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There has been a lot of concern about ownership of your personal designs when using Design Space. Cricut does not own your uploaded files. You keep your rights — but by uploading, you allow Cricut to use the file for technical purposes in Design Space.
Who owns your files when you upload them to Cricut Design Space?
What You Own
- Any designs you create and upload (SVGs, PNGs, JPGs, etc.) remain YOUR intellectual property.
- Cricut does not take copyright or ownership of your uploaded files.
- You can still sell, share, or use your original designs outside Cricut as you choose.
Cricut’s License to Use
- By uploading, you grant Cricut a limited license so their software can process your files (for cutting, saving, displaying).
- This license is NOT ownership — just permission for Cricut’s system to function.
- If you share a project publicly in Design Space, others may use your design (but you still own it).
Use of the word CRICUT
You can use the word Cricut in editorial or descriptive content (like tutorials, how-to guides, blog posts, YouTube videos, etc.).
- Example: “How to Use Cricut Design Space to Cut Vinyl Decals.”
Cricut allows nominative use of its trademark when you’re describing their product, as long as it’s clear you’re not claiming to be Cricut or endorsed by them.
Do not use Cricut’s logos in your materials without permission. The word is fine, but the logo is trademarked art.
Don’t make it look official. Your guide should not appear to be a Cricut® publication. Use disclaimers like:
“Cricut® is a registered trademark of Cricut, Inc. This guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cricut.”
Avoid using Cricut in your brand name, product titles, or shop names. For example, you cannot sell an eBook called “The Cricut Crafting Bible” or open an Etsy store called “Cricut Designs by Janet.”
Do not claim ownership or modify Cricut’s branding.
