Participant Information

Terms and Conditions

1. Participant acknowledges and agrees that eligibility to participate in Craft in America’s (hereinafter “Craft”) “HANDWORK: CELEBRATING AMERICAN CRAFT 2026” initiative, commemorating the Semi-quincentennial of the United States’ Declaration of Independence, is contingent on Participant’s agreeing to comply with the following Terms and Conditions (the “T&C’s).

2. This is a royalty-free, no-license Agreement in which neither Party has any financial obligation to the other Party. In consideration of Handwork’s agreement to provide the services and support as detailed in Paragraph 3 below, Participant agrees to perform the activities and deliver the materials as set forth in Paragraph 4 below. The Parties hereby acknowledge the adequacy of the consideration provided by each Party to the other Party.

3. Craft hereby agrees to:
a. Include on the Handwork 2026 website (the “Site”) information about Participant and a link to Participant’s website;
b. Include Participant on Handwork 2026 website lists, which could include a Craft Map and Calendar of Events; 
c. Provide a tool kit for branding events and sharing information related to the Handwork 2026 initiative;
d. Provide regular updates on the progress of the Handwork 2026 initiative;
e. Include Participant on a list of participating entities on Handwork 2026 announcements;
f. Provide opportunities for Participant to share content through Handwork 2026 digital efforts (e.g., Craft Across America and Craft 250 social media posts, etc.);
g. Craft shall have the right to edit any of the materials, deliverables, videos and images provided by Participant (the “Materials”), which shall include the right to re-size, compress, re-configure, crop and use alternate formats to optimize the Materials for internet and mobile viewing, subject to Craft’s timely receipt of any restrictions or limitations provided to Craft; and
h. Craft shall have the right to use, and to grant to third parties the right to use clips, excerpts and elements from the Materials, in their original or edited form, alone or with third-party elements, to create key art to promote, advertise, publicize, exhibit the Site and/or the Handwork initiative, and related events and initiatives in all media, and for institutional promotion.

4. Participant hereby agrees to:
a. Organize at least one craft-related event during Calendar Year 2026 (the “Event”). The Event might be an exhibition, artist lecture, workshop, symposium, or other craft-related projects or programs. Previously scheduled Events that align with the initiative are eligible;
b. Include the Handwork 2026 logo on all Event materials (wall labels, marketing materials, website, social media posts, etc.);
c. Share information provided by Craft about Handwork 2026 with Participant’s members and followers;
d. Deliver to Craft in America Participant’s informational materials to be included on the Handwork 2026 website (e.g., text about the organization, representative images/videos, a link to Participant’s website, etc.) (the “Deliverables”);
e. Grant to Craft the right to include Participant’s submitted images, videos and text for use on the Handwork 2026 website, for press, promotion and social media (the Handwork’s Sites”);

5. It is agreed and understood that Participant’s relationship to Craft is that of an independent Contractor. Furthermore, the Parties acknowledge that no employer/employee or agency relationship is formed hereunder.

6. All right, title and interest in and to any Deliverables created and/or provided by Participant as part of this Agreement will at all times belong solely and exclusively to Participant, its clients or its assigns, for use in any manner or media it may make or authorize, whether now known or hereafter created, throughout the world in perpetuity.

7. Craft shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason by notifying Participant in writing of such termination (“Notice”). Participant will remove the Handwork logo from all materials if so requested by Craft in the termination Notice. Craft shall also have the right in its sole and exclusive discretion to remove certain Deliverables from Craft’s websites, even in instances where Craft has not exercised its right to terminate.

8. A waiver by either party of any of the T&C’s of this Agreement in any one instance shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such term or condition for the future, or of any subsequent breach thereof. All rights, remedies, undertakings, obligations and agreements contained in this Agreement shall be cumulative and none of them shall be in limitation of any other remedy, right, undertaking, obligation or agreement.

9. Participant represents and warrants that it has the legal right and power to enter into this Agreement and provide the services and Deliverables specified herein, and that the provision of such services and Deliverables will not conflict with or violate any commitment or understanding Participant has with any other person or entity, nor infringe upon any rights of intellectual property, privacy or publicity or any rights of any other person or entity.

10. Participant shall be responsible for securing all third-party rights and clearances necessary to allow Craft to include the Deliverables on the Handwork Site.

11. Participant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold Craft harmless, including Craft’s subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of Craft’s respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of: (1) Participant’s breach of the T&C’s; (2) any breach of Participant’s representations and warranties set forth in the Agreement; and (3) Participant’s violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights. Each Party will use reasonable efforts to notify the other Party of any such claim, action, or proceeding which is subject to this indemnification upon becoming aware of such claim.

