Analyze print-on-demand terms for intellectual property rights, quality control, and who bears the cost of defects.
Your designs, their printing. Know who's responsible when things go wrong.
You're responsible for all intellectual property claims. If someone claims your design infringes, you indemnify the platform—including their legal fees.
You grant the platform a license to your designs. Some licenses are broad—allowing them to use your work for marketing without compensation.
Color matching isn't guaranteed. "Acceptable variance" in quality can be significant. What looks good on screen may disappoint in person.
Platform may switch print partners without notice, affecting quality, shipping times, and costs. Your products may change without warning.
You may be responsible for customer complaints even when fulfillment issues are the platform's fault. Returns often come to you, not them.
Base product costs can increase, squeezing your margins. Shipping rates fluctuate. Your profit per item may shrink unexpectedly.
Paste the seller agreement to understand your IP rights and liabilities.