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Disclaimer when emailing electronic files

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Message 1 of 16
Anonymous
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Disclaimer when emailing electronic files

I wonder what others are doing for a legal disclaimer when emailing
cad files to consultants and/or contractors.

Anyone willing to share what they append with an email transmittal?

Leo
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Message 2 of 16
C3D_RickGraham
in reply to: Anonymous

ANY CAD file that we send out - whether email or CD gets this notice. Names
have been changed to protect the innocent 😉



Rick



-----------------------------------------------------------------------



To whom it may concern:



At your request we are furnishing you with AutoCAD drawings.
Because the CAD information stored in electronic form can be modified by
other parties intentionally or otherwise, without notice or indication of
said modifications, YOUR COMPANY reserves the right to remove all indices of
its ownership and/or involvement in material from each electronic medium not
held in its possession. This material shall not be used by you or
transferred to any other party for use in any other projects, additions to
the current project or for any other purpose for which the material was not
strictly intended by YOUR COMPANY without our express written permission.
Any unauthorized modification or reuse of the material shall be at your sole
risk, and you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold YOUR COMPANY harmless for
all claims, injuries, damages, losses, expenses and attorneys fees arising
out of the unauthorized modification or use of these materials.



The recipient understands that the use of any project related
computer data constitutes acceptance of the above conditions. On this
basis, YOUR COMPANY is pleased to be able to provide CAD files related to
the project.





Very truly yours,



YOUR COMPANY
Thanks,
Rick
coauthor Mastering Civil 3D 2012
I blog at http://simplycivil3d.wordpress.com
Message 3 of 16
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Ours looks something like this

THIS EMAIL AND ANY ATTACHED FILES ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND MAY BE LEGALLY
PRIVILEGED.

If you are not the addressee, any disclosure, reproduction, copying,
distribution or other dissemination or use of this communication is strictly
prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error please notify
the sender immediately and then delete this email.

It is the policy of Northern Airborne Technology Ltd. that no legally
binding statements, representations or commitments (collectively statements)
may be made by e-mail. Any such statements must be confirmed either by
facsimile transmission or by post before they will have legal effect. The
sender of this email is not authorized to commit the company in any way and
the addressee is hereby formally notified of that fact.

Northern Airborne Technology Ltd.

#14- 1925 Kirschner Road, Kelowna, BC Canada V1Y 4N7

Tel: (250) 763-2232 Fax: (250) 762-3374

"Leothebuilder" wrote in message
news:5457911@discussion.autodesk.com...
I wonder what others are doing for a legal disclaimer when emailing
cad files to consultants and/or contractors.

Anyone willing to share what they append with an email transmittal?

Leo
Message 4 of 16
LeahS1
in reply to: Anonymous

The accompanying files are supplied as a matter of courtesy and are in no way to be taken as appurtenant to, associated with or as a replacement of copies of the officially sealed documents. The data is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied. Any person(s) or organization(s) making use of or relying upon this data,
is responsible for confirming its accuracy and completeness. These files do not include a professional surveyor's/engineer's stamp and only drawings with such stamp are to be considered as true and final. Archibald, Gray & McKay Ltd. is not Responsible for edited or reproduced versions of this digital data.
Message 5 of 16
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Ours looks like this
Disclaimer:

Use of the attached files in any manner indicates your acceptance of
terms and conditions as set forth below. If you do not agree to all of
the terms and conditions, please contact our office prior to use of the
referenced information.

Please be advised that the attached files are in a format that can be
altered by the user. Due to this fact, any reuse of the data will be at
the user's sole risk without liability or legal exposure to U.S. Truss
Inc., and user shall indemnify and hold harmless XXXXXXXX Inc. from all
claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorney's fees arising
out of or resulting from using the digital file.

In addition, it is the responsibility of the user to compare all data
with the hard copy drawing(s). In the event there is a conflict between
the hard copy drawing(s) and the electronic file, the hard copy
drawing(s) shall prevail.
Message 6 of 16
treedude2525
in reply to: Anonymous

The content of this communication is classified as ZZZZZZZZ, Inc. Confidential and Proprietary Information. As such, it is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and only others who are authorized to receive it. If you are not one of those, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying distribution, or action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by responding to this communication and then deleting it from your system.
Message 7 of 16
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

we get a signed release before CAD files are sent.

but nothing is attached to the email (pretty much a wasted effort IMO).


--
email address is bogus, do not use unless you want to spam the gov't agency
monitoring spam.
"Leothebuilder" wrote in message
news:5457911@discussion.autodesk.com...
I wonder what others are doing for a legal disclaimer when emailing
cad files to consultants and/or contractors.

Anyone willing to share what they append with an email transmittal?

Leo
Message 8 of 16
dgorsman
in reply to: Anonymous

It varies, but is a result of the clients lawyers talking to the client executives talking to our executives talking to our lawyers.
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If you are going to fly by the seat of your pants, expect friction burns.
"I don't know" is the beginning of knowledge, not the end.


Message 9 of 16
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Thanks for the input All

Leo


"Leothebuilder" wrote in message
news:5457911@discussion.autodesk.com...
I wonder what others are doing for a legal disclaimer when emailing
cad files to consultants and/or contractors.

Anyone willing to share what they append with an email transmittal?

Leo
Message 10 of 16
RUBE
in reply to: Anonymous

Here is the cad file you requested.
In .dwg format. If you can not open it
then buy the correct software, if you are to anal
then we are not sorry for you.
Remember we have the original and can prove you
may or may not have changed something.
If cad support is not sent back or provided for our
use then our 300 lb gorilla will be sent.
Thank You
Message 11 of 16
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

Now this one I like! JerryL

wrote in message news:5462287@discussion.autodesk.com...
Here is the cad file you requested.
In .dwg format. If you can not open it
then buy the correct software, if you are to anal
then we are not sorry for you.
Remember we have the original and can prove you
may or may not have changed something.
If cad support is not sent back or provided for our
use then our 300 lb gorilla will be sent.
Thank You
Message 12 of 16
Anonymous
in reply to: Anonymous

I like it too...
But..............
Will it hold up in a court of law ??

Leo


"jerryl" wrote in message
news:5462749@discussion.autodesk.com...
Now this one I like! JerryL

wrote in message news:5462287@discussion.autodesk.com...
Here is the cad file you requested.
In .dwg format. If you can not open it
then buy the correct software, if you are to anal
then we are not sorry for you.
Remember we have the original and can prove you
may or may not have changed something.
If cad support is not sent back or provided for our
use then our 300 lb gorilla will be sent.
Thank You
Message 13 of 16
treedude2525
in reply to: Anonymous

Hey, I like that ... I wonder if they'll notice if I changed ours?
Message 14 of 16
liesl.mitchell
in reply to: Anonymous

Great thread - thanks for the ideas!

Message 15 of 16
heather.penrice
in reply to: Anonymous

We have an indemnity letter that goes out with the CAD files, but I am looking for a letter to first advise the client before sending out the files. It is a increasingly complicated issue.Our project managers are responsible to make sure they know who has ownership of the files based on the contract and to get authorization for release from such before we send them out.

There are other concerns also beyond the accuracy of the drawings and possible changes of information. There is a  security issue also by giving out any info of governmental buildings, schools, offices, airports  and so on, indicating exits and offices, something we have to be mindful of especially if it is a sub contractor request (electrician, sheet metal), we do not want plans in the hands of a disgruntled employee for example that soon leaves the company.

I am looking for a client authorization letter to cover these issues.

 

 

Message 16 of 16
pendean
in reply to: heather.penrice

Contact your Professional Liability Insurance Agent and ask them for advise on such a cover letter, how it should be worded, and more. You pay them to protect you that way.

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