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Ordering, Payment & Delivery

How a DIY Pole Barns purchase agreement works — payment, layout & color approvals, delivery timing, and what happens if something shows up missing or damaged.

Agreement Basics

What should I know about what the purchase agreement covers?

The purchase agreement is a binding agreement for DIY Pole Barns & Supplies, Inc. to supply all materials necessary for the customer to erect the building described in the agreement.

Payment

What should I know about payment timing?

The purchase agreement states that all payments are due at the time of order.

What should I know about NSF fees?

Declined checks are subject to a $50.00 NSF fee under the purchase agreement.

What should I know about completed agreement deadline?

The agreement may require full payment and the completed agreement to be received by a stated deadline; check the specific agreement for the date and time.

Approvals

What should I know about rendering and post layout review?

The customer receives a barn rendering and post layout with door and window locations and color selection, then must approve or request necessary changes within two business days.

What should I know about included layout modifications?

Up to two layout modifications are provided at no cost when the changes fall within the scope of the agreement.

What should I know about extra modification charges?

Additional changes beyond the included scope-fitting layout modifications may result in additional charges.

What should I know about fulfillment before approval?

The project does not move forward to fulfillment until the barn rendering and post layout have been approved by the customer.

What should I know about changes after final layout approval?

After final layout approval, no changes can be made to custom manufactured goods, non-stock items, or colors.

Delivery

What should I know about delivery timing after final layout approval?

DIY uses commercially reasonable efforts to deliver as soon as possible within eight weeks from the date of Final Layout Approval, subject to factors outside DIY's control.

What should I know about unacceptable delivery dates?

DIY needs to be told about any unacceptable delivery dates at the time of purchase.

What should I know about delivery delays outside DIY control?

The agreement says delivery may be delayed by factors outside DIY's control, and DIY will keep the customer updated with the expected delivery date.

What should I know about alternate delivery dates?

After a delivery date is given, the customer has two business days to provide alternate dates as long as they fall within the current delivery window.

What should I know about costs after confirmed delivery changes?

The customer is responsible for costs incurred for a delivery change after the delivery date has been confirmed.

What should I know about storage fees?

A storage fee of up to $200 per day may be charged if material delivery is delayed, including when materials are transported back to the supplier because they could not be safely delivered as scheduled.

What should I know about unloading window?

The trucking company must be able to unload materials within three hours of arrival at the primary or alternate location.

What should I know about detention fees?

Detention beyond the three-hour unloading window due to lack of ingress/egress, space, or other obstacles can subject the customer to a $100 per hour fee.

What should I know about 70-foot tractor trailer deliveries?

Deliveries are made using a 70-foot tractor trailer. If the desired material placement cannot be safely accessed, the customer must provide a safe alternate placement location.

What should I know about driver discretion?

The safe placement of materials is at the full discretion of the delivery driver.

What should I know about delivery access logistics?

The customer is responsible for added logistics and costs if the trucking company cannot unload at the primary or alternate location.

What should I know about no safe placement location?

If a safe placement location cannot be established or agreed on, materials are transported back to DIY's supply partner.

What should I know about subsequent delivery mileage?

Subsequent deliveries after an unsuccessful delivery attempt may be charged to the customer at $5.00 per mile, FOB Shipping Point.

What should I know about release after initial delivery attempt?

The customer releases DIY, its supply partner, and the trucking company from costs, wear, or damages caused by handling and storing materials after the initial delivery attempt.

Property Damage

What should I know about minor property damage during delivery?

The trucking company uses commercially reasonable efforts to avoid property damage, but DIY, the material supplier, and the trucking company are not responsible for claims from minor damage to yards, driveways, fields, gardens, and similar areas.

Missing/Damaged Material

What should I know about reporting missing or transit-damaged material?

The customer must contact DIY within two weeks from delivery to report missing material or material damaged in transit.

What should I know about photos for damaged material?

The customer must provide photos of damaged material before damaged materials are replaced.

What should I know about replacement conditions?

DIY will replace missing or transit-damaged material when it is reported within the two-week period and applicable photos are provided.

What should I know about damage or theft after delivery?

DIY is not responsible for damage or theft of materials occurring after delivery.

Code & Engineering

What should I know about pricing design basis?

Purchase agreement pricing is based on building codes not exceeding the agreement's stated ground snow load, wind load, and other generally accepted post-frame requirements unless otherwise noted.

What should I know about customer design criteria?

The building is engineered to the design criteria provided by the customer in the agreement as long as those criteria do not exceed the basis for pricing.

What should I know about local requirements changing the kit?

Local building codes, design professionals, exposure category, intended use, cosmetic requirements, and similar requirements may require structural or cosmetic design changes.

What should I know about customer responsibility for code costs?

The customer is responsible for checking and meeting local building laws, regulations, and codes, and for added material/design costs required to meet those requirements.

Construction

What should I know about building to DIY specifications?

The building kit must be built to DIY Pole Barns' specifications as provided in the drawings.

What should I know about unapproved deviations?

Deviation from DIY specifications without prior written approval releases DIY from responsibility to supply additional or replacement materials and may void product warranties.

Additional Terms

What should I know about terms incorporated from the website?

The purchase agreement incorporates additional terms and conditions from the DIY Pole Barns website terms page.

What should I know about no outside promises?

The purchase agreement says there are no understandings or agreements other than those set forth in the agreement, and no other statement, representation, or promise induced either party to enter it.

What should I know about amending the agreement?

The purchase agreement may not be modified or amended except by signed change order.

Delivery Form

What should I know about delivery obstacle questions?

The delivery obstacle form asks about low wires, drainage ditches, wet low areas, mailbox distance, obstacles at the driveway entrance, driveway width under 9 feet, driveway material, loose livestock or pets, sharp turns, steep driveways, and curved steep driveways.

What should I know about delivery approach questions?

The delivery approach section asks about roadway material, shoulder width, blind corners, speed limit, low branches or trees, low bridges or overpasses, limited-weight roads or bridges, number of lanes, center turn lanes, and turns sharper than 90 degrees.

Design Criteria

What should I know about design criteria fields?

The purchase agreement design criteria section records snow load, wind speed, building code, residential/commercial building type, and use group information provided by the local building permit office.

Terms, Warranty & Site Policies

Plain-language answers pulled from our website and sales terms, covering pricing, color approval, refunds, shipping, contractors, and warranty coverage. For the full legal text, see our Terms & Conditions page.

Incorporation

What should I know about the Additional Terms being part of the Sales Agreement?

The Additional Terms and Conditions are incorporated by reference into the Sales Agreement and form a legally binding contract between the customer and DIY Pole Barns, its affiliates, and agents.

What should I know about using the website or placing an order?

The Terms state that placement of an order or use of the Company website constitutes the customer's unconditional acceptance of the Terms.

Customer Responsibilities

What should I know about local zoning and permits?

The customer is solely and exclusively responsible for ensuring purchased products comply with local zoning regulations, building codes, permitting requirements, and any other applicable local laws.

What should I know about building-code responsibility?

DIY's Terms put responsibility on the customer to confirm and meet local building-code and permitting requirements; DIY should not be presented as the party that guarantees local approval unless the source documents say so.

What should I know about engineering specifications?

Standard pricing and engineering are based only on the design criteria listed in the executed Sales Agreement and supporting stamped plans, if any.

What should I know about costs above standard design criteria?

The customer bears additional costs required to meet local or site-specific code provisions that exceed the design criteria in the executed Sales Agreement.

What should I know about proper installation?

The Company is not liable for damages, defects, or voided warranties resulting from failure to construct the product strictly according to the provided building plans.

What should I know about customer-provided information?

The Company relies on information, specifications, and drawings provided by the customer. The customer is solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of that information.

What should I know about incorrect or incomplete data?

The Terms say the Company bears no responsibility for issues arising from incorrect or incomplete data supplied by the customer.

Color Approval

What should I know about digital color representations?

Digital colors shown on the website, in proofs, or in printed materials are preliminary references only; monitor, device, ink, and paper differences mean DIY cannot guarantee preliminary color accuracy.

What should I know about physical color samples?

After purchase, physical true-to-finish samples supersede earlier color representations and serve as the final controlling color standard for the order.

What should I know about Color Acceptance Form?

Submission of the Color Acceptance Form through the Client Portal is the customer's written acknowledgement that color selections have been reviewed and approved in full.

What should I know about when color samples are considered delivered?

Physical color samples are deemed delivered when mailed, shipped, or otherwise made available to the customer.

Pricing

What should I know about quote validity?

Unless otherwise stated, price quotations are valid for fifteen (15) days.

What should I know about website prices changing?

Prices listed on the website may change without notice before a final Sales Agreement is executed.

What should I know about when price is final?

The price is final and binding only when stated in the executed Sales Agreement.

Taxes

What should I know about sales and use taxes?

Prices are exclusive of federal, state, and local sales, use, excise, or similar taxes. The customer is responsible for applicable taxes connected to the purchase.

Change Orders

What should I know about changes after final approval?

After the Final Approval Date, product specification changes are effective only through a written Change Order executed by both the customer and an authorized Company representative.

What should I know about freight or material cost adjustments?

The Terms say prices may be reasonably adjusted to reflect documented increases in freight or material costs incurred between quotation and shipment.

Refunds & Returns

What should I know about dual approvals?

The Terms finalize a project through two separate Client Portal approvals: the Layout Approval Form and the Color Acceptance Form.

What should I know about Layout Approval Form?

When the customer submits the Layout Approval Form, structural and dimensional product specifications become final and binding.

What should I know about Color Acceptance Form finality?

When the customer submits the Color Acceptance Form, color and finish specifications become final and binding.

What should I know about when an order enters production?

An order is considered final and entered into production and material procurement schedules only after both the Layout Approval Form and Color Acceptance Form are submitted.

What should I know about Final Approval Date?

The Final Approval Date is the date and time when the last of the two required approval forms is submitted.

What should I know about the cancellation window?

The opportunity to cancel for a refund is strictly limited to a written email request received by the Company within twenty-four (24) hours of the Final Approval Date.

What should I know about how cancellation must be requested?

A cancellation request must be received in writing by electronic mail to the Company's designated address within 24 hours of the Final Approval Date.

What should I know about what happens after 24 hours?

After the 24-hour cancellation window expires, the order is fully and unconditionally non-refundable.

What should I know about why orders become non-refundable?

The Terms explain that after the 24-hour window, the Company will have committed resources and initiated irreversible manufacturing and material procurement processes.

What should I know about product returns?

The Terms distinguish cancellation from product returns. Because products are custom-manufactured and compiled from final binding approvals, the Company does not accept returns of delivered products for any reason.

What should I know about all sales final?

All sales are final upon expiration of the 24-hour cancellation window.

What should I know about returns after delivery?

Delivered products are not returnable under the public Terms because the products are custom-manufactured and compiled for the customer's approved order.

What should I know about refunds before both approvals?

The Terms define finality around submission of both approval forms; any refund question should be checked against the approval status, Final Approval Date, and the 24-hour written cancellation rule.

Shipping & Inspection

What should I know about FOB Shipping Point?

All materials are shipped FOB Shipping Point from the manufacturer's or supplier's facility.

What should I know about title and risk of loss?

Title and risk of loss transfer to the customer when materials are delivered to the freight carrier at the manufacturer or supplier facility.

What should I know about DIY's role in manufacturing and transport?

The Terms state that the Company does not manufacture or transport the materials and is not liable for loss, damage, delay, or shortage after materials are delivered to the carrier.

What should I know about claims assistance?

As a courtesy and without assuming liability, the Company may provide reasonable assistance with valid claims against the responsible carrier or manufacturer.

What should I know about delivery inspection?

To preserve claim rights, the customer must inspect all materials upon delivery.

What should I know about noting visible damage?

Visible loss, damage, or shortage must be noted on the delivery receipt at the time of delivery.

What should I know about 14-day written notice?

The customer must notify the Company in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days of delivery and include clear photographic evidence of damage.

What should I know about missing damage claim forfeiture?

Failure to follow inspection and reporting requirements is treated as unconditional acceptance of the materials as delivered and releases the Company from further responsibility related to shipping, loss, or damage.

Contractors

What should I know about independent contractors?

Any person or company hired to assemble or construct the kit is an independent contractor hired solely by the customer.

What should I know about contractors not being DIY employees?

No contractor hired by the customer is considered an agent, employee, partner, or joint venturer of the Company.

What should I know about customer responsibility for contractors?

The customer is solely responsible for vetting, selecting, hiring, supervising, and paying any contractor.

What should I know about contractor insurance?

The customer assumes risk associated with contractor work and must ensure the contractor carries liability and workers' compensation insurance.

What should I know about builder referral lists?

Any contractor list from DIY is a courtesy referral only and is not an endorsement, recommendation, or warranty.

What should I know about due diligence on referred builders?

The customer must perform their own due diligence before entering into an agreement with any referred contractor.

Warranty

What should I know about limited lifetime definition?

The Terms define lifetime under the Limited Lifetime Warranty as fifty (50) years from the original purchase date.

What should I know about warranty transferability?

The Limited Lifetime Warranty is non-transferable and subject to limitations in the official Warranty Document.

