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Good for you for letting everyone know to read the fine print before signing up.
I definitely don’t want to be “owned” by a company. Thank you so much for this explanation.
Thank you for the information. Cricut has been running off the rails for a while now. They should just stick with the machines, fixing bugs and let their own designers do the work they're being paid to do. Besides im worth more than $15. A design and no one is going to use my designs without my permission and me being paid for each use. A huge thank you!!
I had to jump on and comment, thank you for posting this! I will agree on all points, and I for one do not like when someone only says good things about a company no matter what that company does, because at that point, you know they're not being honest. That is one of the reasons I love watching you, you are honest, when you do not like something you tell us, I for one really appreciate that.
Thank you for sharing this. It really says a lot about a company when they do something like this.
Great video. I am so happy I went with a different brand. No company is perfect but Cricut needs to wake up.
They've always been this way, it's the public that needs to wake up and quit buying the products.
Corrine, thank you for always being 💯 with us!!! All I can say IS WOW just WOW!!!!!!
I have ALWAYS loved your honesty.
They are totally counting on people signing up without reading the "small (or large) print"!
@@annenelson5165 yep absolutely. Im hoping I can at least save one person from signing their life away!
Wow! It’s really great that you took the time and energy to share this important info! It’s very hard to understand all the terms that sites put out. I just don’t believe it’s ok for them to “own and use” your work. Ty for your time.
I'm still using my Cricut 1st generation Cricut. I have at tons of cartridges in their original boxes abd they do all I nedd them to do.
Scrapbooks, selk made albums, cards, fun things like haunted houses, trees, flowers...
The 45 a month is pennies when you factor in your time, electricity to make the project, run your camera and internet, cost of materials plus the 2 years, and them being able to use your videos however they want. Big fat hell no. Run from it.
@@Babs-Veterans-are-Family they can use your videos forever
Damn near chilling. I mean, really?
Thank you for this. Most people do not read the full contract they sign. I live my cricut explore air and mini press but I have issues with their customer service and other products. I would never sell my sole for $15 on my work. Also as you said contract like that tell me they are greedy and scammy as well as not confident in their products. People are crazy to sign up for this. And many of these even go further( maybe this does I haven't read it...) by saying we can change terms at any time . They also play to people's ego...people want to be able to say " cricut picked my stuff!" Don't fall for that.
Yes! The Cricut picked me is going to be a big one. I know when I was just a little baby in the industry I probably would have sold my soul looking at a big company like them to share my stuff. I just hope other don't do this and know that there are so many other companies who will value you and the work you do and not treat you this way for $15
Corinne, you are an Earth Angel with a heart of gold! It's so kind of you to take the time from your day to make us all aware of what's going on, and I for one, appreciate all you do for us.
It's frustrating when companies like Cricut have their T&C laid out in such a way that not everyone, for whatever reason, is going to fully understand what they are signing up for, only to discover the truth once they have signed on 'the dotted line'!
Love Cricut's Machines but as for them as a Company? Not so much. Their Products? Again, not so much. I've had so many problems.
Take Care, Remain Safe.
Love and Hugs to you and your Family across the pond from Bonnie Scotland, UK as always. Chrissy 💕💕
And another thing . . . $15 a post, half of which is taxed, because it’s a self-employment arrangement. So, actually, $7.50. And you’ve paid for the vinyl, the blades, the electricity, the mats…So, add it up, and maybe you’re getting more like $3 for each upload?
Thank you Corrine. We love you back❤️ More creatives should be this concerned and honest. We’re lucky to have you!
Very nice of you to share this information with us
! Thank you so much!
SMH! Thanks for the info. Cricut never ceases to amaze me. I love using their machines, and sometimes I like DS, but this doesn’t make ANY sense. We pay out the wazoo for their machines, tools, and products and they want to pay $45 a month for the content that we create? How many months would it take for that $45 dollars to buy one of the Cricut Venture, Heat Press, Maker 3 Bundles??? Cricut will not be getting any more of my money. 🫤 And another thing…I just don’t wanna be a part of their little “Collective”…sounds like a cult. Not to mention my mouth is seldom ever “politically” correct. 🙄
Thank you for reading & paying attention to the fine print! I am a recent Cricut user, mostly to make cards, but am considering joining the regular monthly access. Now I am not so sure I want to give them my money for any reason. Really appreciate your honesty, & you just earned a new subscriber.
