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Terms of Use

Last updated: 2025

Engineering Disclaimer: All section data, material properties, and calculation results on this platform are provided for reference purposes only. They must be independently verified against current applicable standards (EN 1993, EN 10025, ASTM, API, ASME, etc.) before use in any structural design or engineering decision. SteelData Platform accepts no liability for any loss, damage, or injury arising from use of this data.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the SteelData Platform website ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Use of Engineering Data

The section data, material properties, bolt data, and engineering calculations provided on this platform are sourced from recognized published standards including EN 10025, EN 10056, EN 10210, EN 10279, EN 10058, EN 10060, DIN 1025-1, API 5L, and ASME B36.10. However:

  • Standards are periodically updated. Data may not reflect the most current edition.
  • National Annexes may modify values from the base standard.
  • Project-specific conditions (material certificates, mill tolerances, connection details) may differ from tabulated values.
  • You are solely responsible for verifying all data before use in any engineering application.

3. Calculation Tools — Disclaimer

The online calculators provided are intended as preliminary design aids only. Results must be confirmed by a qualified structural engineer before being incorporated into any design, specification, or construction document. The tools do not replace professional engineering judgment.

4. Intellectual Property

All website content, design, code, and data presentation are the intellectual property of SteelData Platform. The underlying physical data (section dimensions, material properties) derives from publicly available engineering standards and is not proprietary.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, scrape, or redistribute the database content systematically
  • Create derivative products using the section database without written permission
  • Remove or circumvent any technical protection measures on the website

5. Limitation of Liability

SteelData Platform, its operators, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from:

  • Use of or reliance on any data, calculation, or information on this website
  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in section data or engineering calculations
  • Website downtime, data loss, or technical failures

The maximum liability in any circumstance shall not exceed the amount you paid for access to the Service (which is zero for free access).

6. Changes to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice. We may update these Terms at any time; continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

7. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the relevant courts.

8. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please use the contact form.