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1. Acceptance of Terms

By using Electronics Design AU you agree to these Terms of Use. These terms apply to all visitors and apply to all content on the site, including articles, tutorials, guides, calculators, code snippets, schematics, PCB files, firmware examples, downloadable resources, forum discussions, AI-assisted content, and any other material published now or in the future.

2. General Information Only

All content on Electronics Design AU is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes engineering, legal, financial, medical, regulatory, safety, or other professional advice, and it should not be treated as such.

Electronics engineering involves a wide range of disciplines, regulations, and application-specific requirements. Before making any decision based on information found here, you should seek advice from a qualified professional who can assess your specific situation.

3. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the content on this site is accurate and up to date. However, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, currency, or suitability of any information for your particular purpose.

Technical standards, regulations, component availability, pricing, and engineering best practices change over time. Information that was accurate when published may become outdated. You are responsible for verifying any information before relying on it, particularly for professional, commercial, or safety-critical purposes.

4. No Responsibility for Decisions

You remain solely responsible for all decisions you make based on content from this site — including engineering, design, purchasing, manufacturing, regulatory, safety, commercial, and business decisions.

You should independently verify all calculations, designs, specifications, code, schematics, PCB layouts, AI-generated content, and recommendations before acting on them. This site is a starting point, not a substitute for your own professional judgement or formal review processes.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable Australian law, Electronics Design AU and its owners, operators, and contributors are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content, including but not limited to: financial loss, business interruption, lost profits, data loss, property damage, equipment damage, manufacturing defects, project delays, regulatory failures, personal injury, or death — whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or otherwise.

Nothing in these terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any right or remedy, or any guarantee, warranty, or other term or condition implied or imposed by the Australian Consumer Law that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

6. Safety

Electronics projects can involve dangerous voltages, high temperatures, lithium batteries, motors, machinery, RF transmitters, lasers, chemicals, and other hazards. Working safely is your responsibility. Always comply with applicable laws, standards, and regulations for your jurisdiction and application. If you are not qualified to assess the safety of a design or system, seek advice from someone who is.

7. Third-Party Links

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8. Intellectual Property

The content on Electronics Design AU — including text, images, diagrams, code, and other material — is protected by copyright. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute it without prior written permission, except where expressly permitted by law (for example, fair dealing for research or study under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)).

9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The current version is always available on this page. By continuing to use the site after any changes are published, you accept the updated terms.

10. Contact

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