Honestly check out creative fabrica. Its a fraction of the price and they have so many things like better fonts and designs www.creativefabrica.com/ref/236877/
Cricut know 75% of the people will not read the contract thank you for this post
I love and appreciate your passion for advocacy :) thank you
I found this very informative and appreciate that you look out for the little guys. Very video you put out is helpful to someone.
Well that's one way to shut people up when they start complaining about design space.... As long as they are part of the program AND 2 years following, they can't say anything bad. Can you imagine the lawsuits that are going come from this? People aren't going to think about this ridiculous agreement a year and a half after they leave the program, they're going to comment in some Facebook group about design space being crap and the next thing they know they're going to end up in court- I don't know how this is even legal and I hope someone's attorney shuts it down because it's absolutely ridiculous.
And for those that don't think Cricut Actually come after you, why would they bother putting that 2-year stipulation in there if they weren't going to push it? Look at how they behaved from day one?
I managed a craft store way back in the late '80s and didn't like Provo Craft then (their parent company) And I don't like them now. Don't get me wrong, I've had just about every machine Cricut ever put out, including the Imagine (which I loved because apparently I'm one of 17 people who actually got a good machine 😂)- but I've never liked the customer service, I never agreed with the fact that before they had an online design program, we weren't allowed to use third party programs and they were actively putting stops in the machines to make sure we didn't. There were two or three other companies putting out programs we could have used- and did use until Cricut found out- and they were taking people to court for using the programs.
I love my machines, but if the software doesn't work they might as well be a boat anchor. Which is exactly why I went to silhouette and never looked back. ❤ Yes the software had a definite learning curve but once I got the hang of it, I can't imagine ever fighting with design space again.
Why would they spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to stop us from using A third party online design program? They didn't have one to offer us yet so why would they care? Why? Because we didn't have to buy their ridiculously priced cartridges if we used the online third party program and they weren't going to stand for it.
They come out with infusible ink- (ya' know, sublimation?) And try to convince everyone that they have to CRICUT blanks it won't work. They were all over the Facebook groups shutting down anyone, including myself LOL, who was telling people it was simply sublimation and you could use any sublimation blank from anywhere- because again, they were losing money.
It's always been about the money, they don't care about customer service, they don't care about making a design program that actually works for the machines that HAVE to use that design program, they just keep coming out with new machine after new machine after new machine, instead of fixing the software that runs the machines.
It's disgusting and I don't understand how they get by with it.
I made videos about using non cricut blanks with infusible ink and people were like “what!? You can do that?” Yeah you can and spend wayyyy less
Thanks for the info...hard to believe , most reputable companies want to hear positive and negative about their company and it's products....sounds like a shady outfit if you ask me...I'll move on , thanks again!
Thank you for the advice! 😊 I totally agree with you!
Hi Corinne 👋🏽. Thank You so much for putting this video out and informing us crafters of what's going on with Cricut. I really appreciated 🙏🏽 from the bottom of my heart ❤️, and yes we're friends 😊. I Love your channel and you as a person. I recently just found out about maybe a couple of months ago that I don't own my content that I design in Cricut Design Space nor could I save them on my computer to use with other software. I would Love to one day own a Siser Romeo or Juliet Cutting Machine. Keep up the Awesome work and keep the content coming because I'm definitely here for it. Great Job and Video. ❤😊❤
YOU ARE SUPER AWESOME!!!!! You're wonderful for sharing this info! ❤
Thank you for the information!
Honesty is key. Thank you for your time sharing this.
Thanks for letting us know all the information.
This sounds absolutely ridiculous!! They will not only own your stuff but can do with it whatever they like... Who do they think they are????? TH8S IS INSANE!!! Thanks for the heads-up for everyone!!
Thanks for the necessary truthful info.
I left Cricut behind many years ago when the kept its users from being able to use sure cuts a lot. Went out and purchased my silhouette. I purchased several Cricuts up to that point. Never again also their software locks you up and you can’t download to svg file. No never going back!
Thank you!
Thank you so much for looking out for everyone!
I'm glad that I don't have to worry about this. I'm not a creator, influence,r or any of that. Thanks for the video.
Thank You!
Thanks for sharing!
Wowwww, thank you soooo much for sharing.This is so very important. I’ve steered away from Crichton design space. It’s very disappointing for sure
Thank you for this video!
Thank you for posting this!
Thanks for this informativo video.
Best video ever! You are one of my favorite creators to watch on UA-cam! Your tutorials are awesome (easy to follow along, you're always honest & transparent & that is so valuable!) & I have learned a lot of awesome things from you 🙂 but this video here is epic! I wish people were more honest & transparent like this in the crafting/creators space. So many people don't know the ins & outs of these things & can get "blinded by shiny objects" - so important to talk about the "if it looks too good to be true..."
I have been more attuned to something weird going on with cricut after seeing Tanner from MGL do a few videos about the issues cricut should be fixing instead of growing at a more rapid pace than expected. **Growth sucks, but maybe it's like a weird way to save money on big-time advertising execs? The economy is weird (voting year) & what is better than "free advertising"?! Well, the fine print makes it free for them to use what you spent your time & money on. They probably also hope that the $45/ month is going to be spent with them because you need to buy more stuff to keep creating free content for them 🤦♀️🤬
@@PikkiNeterson you hit the nail on the head about them hoping that money will go back to them. I have a feeling it will because you have to use their materials to make the videos to begin with. Like that’s crazy!
@CorinneBlackstone well hopefully they don't start censoring designs! 🤣 I honestly hope they take the time to listen to what their users are saying & having issues with. Seriously a game changer in the crafting world over the years, but as much good as they have done - now is the time to go from a marathon pace to a mall walking pace. Keep your customers happy - fix your $h!t (technical issues, etc) - & improve the quality of your products! Minor positive changes in current products would be a HUGE win for them! Technology is a tough one, & it will never be perfect, but some of these issues make me use my Maker3 less & less. Which is sad!
Amen I so agree
I thank you for sharing this information. I’m a Cricut user, I do pay the $9.99. month subscription, my reason is when Im stuck on a project or my upgrade doing something weird. There Customer Services has been totally great, they will walk me through a situation, even if it’s a difficult task I was able to FaceTime and shown exactly what I was doing incorrectly. Even emailed the how to steps after my error was resolved. Yes I could have scrolled through You Tube. But when you’re in the middle of a project, I preferred to quick assistance. I’ve purchased The Cricut Air 2 and The Cricut Maker and enjoy them very much. I do prefer to purchase other products while using my Cricut products . However I do agree with your comments on promotion by a Cricut user only and for the company to profit.
@@jaloneynorwood4306 just so you know the customer service has absolutely nothing to do with you paying for access. Everyone uses the same customer service.
not anything i would ever do, but its good info and its good that someone out there is speaking up and out about this
THANK YOU SO MUCH
Thank you for explaining this.
@@tinribs303 you are so welcome! I hope it made sense! I know sometimes legal stuff is so confusing!
Shared this in every cricut fb group im in. Thanks for making this video!
@@busyhappymama5573 thank you for sharing!
I always adored you and your content. However this video and live really really upped that. You did awesome and I really enjoyed watching you live THANK YOU XOXO
@@janinemarie631 thank you so much! I was a little worried about talking about this that people would think I was bashing cricut. I really just don’t think the program they are offering is a good idea for people.
Great post. I rarely use my cricut so I wouldn’t have joined. But it looks like they are looking for employees and paying them cheaply and taking all their hard work for 15.00. That’s crazy
Cricut literally is having folks sign a NDA! Wooooow! Red flag considering all things
Came across ur video, thanks for info. Always research and read, is a differently thing to do.
That fact that Cricut would do this is sick. This is the reason copyright laws were created is so companies couldn't do this. This is basic business knowledge and you need to have at least basically business knowledge to sell anything you do.
Wow. Thank you so much for doing this video and letting people know about this because not many people read the fine print on contracts. This is just crazy.
I hope of nothing else it gets people to start reading those fine print things!
Yes I agree
You are so right. And I do love cricut machines. But I love other products. I would never tie myself up in their corporate minutiae.
Thank you for this content!! Maybe if no one signs up -- they’ll change it!!! Appreciate you!!
So they are paying ppl to say good things about them. Hmm ....a little shady.
Corrine thank you for this.. as a small fellow creator this is not ok. Pennies for a lot of my time is not worth it. It takes me a lot of time and energy to make content. So 15 bucks isn’t worth it.. plus I get the exposure thing being in front of the millions of users who love cricut however I can’t for the life of me support this new thing they are pushing to small creators who just want to be seen. It sounds like they are trying to take advantage of creators. Just like you I do not nor will I ever be controlled by a brand. I try to tell people that there are way better items to use besides cricut. Cheaper and better. I love my machine but won’t use their products. I thank you for putting this out I read a couple of things in that new program and was like nope no way. I rather sit here n create for free. 😆
I left Cricut long ago. I had the first Personal Create and then got the Expression. Then they started changing machines and content rapidly. Too costly for me. My Expression and all my cartridges still work perfectly. My Personal Create still works also. So when my Expression no longer works I will move on to a different machine and company. Thanks for the heads up!
