Terms of Use

Agreement to Homer Laughlin China’s Terms

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this site. Homer Laughlin China operates this official brand website to showcase our heritage china patterns, provide collecting guides, and connect you with authentic pieces available through our retail partners.

About Homer Laughlin China’s Official Site

Homer Laughlin China is an official brand website focused on vintage and collectible china patterns. We showcase iconic dinnerware including Virginia Rose, Eggshell Georgian, Harlequin, Fiesta, and Restaurant Ware collections. We provide pattern guides, historical context, and collecting resources, and link to Amazon.com where purchases of vintage Homer Laughlin pieces are completed. Homer Laughlin China earns affiliate commissions on qualifying purchases through the Amazon Associates Program.

How Homer Laughlin China Earns Through Amazon Associates

Homer Laughlin China participates in the Amazon Associates Program. We earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through our affiliate links to vintage china, dinnerware, and collectible pieces on Amazon.com. Our coverage of Homer Laughlin patterns is based on independent editorial judgment grounded in our brand’s 150-year heritage. We are not paid by third-party sellers or platforms to feature specific pieces or patterns.

Homer Laughlin China’s Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this site — including text, images, graphics, logos, pattern photography, historical documentation, and page designs — is the property of Homer Laughlin China or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may use this content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Reproduction, distribution, or commercial use without written permission is prohibited.

The Homer Laughlin name, historic brand marks, and pattern names including Virginia Rose, Eggshell Georgian, Fiesta, Harlequin, Rhythm, Hudson, and others are trademarks of Homer Laughlin China Company. Third-party brand names and trademarks referenced on this site remain the property of their respective owners.

Acceptable Use of Homer Laughlin China’s Site

You agree to use this site only for lawful purposes. You may not: scrape or systematically extract content including pattern catalogs, historical records, or collecting guides; attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its systems; transmit harmful, unlawful, or disruptive content; misrepresent affiliation with Homer Laughlin China; or use the site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.

User Submissions to Homer Laughlin China

If this site accepts comments, pattern identification requests, or other user submissions, you grant Homer Laughlin China a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute such content. Homer Laughlin China reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove any user submissions at its sole discretion. Submissions that violate these Terms, infringe intellectual property rights, or are deemed inappropriate will be removed.

Third-Party Links and Collecting Resources

This site contains links to Amazon.com and other third-party websites including auction platforms, antique dealer sites, and collector resources. These links are provided for your convenience. Homer Laughlin China does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, authenticity guarantees, or accuracy of any third-party site. Visiting external links is at your own risk. We encourage collectors to verify the authenticity and condition of vintage pieces before purchase.

Homer Laughlin China’s Disclaimer of Warranties

This site and its content are provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Homer Laughlin China does not warrant that the site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses or other harmful components. While we strive to provide accurate historical information, pattern identification guidance, and collecting resources, we make no warranty regarding the completeness or accuracy of pattern catalogs, date code interpretations, or valuation ranges.

Limitation of Liability for China Pattern Information

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Homer Laughlin China shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising from your use of this site. This includes but is not limited to: decisions made based on pattern identification guidance, valuation estimates, or collecting advice; purchases of vintage or reproduction pieces through third-party sellers; or reliance on historical production information.

In no event shall Homer Laughlin China’s total liability exceed one hundred US dollars ($100).

Indemnification Agreement

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Homer Laughlin China and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your use of this site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.

Privacy and Data Collection for China Pattern Site Users

Your use of this site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how Homer Laughlin China collects, uses, and protects your information when you browse our pattern catalogs, use collecting guides, or submit pattern identification requests.

Email Communications from Homer Laughlin China

If you subscribe to communications from Homer Laughlin China, you agree to receive periodic emails related to vintage china patterns, collecting guides, new pattern discoveries, historical content, and updates about our site. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in any email.

Children’s Privacy Under COPPA

This site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Changes to Homer Laughlin China’s Terms

Homer Laughlin China reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. We will indicate the effective date of the latest revision at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated with reasonable notice. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Modifications to Homer Laughlin China’s Website

Homer Laughlin China reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue this site or any part of it at any time, with or without notice, without liability to you. This includes but is not limited to: pattern catalogs, collecting guides, historical archives, identification resources, or any interactive features.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United States.

Dispute Resolution Process

Before initiating any legal action, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes with Homer Laughlin China through good-faith negotiation. If direct negotiation fails, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration or applicable legal process as permitted under United States law. Any arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Severability of Terms

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The invalidity of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Homer Laughlin China regarding your use of this site and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter herein.

Contact Homer Laughlin China

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, wish to report a violation, or need to discuss intellectual property matters, please contact us at: