Terms of Service
General
This website is owned and operated by Barndo Kit Company (“COMPANY,” “we” or “us”). By accessing this Site in any manner, you agree to these Terms of Service. We reserve the right to change these Terms at any time by posting updates on this website. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.
Intellectual Property Rights
Our Protected Works
All architectural plans, floor plans, elevations, renderings, construction specifications, design drawings, and related materials (“Architectural Works”) displayed on this Site are owned by COMPANY and protected by copyright law and other applicable intellectual property laws, including:
- Barndominium and building designs, layouts, and configurations
- Elevation drawings, renderings, and visual representations
- Construction specifications, details, and technical documentation
- Proprietary systems, designs, and methodologies
- Structural details, innovations, and building solutions
- Design layouts and spatial arrangements
- Related plans and integration designs
Prohibited Uses
You are expressly prohibited from:
- Constructing, building, or developing any structure using our Architectural Works without obtaining proper written authorization from COMPANY
- Copying, reproducing, scanning, photographing, or distributing Architectural Works in any form or medium without authorization
- Creating derivative works, modifications, or adaptations based on our designs without permission
- Reverse engineering, decompiling, or analyzing our design elements or methodologies for competitive purposes
- Using Architectural Works for multiple construction projects without separate written authorization
- Sharing, transmitting, or providing access to Architectural Works to contractors, subcontractors, or third parties without express written consent from COMPANY
- Using Architectural Works for commercial development, rental properties, or investment purposes without appropriate written commercial authorization
- Posting, uploading, or distributing Architectural Works through digital platforms, social media, file-sharing services, or public forums
- Using our designs as a basis for creating competing architectural plans or services
- Any commercial use of our Architectural Works without proper licensing
Limited Access License
Site Content
This Site is provided for your personal evaluation purposes. You may not use the Site or any materials in any manner that constitutes infringement of our rights or that has not been authorized by us.
Architectural Works Access
Access to view Architectural Works is provided for consultation and preliminary evaluation purposes only. Such access does not grant construction rights, building permissions, or usage licenses.
Any downloading or printing is permitted for personal preliminary evaluation, provided that you:
- Maintain intact all copyright notices, watermarks, and proprietary markings
- Do not share, distribute, or provide access to such materials to unauthorized persons
- Acknowledge that construction and usage rights require separate written licensing
- Understand that construction, building, or development activity requires separate written licensing agreements with terms determined by COMPANY
Purchase Rights vs. Construction Authorization
Important Distinction
Purchase of or access to Architectural Works grants only viewing and preliminary evaluation rights. Construction and usage rights require separate written licensing agreements.
Construction and usage rights require separate, written licensing agreements with terms determined by COMPANY, which may include:
- Authorized construction locations and any geographic restrictions
- Number of permitted structures or uses
- Scope of permitted modifications or adaptations
- Authorized contractors and subcontractor permissions
- Duration and territorial limits of granted rights
- Compliance requirements with applicable codes and regulations
- Other terms and conditions as determined by COMPANY
Authorization Categories
COMPANY may offer various authorization categories including:
- Single-use authorizations for residential structures
- Multiple-use authorizations with specified limitations
- Commercial development authorizations
- Professional contractor authorizations
- Other categories as determined by COMPANY
Pricing displayed is for Architectural Works access unless specifically noted otherwise. Separate licensing fees and terms apply for construction and usage rights.
Purchase Rights vs. Construction Authorization
Requirements for Authorized Use:
- Obtain written authorization before any construction, building, or development activity using our Architectural Works
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary design elements and methodologies
- Use Architectural Works only for authorized purposes as specified in your licensing agreement
- Notify COMPANY immediately of any suspected copyright infringement or unauthorized use
- Provide proof of valid authorization to contractors, subcontractors, and construction professionals when required
- Restrict access to Architectural Works to only authorized persons as specified in your licensing agreement
- Comply with all applicable building codes, regulations, and permit requirements
- Engage licensed professionals for code compliance review and modifications as required
- Cooperate with COMPANY’s reasonable monitoring and enforcement activities
Prohibited Activities:
- Scanning, photographing, digitally reproducing, or creating unauthorized copies of Architectural Works
- Using Architectural Works as the basis for creating competing designs or derivative works
- Sharing or distributing plans through unauthorized digital services or platforms
- Posting or distributing plans through social media, websites, or public forums
- Allowing unauthorized persons to access, view, or use any Architectural Works
- Constructing, building, or developing any structure using our Architectural Works without proper written authorization
- Creating unauthorized modifications or derivative works based on our Architectural Works
- Using plans for commercial, business, rental, or development purposes without appropriate written authorization
- Any use not expressly authorized in your licensing agreement
Construction Compliance and Geographic Limitations
Our Architectural Works are provided as design concepts requiring professional review. You are responsible for:
- Obtaining all required permits, approvals, and regulatory compliance
- Ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal building codes and regulations
- Engaging qualified architects, engineers, and construction professionals
- Making necessary modifications to meet local requirements
- Verifying compliance with deed restrictions, covenants, and easements
- Obtaining appropriate insurance coverage
- All costs and consequences related to compliance activities
Geographic Limitations: Authorizations are valid only as specified in your written licensing agreement. International use requires separate authorization.
