame: Artful Craft & Apothecary unless otherwise noted.

You may:

  • View and share artwork with credit and links to our website or social media.

  • Purchase art for personal display or gifting purposes.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, copy, trace, or recreate any artwork for your own use or profit.

  • Use our content, photos, or descriptions for resale listings, promotions, or unauthorized advertising.

  • Claim original or custom artwork as your own.

3. Custom Work

Custom pieces are created through collaboration and are still considered original works by the artist.

  • Custom commissions may not be copied or reproduced by clients or third parties.

  • We reserve the right to share images of commissioned work on our social media and portfolio (unless otherwise agreed upon).

  • We retain all intellectual property rights unless licensing has been formally granted in writing.

4. Social Media & Sharing Policy

We welcome and appreciate support via social media!

You may:

  • Share photos of your purchased artwork on social media with credit/tagging (https://www.facebook.com/TheDarkFlameArtfulCraftandApothecary).

  • Post unboxing videos, reviews, and mentions that support our work.

You may not:

  • Use our photos or product designs to promote unrelated brands or businesses.

  • Crop out watermarks or alter images to obscure attribution.

  • Present our work as your own or imply creative ownership.

If you are unsure whether your use falls within fair sharing, just ask—we’re friendly!

5. Resale & Redistribution

All artwork sold is intended for private ownership and enjoyment.

  • You may resell physical pieces through secondhand channels with artist credit and without modification.

  • You may not mass-produce, replicate, or profit from reproductions of any physical or digital work from this site.

  • Unauthorized commercial resale, derivative works, or licensing will be met with formal copyright enforcement.

6. Enforcement & Liability

Violation of these terms—including reproduction, theft, or misuse of our creative property—may result in legal action, including:

  • Cease-and-desist orders

  • Formal DMCA takedown notices

  • Claims for financial damages

We take these matters seriously to protect the integrity of our work and artistic practice.

7. Contact Us

Questions about custom work? Please reach out:

📩 [hexiagrimm@gmail.com]
📍 [https://www.thedarkflame.com/contact]

We’re happy to work with you—respectfully and creatively.