I know there are quite few folks who visit the HOD message board who are new to homeschooling. I simply wanted to remind everyone that it is illegal to make photocopies of the guides for personal use, sharing with friends or selling. Yes, the author does give permission to photo-copy the activity sheets in the guides, but that's it! Why , you might ask am I reminding you of this? I'm so glad you asked.
I recently purchased from a former HOD user a LHTH guide that had reportedly had the spine removed, three hole punched and put into a binder. I was eager for any cost savings because I had several items I wanted to purchase, so I purchased the binder. It arrived this week and the pages in the binder are all photocopies of the original! 
I am still a little stunned. The amount of money I paid was not insignificant. Furthermore, the seller has not responded to my email asking for a refund. Now I'm out my money and I still don't have a LIttle Hands to Heaven Guide that I can use. 
So, the point of this story is - if you've begun to "fudge" the law a little to "help out at home." STOP. Be aware that what you are doing is illegal and costs us all in the long run.Well, that's my morning wake up call!
With Joy!
Florence
Addendum - It appears I may be in error. It has come to my attention that the lesson plans in the manuals do not have colored symbols (like the downloads) and that they are bound photo-copies. My mistake. I only wish I knew for sure, as I've still not heard one way or the other from the seller.
I didn't want to change the content of my original message, because I still think it is good for everyone to be reminded about the importance of honoring copyright laws.