User-Generated Content
By submitting any material to us, you grant COMPANY a royalty-free, non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, copy, modify, transmit, distribute, and display such material in connection with our business operations. You retain ownership of your submissions, and this license does not affect your other intellectual property rights.
You represent that you own or have permission to submit any material you provide to us.
Copyright Protection and Enforcement
COMPANY protects its intellectual property rights through available legal means. Unauthorized use of our copyrighted materials may result in:
- Legal action seeking injunctive relief
- Statutory damages up to $150,000 per work infringed under federal copyright law
- Recovery of actual damages and infringer’s profits
- Attorney fees and costs as provided by law
- Other legal remedies as available
We reserve the right to pursue legal action against infringement of our intellectual property rights.
Disclaimers and Warranties
THE SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL WORKS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT ARCHITECTURAL WORKS WILL COMPLY WITH LOCAL BUILDING CODES, ZONING REQUIREMENTS, OR SITE-SPECIFIC CONDITIONS. CUSTOMERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENGAGING QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS TO REVIEW AND MODIFY DESIGNS FOR LOCAL COMPLIANCE.
COMPANY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY REGARDING STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY, SAFETY, OR SUITABILITY OF COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless COMPANY and its affiliates from claims arising out of your use of the Site or breach of these Terms.
Commercial Transactions
Purchase Acknowledgments:
When purchasing access to Architectural Works, you acknowledge:
- You are purchasing viewing and evaluation rights
- Construction and usage rights require separate written licensing agreements
- Additional licensing fees may apply for construction and usage rights
- Pricing displayed is for access rights unless specifically noted otherwise
- All sales are final and generally non-refundable due to the nature of digital content
- COMPANY may offer construction and usage licensing at its discretion
You agree to use the Site for legitimate purposes only and comply with all applicable laws.
Prohibited Site Activities
You may not:
- Interfere with or disrupt Site operations or other users
- Attempt unauthorized access to the Site or user accounts
- Post unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, or inappropriate content
- Share, post, or distribute any Architectural Works or proprietary COMPANY information without authorization
- Introduce viruses, malware, or harmful code
- Conduct unauthorized commercial activities
- Violate applicable laws or these Terms
COMPANY reserves the right to monitor Site usage and remove content or suspend access for violations of these Terms.
User Accounts
You must provide accurate registration information and maintain account security. COMPANY may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms. You are responsible for all activities under your account.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR ARCHITECTURAL WORKS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA, EVEN IF COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
COMPANY’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO COMPANY FOR THE SPECIFIC PRODUCT OR SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of certain damages, so these limitations may not apply to you.
Termination
COMPANY may terminate or suspend your access to the Site for violations of these Terms or other reasonable business purposes. Upon termination, your right to use the Site ceases, but these Terms’ provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, and liability limitations continue to apply.
Returns and Refunds
Digital Architectural Works purchases are generally non-refundable due to the immediate access provided to proprietary design information. Specific refund policies may apply to particular products or services as disclosed at the time of purchase.
General Legal Provisions
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
For copyright infringement claims under the DMCA, contact our designated agent at: info@barndokitco.com
Assignment
You may not assign your rights under these Terms without COMPANY’s written consent. COMPANY may assign its rights and obligations under these Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by Tennessee state law and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Tennessee, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with any applicable licensing agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and COMPANY regarding your use of the Site.
Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, licensing matters, or intellectual property issues: info@barndokitco.com
BY USING THIS SITE OR ACCESSING ARCHITECTURAL WORKS, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT CONSTRUCTION AND USAGE RIGHTS REQUIRE SEPARATE WRITTEN LICENSING AGREEMENTS AND THAT ACCESS ALONE DOES NOT GRANT SUCH RIGHTS.