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Engineering Disclaimer

IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

This Engineering Disclaimer forms part of the SectionFinder Terms of Service and must be read in conjunction with the full Terms of Service and Privacy Policy available in the Legal and Privacy section of this application.

1. PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY

SectionFinder is designed exclusively for use by qualified engineering and construction professionals including registered Professional Engineers, Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers, Boilermakers, Fabricators, and Procurement professionals. By using this application, you confirm that you are a qualified professional with the knowledge and experience to independently interpret, verify, and apply the structural section data provided.

This application is not intended for use by unqualified individuals. The Company accepts no liability whatsoever for use of this application by persons who do not possess the requisite professional qualifications, knowledge, or experience.

2. DATA PROVIDED AS-IS

All structural section property data contained in this application is provided on an "as-is" basis without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data, the Company makes no representations or warranties regarding:
- The accuracy, completeness, or currency of any section property data
- The fitness of any data for any particular structural application or design purpose
- The compliance of any data with any specific national, regional, or project-specific standard
- The consistency of data across different manufacturers, suppliers, or rolling mills
- The applicability of data to any specific material grade or specification

3. INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION REQUIRED

All section properties, dimensions, and structural data must be independently verified by a qualified registered professional engineer before use in any structural calculation, design, or specification. Section properties may vary between manufacturers, rolling tolerances, and regional standards. Users must always verify all data against the applicable current published standards for their jurisdiction including:
- South Africa: SANS 50025, SANS 657, and relevant SABS standards
- United Kingdom: BS EN 10034, BS EN 10210, BS EN 10219
- United States: AISC Steel Construction Manual and relevant ASTM standards

Reliance on data from this application without independent verification is done entirely at the user's own risk.

4. LIABILITY LIMITATION

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company, its directors, shareholders, employees, agents, contractors, and data providers shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature arising from or in connection with the use of this application, including but not limited to:
- Structural failures, collapses, or defects of any nature
- Personal injury or death arising directly or indirectly from reliance on application data
- Financial losses, loss of profits, or consequential economic damages
- Property damage of any kind arising from structural decisions made using application data
- Any indirect, special, incidental, punitive, or exemplary damages
- Losses arising from data inaccuracies, omissions, or outdated information
- Losses arising from the failure to verify data against applicable standards

This limitation applies whether the claim is based in contract, delict, negligence, statutory duty, or any other legal theory.

5. CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

Where the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 ("CPA") of South Africa applies and its provisions cannot be lawfully excluded, our liability is limited to the minimum extent permitted by the CPA. Nothing in this disclaimer is intended to unlawfully limit or exclude rights granted to consumers under the CPA.

6. SOUTH AFRICAN LAW

This disclaimer is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any dispute arising from this disclaimer shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.

Note for UK users: This disclaimer is also subject to applicable English law where required by statute.
Note for US users: This disclaimer is subject to applicable state and federal law where required by statute.

7. DATA ACCURACY AND UPDATES

Section properties contained in this application are derived from publicly available standards and manufacturer specifications current at the time of data entry. Section properties may vary by manufacturer, rolling tolerance, and region. The Company does not guarantee that data reflects the most current published standards or manufacturer specifications. Users are solely responsible for ensuring they are using the most current applicable standards for their jurisdiction and project requirements.

8. NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE

Nothing contained in this application constitutes professional engineering advice. The application is a reference tool only. All structural design decisions must be made by a qualified registered professional engineer taking into account all relevant project-specific factors, site conditions, loading conditions, material specifications, and applicable codes of practice.

9. ACCEPTANCE

By tapping "I Accept and Proceed" and using this application, you confirm that:
- You have read and understood this Engineering Disclaimer in its entirety
- You are a qualified professional with the expertise to interpret and apply section data
- You accept full responsibility for independently verifying all data before use
- You agree to be bound by the full Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
- You acknowledge that the Company's liability is limited as described above

If you do not agree to these terms, you must immediately cease using the application.

10. CONTACT

For queries regarding this disclaimer contact: support [at] sectionfinder [dot] com