WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
HOUSE PLANS, DESIGN COPYRIGHTS and COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

All of our plans are protected by The United States Copyright Act. Reproduction of these plans, either in whole or in part, including any form of copying, distribution, dissemination, preparation, of derivative works therefrom, for any reason without our prior written permission, is strictly prohibited. The purchase of a set of home plans in no way transfers any copyright or other ownership interest in it to the buyer except for a limited license to use that set of home plans for the construction of one, and only only one, dwelling unit.

Similarly, the purchase of reproducible home plans (vellums) carry the same copyright protection as stated above; whereas a purchaser of the reproducible plan is granted a license to modify and make copies of the modified documents for the purchaser's use in the construction of a single dwelling unit. Making copies of our bond drawings is illegal.

Copyright and licensing of home plans for construction exists to protect all parties. It respects and supports the intellectual property of the original architect or designer.

Copyright law has been reinforced over the past few years. Willful infringement could cause settlements for statutory damages up to $150,000 plus attorney fees, damages and loss of profits.

COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
Any party who participates in copyright violation may be responsible, including the purchaser, designers, architects, engineers, drafters, homeowners, builders, contractors, subcontractors, printers, developers and real estate agencies. It does not matter whether or not the individual knows that a violation is being committed. Ignorance of the law does not protect an individual from copyright prosecution and fine.

Should any questions arise concerning this copyright statement or concerning fees for multiple use of our construction documents, please call James Fahy Design at 1-800-295-6665.