TY
Thank you! All too often, people don’t read and don’t realize what they’re committing to.
Ugh. I love my OG Maker-it has been a GREAT machine, but I don’t love the company at all.
Hope peeps don’t fall for this program of theirs, SMH. Ick ick ick.
Thank you for the information Corinne; very informative and important information. Glad I never considered signing up! I have also become disillusioned with Cricut and their products. We used to be able to save our Cricut designs on Pinterest so that we could print them and use them how we choose. Unless I am missing something everything made in the Cricut program is strictly Cricut usable. 😢 I never post any of my creations on there program as public; they are mine and mine solely.
@@cherylhendershot2859 there are ways to get the designs out I made a video but realized I used a design I shouldn’t have so I’m refilling right now to replace that design should be up in a few hours
@CorinneBlackstone Thank you so much! I haven't spent a ton of time trying to figure it out, but I have tried several times. I don't feel it's right to hold our creations hostage.
Ty Corinne. This is incredibly worrying and it's so great that you've given out this valuable advice.
I wondered what you think about the cricut contributing artists and whether it's worth doing when they open up again to new artists?
Great video 💪 xx
I imagine their TOS is going to be quite similar. I have not read that one but I personally can’t imagine them actually paying anyone what their work is actually worth. If you want to design I would personally open up your own website for your digital designs
Thanks for the info. Cricut is extremely proprietary about their products/content. They're only interested in creating new machines that you have to buy instead of repairing,refurbishing or upgrading their older machines.
Big fat hell no I’ve noticed it. It feels like it’s a scam to get more money out of us.
And ANOTHER thing. Will we know who is and is not in the collective? Can I trust ANY Cricut reviews after this?
Good point!!
I’ve had a cricut, maker and joy for years and nothing works! My maker literally won’t work. My joy blade runs out within a few cuts. I spent so much time watching creators like you and learning to use the software and really knew my stuff. Now I’m over them. They seem so different than 7 years ago.
I always appreciate when people publicly let others know when they believe a company is not doing something ethically or in the best interest of its customers. So thank you...I just happened across your vid in my feed 👍
I'm a fairly new & beginner user of Cricut and will never be an "influencer" but I still like to know what corporate & too often GREEDY businesses are doing to get our money and how they usually raise their prices whenever their massive profits show even the slightest dip and in this case, push their customers to give them something for nothing.
I'm a relatively new & not advanced #Cricut user and purchased a Joy a few years ago, then a Joy Xtra last year. They're great & handy little machines for practical & decorative purposes and I even considered getting a more advanced machine. But not right now. I just don't need it. I subscribe to DS for $10/mo. and like having all the choices it offers. But I think I may cancel subscription soon bc I just don't use it enough to make it worth to what ends up being $120/yr. If they raise the monthly fee, I'll cancel for certain.
So thanks again for keeping Cricut users informed!
Welcome to the cricut world! The joy xtra is such a great little machine I love mine! Perfect for those quick projects.
I agree the all access can be pricey. I am thinking about doing a video that talks about the all access only features and then ways to use those features other places for free!
Like the saying goes IF SOMETHING SOUNDS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT PROBABLY IS!!!!!
I’ve used metal dies with cutting machines but never bought Cricut collection cutting machines. The value of the machine is there but so expensive and upgrading too frequently to justify the costs.
@@rhondalaflamme462 if you saw the comment posted in reply to you please know I am sorry and that person is no longer welcome on my channel. You opinion is your opinion and you are more than welcome to share it here! We are a safe space and we only do honestly!
👋, another way to take our freedom of speech.
Wow 😮 this is taking it to fare. I hear you 😠 😡
Cricuit or any company to take advantage of people is wrong.
They sold out to vanguard & blackrock so you can expect things like this.
You better know who there stockholders are! Largest shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc, BlackRock Inc., Morgan Stanley, Tenzing Global Management, LLC, IWM - iShares Russell 2000 ETF, Millennium Management Llc, Geode Capital Management, Llc, State Street Corp, NAESX - Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Investor Shares, and VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market ... All these companies are EVIL! Don’t believe me, research them!
They’d better have a lawyer look at the agreement because they could be sued for everything they own! Remember these people want you to own nothing and be happy.
Sounding like their to lazy to creat etheir own videos!
