State of Mind Designs, LLC agrees to allow house plan purchasers to reuse the house plans they purchase on this website.
For and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this contract and intending to be legally bound, the parties do agree as follows:
- This Reuse Agreement entitles Cllent to build from the Plans only once, and only at the Location specified within this agreement. This entitlement extends to the orlglnal Cllent only and Is not transferable. Additional reuse agreements must be entered Into If Cllent wishes to construct the Plans at a different location other than Location specified herein.
- The license granted herein is not exclusive and State of Mind Designs LLC retains full right, title and ownership to Plans, and is entitled to use and distribute the Plans, for commercial purposes or otherwise, in State of Mind Designs LLC’s sole discretion. State of Mind Designs LLC retains all copyrights to the Plans and all Derivative Works. Plans are subject to copyright protection under the Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act of 1990. Modified Plans are considered Derivative Works of the original and receive the same copyright protection, even if completely redrawn. Unauthorized use or duplication of the Plans, or the works or forms represented In the Plans, Is a violation of Federal Law.
- State of Mind Designs LLC strives to provide plans with the highest levels of design quality and thoroughly detailed construction documents. However, due to the unique of each local building code, building site and varying regional conditions, State of Mind Designs LLC cannot assume liability for structural matters or compliance with local building codes and standard building practices, as well as zoning requirements.
- A review of the Plans for compliance with local building codes may be necessary. It is the Client’s responsibility to engage a qualified contractor to ensure that construction meets standard building practices as well as zoning requirements. The Client is also responsible for ensuring that the existing load bearing capacity of the soil at the building site is incorporated into the foundations and other structural systems. lf the Client and/or contractor are not qualified to assess these local site conditions then State of Mind Designs LLC strongly recommends that a licensed structural engineer be engaged to review and approve all structural elements of the Plans.
- State of Mind Designs LLC specifically renounces all warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purposes associated with the plans and derivative works. State of Mind Designs LLC shall not be liable for loss of profits, incidental or consequential damage in any case. State of Mind Designs LLC shall not be liable for any errors, omissions or deficiencies of any third parties.
- This reuse agreement shall be construed under the laws of the state of South Carolina.