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Sorry to hear about this mess - but just a few comments based on my experience
1) NDA's mean nothing on the net - most judges don't have a clue to make a ruling
2) Did you check any references for her?
3) Did you get her to fill out a detailed summary of cost and offering including timelines
4) Never pay but pay in blocks based on work that has been accomplished successfully
5) If someone has to buy etc anything to complete a design (not considered in first summary) - then technically it's their responsibility. If it is recommended software or a featured integration that's a must you buy it and get a programmer to do it.
Designers are good at design - they should be able to not only create rather than steal but be prepared to sign over designs to you and only use it on their website with your permission as a reference.
If any of those points failed then sadly you're out of luck.
There are a few more but those are the basics... take it from someone who's seen way to many designer rip off's over the years.
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