Waiver for AutoCAD dwg files

[relsdon]

I work for a small architecture firm that would like have contractors, consultants, etc. sign a waiver before we distribute our electronic CAD files (dwg).

I have been trying to find a template online, but have not been successful.

Does anyone have a resource they can suggest?

 

[zdas04]

What would they be "waivering"? Are you looking for a waiver of liabilitiy or something more like a non-disclosure agreement?

David

 

[relsdon]

I only call it a waiver because I've heard it referred to as such. Maybe it's better described as a use agreement? They reiterate copyright information usually on the drawings, state that the document creator is not liable if the documents are changed by the recipient, etc. Basically, it's a form to prevent someone from stealing your design or altering it without your consent.

 

[brandonbw]

Even with that stuff, I still see people altering files and plans and even keeping that on the plan itself.

Maybe see if something like legalzoom.com has one? Their one off legal documents are $5 each.

B+W Engineering and Design
Los Angeles Civil and Structural Engineering

http://bwengr.com

 

[francesca]

Why not just distribute them .dwf files? The viewer is free and the plot driver shipped with your AutoCAD.

My company has a small legal blurb, but almost nobody uses it. I'm not sharing it for obvious reasons. Best to wing a lawyer a few hundred bucks to draw one up for you than use something you find online.

 

[brandonbw]

francesca: In your opinion do you think .DWF is the best way to distribute a file? I have been recently having some issues using .PDF files to distribute plans with some architects, that I never want to try to figure out or guide someone with what to do ever again.

B+W Engineering and Design
Los Angeles Civil and Structural Engineering

http://bwengr.com

 

[francesca]

PDF is more widely used and known, but DWF is scaled so you can make measurements. It can also be 3D. It's secure, so your data can't be altered, but can be referenced into a .dwg, so yes, a good format, but only if the recipients are aware of how to use it. It's not rocket science, and there are some other good benefits, like version comparison (you can highlight what's the same, what's added and what's removed).