Ultimately, Cricut will OWN you for 2 years.
I remember them having something like that group thing some time ago. I don't use my Cricut that much to join it.
They’re not even paying you $15, because it’s only credit for their product, which includes they’re markup. In actuality they’re only paying you for their costs, and still making their usual profit. Unless I misunderstood, they’re not reimbursing you cash.
@@2busygal it’s worded quite deceptively. I don’t have time right now to dig into it. It says cash rewards so it’s hard to say how that is going to be awarded. I’m going to dig once I finish a video edit and see if I can find a real answer as to how those rewards work if it’s just credit to the cricut site or actual cash
@@CorinneBlackstone thanks Corinne. Appreciate the videos. Making videos isn’t my thing, and while I enjoy and use my machine, I’m not a big fan of their consumable products, so not something I’d sign up for. But I always like to know the dynamics of organizations and how they treat their customers.
@@2busygal so I did some digging and I cannot find anything saying exactly what or how it’s being paid.
What are the better products?
@@Beremedrano24 www.143vinyl.com/starcraft-hd-permanent-adhesive-vinyl/?partner=196113
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I can't even express how disappointed I am in Cricut right now. I considered this a slap in the face to all faithful Cricut-ers.
I get what you’re saying but people don’t have to join, they can just use their machines as before. It’s just an extra. What I feel it actually is is cheap advertising for cricut. It also needs policing properly because people will have to be very pro and no negatives and so because it’s paid it won’t be impartial so people need to be aware so I think the tag that states that needs to be very visible. The fact that you have to agree not to disparage them for TWO years after is utterly ridiculous. It’s misleading to people because things do go wrong or products don’t turn out great (a fair few of my pens!) you can’t actually tell people 😡
That's why I don't use the design space paid stuff because I created some stuff three yrs ago n unless I pay again I can't access my content that I made I lost my job n can't afford the access n it's my content so I'll use free or I'll use siloutte which i have pd for but seems to be better than cricuit access im trying to learn how to use their software n my machine Cricuit machine s cost so much their software in my opinion should be free n u still have to buy blades tools that fit just the Cricuit machine s n the updates are not that good so I feel this program is just away to rip us off
When I first considered buying a Cricut when they had cartridges I debated and researched and realized the high cost of images and the functions of the machine but then I found out about Silhouette that was all computer based and allowed more creative freedom and I get to keep all my images so I was sold and bought the original silhouette Cameo and used it for 8 yrs with the Designer Edition software before I upgraded to Cameo 3 and Business Edition. I still love it and a happy owner of over 11 yrs… I OWN over 16k images and never had problems with silhouette and can use after market blades and housings from anywhere
First of all, I'm new to cricut. My kids just gave me a machine for mother's day. My question is, is this the same thing as cricut access? Thank you for the info, love your work.
@@gloriarodriguez4469 no as I explained in the video this is cricut wanting people to make videos for them and post them with certain criteria. This has nothing to do with cricut design space access
This is sad. They want to take advantage of crafters work. Cricut knows that most won’t read the fine print! SMH
Thank you for sounding the alarm
Wow 😮Good catch. This holds you bound to the crappy Cricut products for two years?? Unbelievable
Years ago (over 8 years) when I was going to buy an electronic die cutting machine, I research all companies. I found Cricut was the worst company. The discontinue their products too often, forcing customers to invest in new machines. Plus, the idea you need to upload your own designs into the program in their website and only be able to use them if you have an account was my decision maker.
I like freedom to design and save in my computer/CD/USB on wherever I want, and I like not to need internet to work on my designs. I know Cricut changed some of that, but still they are too possessive.
I choose Silhouette Cameo and never had any issues with the company, their machine or their program.
Yes, the DOJ should get involved in Cricut's new program as the DOJ's lawsuit is doing with Adobe Software.
@@billholder253 I need to look into what’s going on with Adobe for sure!
Thank you for the info. I'm definitely staying away. I don't like cricut vinyl. I've had bad experiences with it.
Just WOW! So shady. Thank you so much for this and your frankness. 😊
Your cat is supervising you very closely. lol
@@melaniejurgovan lol she’s a nosy gal!
I will never “join” ANY Cricut program. Not their subscription program. Not their creator’s program. Nada. Any of this sort of brand program is set up to screw designers. A $400 machine is enough “joining” for me. Cricut needs to take a hard look at the wholesale exodus from Adobe right now and learn that they can’t rip off their customers and expect us to “join”.
