Copyright Notice.

Every plan sold on advancedhouseplans.com is an original, copyrighted work. Under the Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act of 1990, architectural drawings and the buildings constructed from them are both protected — which means buying a plan grants you a license to build, not ownership of the design itself.

This page explains what you can and can't do with a plan you purchase from us.

We offer two license types: a standard single-use license, which is the default included with every plan purchase, and an unlimited build license, which can be added at checkout.

The standard single-use license lets you:

• Build one home from the plan, at a single construction site.
• Make minor, personal modifications to the plan (room changes, finish updates) for the home you're building.
• Provide copies of the plan to your builder, subcontractors, and local permit office as needed to construct the home.

Under the standard single-use license, you may not:

• Build more than one home from the plan. (If you need to build multiple homes from the same design, add the Unlimited Build License at checkout — see below.)
• Resell, transfer, gift, or redistribute the plan — in any format, digital or printed.
• Post the plan online, share it on file-sharing networks, or publish it in any medium.
• Use the plan as the basis for a new derivative work that you then distribute or sell.
• Remove or alter the copyright notice on the drawings.

These restrictions apply to both printed sets and digital files (PDF, CAD), and to both license tiers — the Unlimited Build License lifts the one-home restriction, but keeps all of the others in place.

If you plan to construct more than one home from the same design — builders, developers, or anyone running multiple projects off a single plan — the Unlimited Build License lifts the one-home restriction for that plan, permanently.

You don't need to request a quote or wait for pricing. The Unlimited Build License is available as an add-on when you purchase any plan on advancedhouseplans.com: check the option at checkout and it's added to your cart alongside the plan. No tiers, no phone calls — just two clear choices, single or unlimited.

All other license terms still apply. You still can't resell, transfer, or publish the plan; you still can't use it as the starting point for a derivative design to distribute. The upgrade is specifically about how many homes you may construct from the drawing.

Questions about licensing for a specific project? Email us at [email protected].

You may make minor modifications to a plan you've licensed for use in constructing your own home. You may not use a licensed plan as the starting point for a new design you then sell or distribute — that is a derivative work and requires separate permission. If you're unsure whether a change falls inside or outside your license, contact us before you publish or sell anything derived from our plans.

We actively monitor the internet, print media, and building permit filings for unauthorized use of our designs. Copyright infringement is a federal offense — penalties include statutory damages of up to $150,000 per infringed work, attorney's fees, and injunctive relief.

If you believe a plan of ours has been used without authorization — or if you're unsure whether your own project is compliant — email us at [email protected].

To report a suspected copyright violation, send a message to [email protected] with as much detail as you can provide: the plan you believe is affected, the location or URL of the alleged violation, and any evidence (photos, listings, permit filings). We investigate every credible report.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (402) 445-0489
Mail: Advanced House Plans, 3840 N 174th Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68116