Article 1 – Purpose
The website patronik.fr allows users to generate realistic clothing designs and their corresponding vector sewing patterns ( PDF ) via artificial intelligence, according to the subscription plans described below.
Terms and Conditions of Use (TCU)
Article 2 – Access to the Service
Access is free for the “Discovery” plan and paid for the “Creator,” “Pro,” and “Studio” plans. The user undertakes to provide accurate information when registering.
Article 3 – Accounts and Security
Each user is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials. Patronik shall not be held liable in the event of fraudulent use of an account by a third party.
Article 4 – Intellectual Property
The generated content (designs, patterns) is reserved for personal or professional use depending on the subscription chosen. The user is prohibited from using the platform to reproduce, distribute, or exploit models, brands, or designs protected by intellectual property rights, unless they hold the necessary rights. Patronik may immediately suspend the account in the event of a violation.
Article 5 – Liability
Patronik provides the service “as is.” The publisher does not guarantee the complete absence of bugs, interruptions, or errors. Patronik declines all liability for fraudulent use (e.g., counterfeiting of trademarks or registered designs) by the user. Certain data or generated content is processed by third-party providers (e.g., AI services, hosting providers). Patronik is not responsible for interruptions or malfunctions attributable to such providers.
Article 6 – Suspension and Termination
The publisher reserves the right to suspend or close an account in the event of non-compliance with the TCU or abusive use.
Article 7 – Service Evolution
The publisher reserves the right to modify the platform, its features, and its access conditions, without entitling the user to any compensation.
Final Provisions
Article 1 – Governing Law
These terms are governed by French law. They are drafted in French, which shall be considered the sole language of interpretation in case of discrepancy with a translation.
Article 2 – Jurisdiction
Any dispute relating to the execution, interpretation, or validity of these terms shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts within the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal of Laval, even in cases of multiple defendants or third-party proceedings.
Article 3 – Prior Amicable Settlement
Before any court action, both parties agree to seek an amicable resolution. The user may submit any complaint to contact@patronik.fr. Patronik will endeavor to respond within 30 days. Failing amicable settlement, the consumer user may resort free of charge to a consumer mediator in accordance with Articles L.612-1 et seq. of the French Consumer Code.
Article 4 – Severability
If any provision of these terms is declared void, illegal, or unenforceable by a competent court, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, which shall remain fully applicable.
Article 5 – Force Majeure
Neither party shall be held liable for delay or failure to perform its obligations if resulting from a force majeure event as defined by Article 1218 of the French Civil Code and French case law (including: general Internet outage, cyberattack, fire, natural disaster, war, general strike, etc.).
Article 6 – No Waiver
Failure by either party to enforce any provision of these terms shall not be construed as a waiver of the right to enforce such provision.
Article 7 – Assignment
The user acknowledges that Patronik may assign this contract to any affiliated company or third party in the event of restructuring (merger, acquisition, business transfer), without reducing the user’s rights.
Article 8 – Electronic Evidence
Computerized records kept in Patronik’s systems or those of its service providers shall be considered as evidence of communications, payments, and transactions between the parties, in accordance with Article 1366 of the French Civil Code.