What should I know about exclusive warranty remedy?

The customer's sole and exclusive warranty remedy is a pro-rated refund or exchange for the specific failed building component, at the Company's discretion.

What should I know about warranty labor and delivery costs?

The Company is not responsible for delivery, labor, repair, removal, or installation costs associated with a warranty claim.

What should I know about paid account requirement?

No warranty claim will be honored unless the customer's account is paid in full.

What should I know about insurance before warranty claim?

Before warranty coverage applies, the customer must pursue available remedies under applicable insurance agreements and follow the claim process in the Warranty Document.

What should I know about manufacturer warranties?

For some components, a manufacturer's warranty may apply and supersede any applicable Company warranty.

What should I know about implied warranties?

The Terms say the Limited Lifetime Warranty is the sole and exclusive warranty and the Company makes no other express or implied warranties, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Liability

What should I know about consequential damages?

The Terms exclude consequential, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, lost profits or revenues, and diminution in value to the maximum extent permitted by law.

What should I know about liability cap?

The aggregate liability of Company Parties related to the Agreement is capped at the total amount paid by the customer to the Company, to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

What should I know about customer indemnification?

The customer must indemnify, defend, and hold Company Parties harmless from claims tied to the customer's breach, negligence or willful misconduct, improper installation/use/modification, or violation of law or third-party rights.

What should I know about gross negligence exception?

The indemnity does not apply to the extent a claim arises from the Company's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Website Use

What should I know about permitted website use?

The website and its contents are intended solely for personal, non-commercial use to evaluate and purchase products.

What should I know about prohibited website conduct?

The Terms prohibit copying, modifying, or distributing website content; using data mining, robots, or similar gathering methods; or attempting unauthorized access to the website or related systems.

What should I know about website intellectual property?

Website content, including text, graphics, logos, images, and building plans, belongs to the Company or its suppliers and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.

Disputes

What should I know about governing law?

The Sales Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Ohio.

What should I know about mandatory arbitration?

Disputes, claims, or controversies related to the Agreement are resolved by binding arbitration before a single neutral arbitrator.

What should I know about arbitrator selection?

If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator within thirty days after written arbitration demand, either party may ask the Court of Common Pleas of Darke County, Ohio to appoint a retired judge or attorney solely to select the arbitrator.

What should I know about arbitration location?

Arbitration is conducted in Darke County, Ohio under simplified procedures agreed on by the parties.

What should I know about arbitration fees?

Each party bears its own attorneys' fees and arbitration costs unless otherwise required by law or awarded by the arbitrator.

What should I know about final arbitration award?

The arbitrator's award is final and binding and may be entered as judgment in a court of competent jurisdiction.

General Provisions

What should I know about electronic communications?

The customer consents to receive communications electronically, and those communications satisfy legal requirements that they be in writing.

What should I know about force majeure?

The Company is excused for performance delay caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, strikes, material shortages, governmental actions, and transportation delays.

What should I know about assignment?

The customer may not assign or transfer rights or delegate obligations under the Agreement without prior written consent from the Company.

What should I know about severability?

If a term is found invalid or unenforceable, that invalidity does not affect the other terms or provisions.

What should I know about survival?

Terms that should apply beyond completion of the sale survive, including warranty, liability, indemnification, and dispute provisions.

What should I know about relationship of the parties?

The Terms say nothing creates an agency, partnership, or joint enterprise between the parties.

What should I know about notices to DIY?

Notices to the Company must be in writing and sent by certified or registered mail to the Company address, or through the Client Portal/designated email if receipt is confirmed by the Company in writing.

What should I know about entire agreement?

The Terms, Sales Agreement, Warranty Document, and Privacy Policy constitute the entire and exclusive agreement and supersede prior understandings.

Custom Engineering Plans (StruxSure)

What to expect from our StruxSure design and drafting service, including revisions, permits, and what we need from you to get started.

Service Scope

What should I know about what StruxSure Plans provides?

StruxSure Plans provides post-frame building design and construction drafting services, with deliverables consisting of a permit set of 2D construction drawings.

What should I know about StruxSure being part of DIY?

The StruxSure terms identify StruxSure Plans as a service of DIY Pole Barns & Supplies, Inc.

Customer Information

What should I know about what clients must provide for StruxSure?

Clients must provide complete and correct project information, including layout, dimensions, materials, applicable building codes, building placement, and intended use.

Engineering Adjustments

What should I know about StruxSure engineering changes?

StruxSure reserves the right to modify client-provided specifications to meet engineering standards and structural integrity, including foundation size, structural columns, and headers.

Revisions

What should I know about StruxSure complimentary revision?

The StruxSure fee includes one complimentary revision to initial deliverables if requested within five business days of receipt.

Permits

What should I know about who handles permits for StruxSure plans?

StruxSure does not handle building permits. The client is solely responsible for applying for, obtaining, and paying for required planning, building, or construction permits.

Engineering Stamp

What should I know about engineer's stamp on StruxSure plans?

StruxSure deliverables include an engineer's stamp only if the local building department requires it for a permit.

Exclusions

What should I know about what standard StruxSure permit sets exclude?

Standard StruxSure permit sets do not include site plans, seismic design calculations, engineered truss drawings, or energy compliance reports.

IP & License

What should I know about who owns StruxSure drawings?

All StruxSure drawings, documents, and deliverables remain the exclusive property of the Company, including copyrights and other intellectual property rights.

What should I know about client license for StruxSure plans?

After full final payment, the client receives a limited, non-transferable license to use the deliverables for one single post-frame building at the specific worksite identified in the order.

Confidentiality

What should I know about sharing StruxSure deliverables?

The StruxSure terms prohibit publishing deliverables online, sharing them publicly, or distributing them except as needed for construction of the single licensed building.

Payment

What should I know about StruxSure payment timing?

StruxSure design-services fees are due in full at the time of order, and work does not begin until payment is received and processed.

Liability

What should I know about StruxSure liability cap?

StruxSure's total liability for claims from the terms or services is limited to the amount paid for the services.

Required Fields

What should I know about StruxSure form contact fields?

The StruxSure New Project Form collects company name, contact person, contact phone, and contact email.

What should I know about StruxSure form job fields?

The StruxSure New Project Form collects job name and job site address.

Design Criteria

What should I know about StruxSure form design criteria?

The StruxSure form asks for building code, snow load, wind speed, wind exposure category, soil capacity, building type, use group, occupancy group, and seismic design category.

What should I know about soil capacity default?

The StruxSure form notes a default soil capacity value of 1,500 psf unless a site-specific geotechnical report provides another value.

File Upload

What should I know about SmartBuild PDF export upload?

The StruxSure form asks for a SmartBuild PDF export.

What should I know about documents requested with SmartBuild export?

The upload note asks users to include StruxSure Assembly Drawings, 3D Elevations, 2D Elevations, Post Layout, and Cross Sections.

Privacy Policy

How DIY Pole Barns collects, uses, and protects your information. For the complete policy, see our Privacy Policy page.

Policy Basics

What should I know about the Privacy Policy effective date?

The Privacy Policy effective date is September 25, 2025.

Personal Information

What should I know about what personal information DIY may collect?

The Privacy Policy says DIY may ask for personally identifiable information such as name, email address, and phone number.

What should I know about why DIY collects personal information?

DIY uses collected information to provide services, process orders, manage accounts, provide customer support, improve the site, and send consented marketing or order communications.

Sharing

What should I know about selling personal information?

The Privacy Policy states that DIY does not sell personal information.

What should I know about third-party service providers?

DIY may share information with payment processors, shipping carriers, and analytics partners that perform essential services on its behalf.

Cookies

What should I know about log data?

Log Data may include IP address, browser type, pages visited, visit time/date, and other statistics.

What should I know about cookies?

The site uses cookies to enhance user experience; users may refuse cookies, but some portions of the site may not work without them.

Tracking

What should I know about Do Not Track signals?

The Privacy Policy says the site does not currently respond to or alter practices when it receives a Do Not Track signal.

Communications

What should I know about SMS opt-in?

By providing a mobile number and opting in, a user consents to receive text messages from DIY.

What should I know about SMS purpose?

SMS messages may relate to promotional offers, marketing alerts, order updates, and delivery notifications.

What should I know about SMS opt-out?

A user can opt out of SMS messages by texting STOP and will receive a final confirmation message.

What should I know about mobile-number sharing?

The SMS policy says DIY will not share or sell a user's mobile phone number to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Rights

What should I know about data rights and control?

The Privacy Policy includes a data rights and control section, including rights to access, update, or request deletion/control as described by the policy.

California Rights

What should I know about California privacy rights?

The Privacy Policy includes a separate section for California privacy rights.

Security

What should I know about data retention and security?

The policy discusses data retention and security, while also noting that no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed fully secure.

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