I’m new to Cricut (forgive me if someone has already asked) but do you recommend a person take up their offer to purchase Cricut Access program as well? I read some info on Creative Fabrica and I’m spanking brand new rookie to Cricut. Wondering which is better and more advantageous. Appreciate your advice and response!
I think starting out cricut access is great because it’s all in one place. Use that free trial and sign up for a month or two once you are comfortable then cancel and get a subscription to creative fabrica. I am going to be doing a video on how to use all the cricut access functions without paying the subscription
But I have the cricut machine I can use anything with ought voiding waranty?
@@Beremedrano24 your warranty is only 1 year and how the heck would they know if you used something that wasn’t cricut branded materials?
@@CorinneBlackstone mmm true lol didnt even think I just got scared ahahhaha
Sorry for this long comment, but it is relevant. I may not have all the details exactly correct, and this is my opinion. But I recall, noticing something about the way #Cricut did their marketing and promotion through their retailers, a few years ago,, that didn't set well with me. Not that long before AC MOORE, an arts & craft chain...smaller than Michael's, but fairly big in the eastern U.S., announced they were closing and did close their doors in 2021/22, I walked into my local AC MOORE's one day and was gobsmacked. I saw this WALL of nothing but Cricut machines and supplies and then at least a couple of rows of Cricut products. Many of the other brands of papercrafting supplies that I was used to seeing were not there or reduced or pushed to the back or not so easily located or seen.
I'm wondering if, at that time, in order for retailers to sell Cricut machines and supplies that they were FORCED to buy large quantities of Cricut inventory and then promote Cricut machines and supplies exclusively or almost exclusively? I'm then wondering if by being forced to buy large quantities of Cricut inventory (that they couldn't sell) and promote Cricut products so much, ended up in majorly contributing to AC MOORE's ultimate bankruptcy and negative profits and permanently closing their doors. I read that Michael's (a direct competitor of AC MOORE) purchased what was left of AC MOORE, so one has to wonder about that too. Now at least, I'm not seeing so much Cricut at Michael's...my only big arts/crafts store nearby (except for Joann's) ...and there are other brand machines & supplies prominently displayed along with Cricut. Joann's, who is now in financial trouble, also had prominent displays of Cricut machines and supplies that they don't have so much of now, but still have a lot of. I'm wondering...has Cricut contributed, to at least some, of the closing of crafting retailers who were forced to buy large quantities of their machines and supplies that they couldn't make enough profit on?
I have noticed that too out here on the west coast in Michael's and Joann's. Makes me sad. 😢
@@nancyloomis3046 this is an interesting thought process. It would absolutely make sense and I imagine that yes cricut probably to a point did make retailer display their products up front and in the face.
Ps I miss AC MOORE. I used to love that store!
It’s awful that people might sign up and then decide they aren’t happy and aren’t able to say why
Wow! Seems wildly abusive to creators. They can use your stuff for free forever, but silence you for 2 years after you think you have cut ties? I hope creators get this message.
Yeah, I won't be signing up for that because 1) I don't use/buy cricut products and 2) that document is ridiculous, and basically theft of intellectual property of the creator.
They probably slashed their marketing budget and getting free marketing this way.
so basically they can steal your creations and call it their own, I don't think having stuff copyrighted would help if you agree to their terms. You would be working for them for minimum wage {or less}
They should have basically wrote "sell your soul for $15"
@@lisavanderhoof honestly this would have been super accurate!!!
Thank you for taking the time to share this!
Will our cricut work using other programs?
@@conniedingman6978 no. You have to cut through design space
The yearly access fee is enough for me, compared to other brands where you pay a one time fee and you’re done.
Or like Silhouette, I don't pay anything, just buy a design from their store or get a subscription if I wanted. I don't buy designs, because I always design my own, so I never pay anything. I only paid one time only $50 for a business edition of their program on sale 8 years ago. Not a penny since.
They learned all this from Stampin Up!
@@purplelizarddesigns I never followed stampin up as a company they were an MLM if I recall correctly
This is so sad. I never knew this about the company
Is this program for those that make videos to share or post their crafts on social media?
It is open to anyone who wants to share their crafts on instagram or Tiktok. They do not need to be an established content creator or influencer. I am not sure if they will let everyone in or just some people and I do not know their criteria for allowing people to join.
But they can say bad things about you if they want to!
lol right!?
I'm Australian and have absolutely no intention of signing up to this program but gee whiz this is freaking horrid! Well done and thank you for sharing this. I also sincerely hope you don't suffer ramifications for doing this - ??