Terms and Coditions

Copyright

1. The Owner acknowledges 12/12 Homes, a division of 12/12 Architects & Planners, LLC’s (the Architect’s) Construction Document Drawing plans and specifications (the Drawings), including all documents on electronic media, as instruments of professional service. The Owner will not reuse, or make or permit to be made any modifications in any form, by any method, the Drawings for any purpose other than listed herein, without previous express written authorization from the Architect.
2. The Owner agrees to waive any claim against the Architect arising from any unauthorized reuse or modification of the Drawings.
3. The Owner agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold the Architect harmless from any damage, liability or cost, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of defense, arising from any reuse or modification of the Drawings by the Owner or any person or entity which acquires or obtains the plans and specifications from or through the Owner without the prior written consent of the Architect.
4. The Architect makes no warranties, either express or implied, of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose. In no event will the Architect be liable for any loss of profit or any damages.
5. For purposes of this Contract, the deliverables will be one digital set (PDF) of the Drawings of Owner’s selected Design.
6. All reports, plans, specifications, computer files, field data, notes and other documents and instruments prepared by the Architect, as instruments of service will remain the property of the Architect. The Architect will retain all common law, statutory and other reserved rights, including the copyright thereto.
7. After payment is made, permission is granted for the reproduction of the Drawings to the Owner or the Owner’s General Contractor for the sole purpose of distribution to contractors, sub-contractors and other individuals directly involved with the construction of this project, and only this project.
8. The Architect may use any and all products of this Contract, including but not limited to the Drawings, sketches, photographs, models or other products, for all current and future marketing or publishing activities, including print and online publication. The Architect and/or photographer is granted access and permission to photograph the project during construction, and pre- and post-occupancy. At no time will use of the products include any Owner-information, including name and address, without prior consent.
9. The Owner agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the total liability of the Architect to the Owner in any way related to the project or the Contract from any cause including but not limited to the negligence, professional errors or omissions, strict liability, breach of contract or warranty, express or implied, of the Architect will not exceed $100 under this Contract.

Provided Drawings

1. The Drawings are intended to indicate design intent and basic construction detailing. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have obtained the proper professional assistance to provide standard construction details and practices, resulting in a structurally sound and weatherproof finished product. Any use of the Drawings, and/or modifications of the Drawings, by you, builders or others on your behalf, is done at your own risk.
2. The Drawings do not include any plumbing, heating or air conditioning drawings due to the wide variety of local codes and climatic conditions. We recommend that you have a local electrical engineer, mechanical engineer or builder provide such of these drawings as may be required for permits and construction.
3. Any foundation plan and associated details included in the Drawings are intended to serve as a basic guide for a typical foundation system. This typical foundation system is not site- or location-specific. You acknowledge our recommendation to hire a local licensed architect or licensed engineer to review the Drawings and provide a site-specific foundation design if found necessary. The Architect may provide site-specific information and complete stamped drawings for an Additional Fee, as negotiated prior to purchase.
4. The Drawings provide ideas and concepts and are not intended to be complete in all respects and details. Variations in standard sizes of windows and doors, brands, thicknesses, materials, types and uses of different materials may require revised details.
5. Varying local codes, ordinances, regulations, foundation requirements, and the layout of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems may also require revised details.
6. Names of materials and manufacturers shown on the Drawings do not represent an endorsement or recommendation by the Architect. Final selections of materials are the responsibility of the Owner and/or Owner’s builder, including proper installation of materials, nailing, gluing, caulking, insulating, flashing, roofing, weatherproofing and many other small items and details not necessarily indicated on the Drawings. The Architect has no control or responsibility of construction means or methods.
7. The Drawings do not include an architectural or engineering signature, seal and/or stamp. You agree to consult the local building official who can tell you if a review of the Drawings by a licensed architect or engineer is required prior to submission of the Drawings for a building permit. The Drawings may need modification to comply with local requirements. The Owner you may need to obtain permits or inspections from local governments prior to and during construction. Your right to use the Drawings is conditioned upon your agreement to, and you affirm that you will: (i) consult a locally licensed architect or engineer of your choice prior to beginning construction, and (ii) strictly comply with all local building codes, zoning requirements, and other applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and requirements.
8. Drawings purchased for homes to be built in certain jurisdictions must be redrawn by a locally registered and licensed professional; and you agree that, if applicable, you will consult a local building official or legal counsel with respect to such requirements.
9. The Architect reserves the right to correct data entry or other errors that inevitably may occur as they are discovered.
10. Some photographs shown of the Drawings and designs herein may be based on modifications made to the Drawings and, in such case, those modifications are not incorporated into the Drawings.
11. You assume all responsibility and risk for your use of the Drawings. The Drawings are provided “as is” without representations or warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including warranties of title, noninfringement, or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Without limitation of the foregoing, you agree that it is your responsibility to ensure, prior to use of any Drawings, that such Drawings are accurate, suitable for your purposes and compliant with all applicable laws.

Payment

1. The Owner will make a non-refundable Payment for the selected Design. No Drawings will be provided without payment.
2. Payment for Drawings by the Owner to the Architect indicates that the Owner is satisfied with the Drawings and may make no claim of any deficiencies in those Drawings.
3. Any requested documentation or drawings other than the purchased Drawings constitute Additional Services, and will be under separate contract with the Architect.