Terms of Use

Last updated: 10 February 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

This website is operated by Reliability Management Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales.

2. Purpose and Scope

This website provides educational content about industrial and infrastructure system failures analyzed through a reliability engineering perspective. The content is intended for:

  • Professional engineers and technical decision-makers
  • Reliability and maintenance professionals
  • Students and researchers in relevant fields
  • Organizations seeking to improve system reliability

3. Content Accuracy and Use

3.1 Educational Purpose

All analyses and case studies on this website are based on publicly available investigation reports and materials. The content is provided for educational and informational purposes only.

3.2 No Professional Advice

The content does not constitute professional engineering advice, consulting services, or recommendations for specific situations. You should not rely on the information as a substitute for professional consultation appropriate to your specific circumstances.

3.3 Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties or representations about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the content. Technical analyses may be simplified for educational purposes.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Ownership

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Reliability Management Ltd or its content suppliers and is protected by UK and international copyright laws.

4.2 Permitted Use

You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you maintain all copyright and proprietary notices. You may not:

  • Modify or reproduce the content for commercial purposes
  • Distribute, republish, or create derivative works without written permission
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
  • Use automated systems to scrape or collect content

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the website for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
  • Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
  • Transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Collect or harvest information about other users

6. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites. Links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties that the website will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of content

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Reliability Management Ltd shall not be liable for any:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages arising from use or inability to use the website
  • Damages resulting from reliance on content provided

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under UK law.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Reliability Management Ltd from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms of Use.

10. Changes to Content and Terms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the website at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms of Use periodically. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact:

Reliability Management Ltd

Email: chris@reliabilitymanagement.co.uk

Registered in England and Wales