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Professional Liability & Disclaimers

Important information about professional responsibility, limitations of our AI analysis tools, and the role of licensed electrical engineers in compliance verification.

Last updated: December 2024

Important Professional Disclaimer

VoltGuard AI is a compliance analysis tool designed to assist electrical professionals. It does not replace the need for professional engineering judgment, licensed review, or compliance with local licensing requirements.

1. Tool Limitations

VoltGuard AI provides automated analysis to assist electrical professionals, but has limitations:

  • AI analysis may not catch all potential violations or issues
  • Local code amendments may not be fully integrated
  • Complex engineering scenarios may require human interpretation
  • Tool accuracy depends on plan quality and completeness

2. Professional Responsibility

Licensed electrical professionals remain fully responsible for:

  • Final design approval and compliance verification
  • Compliance with all applicable codes and standards
  • Professional licensing and certification requirements
  • Safety and performance of electrical installations
  • Local jurisdiction compliance and permit requirements

3. Recommended Use

VoltGuard AI should be used as:

  • A preliminary analysis tool to identify potential issues
  • A quality assurance aid in the design review process
  • An educational resource for code compliance learning
  • A time-saving tool for initial compliance checking

4. Not a Substitute For

VoltGuard AI does not replace:

  • Licensed electrical engineer review and approval
  • Official code compliance inspections
  • Professional engineering judgment and experience
  • Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) approval
  • Professional liability insurance requirements

5. Accuracy and Reliability

While we strive for high accuracy in our AI analysis:

  • No automated tool can guarantee 100% accuracy
  • Results should always be verified by qualified professionals
  • Complex scenarios may require additional analysis
  • Local variations may not be fully captured

6. User Responsibility

Users of VoltGuard AI are responsible for:

  • Verifying all analysis results with qualified professionals
  • Ensuring compliance with local licensing requirements
  • Maintaining appropriate professional liability insurance
  • Following all applicable professional standards and ethics

7. Limitation of Liability

VoltGuard AI's liability is limited to the subscription fees paid. We are not liable for:

  • Errors or omissions in AI analysis results
  • Compliance failures or code violations
  • Professional licensing or certification issues
  • Damages resulting from reliance on our analysis

8. Professional Standards

Users must comply with all applicable professional standards, including:

  • State licensing board requirements
  • Professional engineering ethics codes
  • Industry best practices and standards
  • Continuing education requirements

9. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify VoltGuard AI against claims arising from:

  • Professional services provided using our tools
  • Compliance failures or design errors
  • Violation of professional licensing requirements
  • Misuse of our analysis results

10. Contact for Legal Questions

For questions about professional liability or legal matters, contact us at legal@voltguard.ai