Copyrights

Copyright Notice

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, photographs, videos, audio, software, code, documentation, and design elements, is the property of Thios + Co. and is protected by copyright laws in the United States and internationally.

Copyright Ownership

© 2025 Thios + Co. All rights reserved. Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website is copyrighted by Thios + Co. and may not be reproduced, distributed, displayed, or used in any way without our prior written permission.

Open Source Hardware vs. Website Content

It is important to distinguish between our open source hardware designs and our website content:

• Hardware Designs: Our modular shed designs, technical specifications, and CAD files are released under the CERN Open Hardware License Version 2 - Strongly Reciprocal and may be freely used, modified, and distributed according to the terms of that license.
• Website Content: This website, including all text, images, graphics, branding, and documentation, remains copyrighted by Thios + Co. and is not covered by open source licenses.

Permitted Uses

You may use our website content in the following ways without permission:

• Viewing and accessing content for personal, non-commercial use
• Printing pages for personal reference
• Sharing links to our content
• Using content for educational purposes under fair use guidelines

Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Reproduce, copy, or distribute our website content without permission
• Create derivative works based on our copyrighted content
• Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Remove or alter copyright notices or attribution
• Use our content in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation

Fair Use

Limited use of our copyrighted content may be permitted under fair use guidelines for purposes such as:

• News reporting and commentary
• Educational and research purposes
• Criticism and review
• Parody and satire

Fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis considering factors such as the purpose of use, nature of the work, amount used, and effect on the market.

Third-Party Content

Some content on this website may be licensed from third parties or used under license. Such content remains the property of its respective owners and is subject to their copyright terms.

Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content on this website infringes your copyright, please contact us with the following information:

• Description of the copyrighted work
• Location of the infringing material on our website
• Your contact information
• Statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized
• Statement that the information is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

DMCA Compliance

We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and will respond to proper takedown notices. Counter-notices may be filed by those who believe their content was removed in error.

Contact

For copyright inquiries, licensing requests, or to report potential infringement, please contact us through our contact form.

Legal Notice

This copyright notice is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Copyright laws vary by jurisdiction. For specific legal questions, please consult with qualified legal counsel.

© 2025 Thios + Co. All rights reserved.