12. To the extent that any provision of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the validity and enforceability of the remainder of such provisions and of this Agreement shall be unaffected.

13. This Agreement may not be assigned or transferred, in whole or in part, expressly or by operation of law, by either party without the express written approval of the other Party.

14. This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the Parties relating to the subject matter herein contained, and this Agreement cannot be changed or terminated orally. The Parties hereto indicate their acknowledgment and consent to the terms of this Agreement by signing as indicated below. This Agreement and all matters or issues collateral thereto shall be governed by the laws of the state of California applicable to contracts performed entirely therein.

15. Dispute Resolution
a. Informal Negotiations. The Parties agree to enter into good faith discussion to resolve any dispute, controversy, or claim related to the T&C’s (each a “Dispute” and collectively, the “Disputes”) brought by either Participant or Craft.
b. Binding Arbitration. If, despite their good faith efforts, the Parties are not able to resolve the dispute, either Party may elect to submit the issue to binding arbitration by providing written notification to the other Party of its intent (“Arbitration Notice”). Any arbitration proceedings will be settled by arbitration in California in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association and the law of the state of California will apply, with any award being final. Any final award of the arbitrators may be entered as a judgment in any court having competent jurisdiction over the Parties. If for any reason, a Dispute proceeds in court rather than arbitration, the Dispute shall be commenced or prosecuted in the state and federal courts located in California, and the Parties hereby consent to, and waive all defenses asserting lack of personal jurisdiction, and forum non conveniens with respect to venue and jurisdiction in such state and federal courts. The arbitration shall be commenced and conducted under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) and, where appropriate, the AAA’s Supplementary Procedures for Consumer Related Disputes (“AAA Consumer Rules”), both of which are available at the American Arbitration Association (AAA) websites. Participant’s arbitration fees and share of arbitrator compensation shall be governed by the AAA Consumer Rules. The arbitration may be conducted in person, through the submission of documents, by phone, or online. The arbitrator will make a decision in writing, but need not provide a statement of reasons unless requested by either Party. The arbitrator must follow applicable law, and any award may be challenged if a Party alleges that the arbitrator failed to do so. Except where otherwise required by the applicable AAA rules or applicable law, the arbitration will take place in Los Angeles, California. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Parties may litigate in court to compel arbitration, stay proceedings pending arbitration, or to confirm, modify, vacate, or enter judgment on the award entered.

16. Participant agrees that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by all of the T&C’s of this legally-binding agreement (the “Agreement”), whether personally or on behalf of an entity, and CRAFT IN AMERICA, INC, concerning your Participation in Craft’s HANDWORK: CELEBRATING AMERICAN CRAFT 2026 initiative.

17. Intellectual Property Rights
a. Craft’s intellectual property
(i). Craft is the owner or the licensee of all intellectual property rights in the Craft website, including all source code, databases, functionality, software, websites designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics in the Services (collectively, the “Content”), as well as the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the “Marks”).
(ii). Craft’s Content and Marks are protected by copyright and trademark laws (and various other intellectual property rights and unfair competition laws) and treaties in the United States and around the world.
(iii). The Content and Marks are provided in “AS IS” for Participant’s personal, non-commercial use only.
(iv) If Participant wishes to make any use of Craft’s Content, or Marks other than as set out in this Agreement or elsewhere in the T&C’s, please address your request to:  handwork@craftinamerica.org. Permission to post, reproduce, or publicly display any part of our Craft’s Services or Content, is contingent upon Participant’s agreement to identify Craft as the owners or licensors of the Services, Content, or Marks, and ensure that any copyright or proprietary notice appears or is visible on posting, reproducing, or displaying Craft’s Content.
b. Participant’s intellectual property. As set forth in Paragraph 6 above, all right, title and interest in and to any Deliverables created and/or provided by Participant as part of this Agreement will at all times belong solely and exclusively to Participant, its clients or its assigns.

18. Modifications and Amendments. Any changes to this Agreement will be in the form of a written amendment signed by both Parties.

19. No Waiver. Any decision by Craft not to terminate this Agreement, or any inaction by Craft with respect to any failure by Participant to keep or perform any covenant or condition of this Agreement will not be deemed a waiver of any preceding, succeeding, or continuing breach of the same, or of any other covenant or condition, or of any rights or remedies with regard thereto or with regard to any other provision of this Agreement.

20. Duty to Cooperate. Each party shall cooperate with the other party regarding all reasonable requests in an effort to further the purposes of this Agreement, including the execution of documents and certificates as required.

21. Illegality. If there will exist any conflict between any provisions of this Agreement and any law, regulation, or administrative policy now existing or hereinafter in force, such provisions will be limited or eliminated to the extent (but only to the extent) necessary to remove such conflict; and as so modified the remaining provisions of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect.