Legal Notices, Copyright, and Disclaimer

Yes, you may freely link to any html page on this site. Please do! If you let me know, I can say "Thank you for the link!"
Yes, you may freely use quotes and pictures from this site in your school reports and technical papers. Cite your source.
Yes, you may post a picture from this site on your MySpace page or other social networking site. But, please don't hot-link or direct-link because U R STEALNG MAH BANDWIDTH. :)
Yes, you may freely use any and all of my technology in your hobby and your own personal robots. That would be totally cool.
Yes, if you make a Sandwich-like robot (or whatever) or if you use something that you learned from me, of course you can freely post your descriptions and pictures online.
Yes, you should double-check my work with independent sources, because I make mistakes.
Yes, you're always better safe than sorry. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, wear the safety equipment, and don't make dangerous things. As my shop teacher never said "You only get one set of eyes."
Yes, get my permission first if you want to use some or all of my work in something you're selling. We can make it fair and rewarding for both of us.
No, you shouldn't sue me. That would make me sad.
No, I don't want to sue you. I want to make robots and play with my milling machine.

I wish we lived in a less litigious world where plain language ruled fair behavior. Unfortunately, the legal system has its own definite language, just like computers have theirs. So, here is the official legal text...

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This product was created by and consists of the opinions of hobbyists, not licensed or accredited engineers. This product almost certainly contains errors. It is your responsibility to examine, verify, test, and determine the appropriateness of use, or to hire a licensed engineer to do so.

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This product is intended for the private, non-commercial use of students and hobbyists creating homemade robots or electronic projects for their own use.

All trademarks belong to their respective holders. Especially the "Lego" trademark which belongs to the somewhat-nervous LEGO Group. (Just giving you grief, I understand that you need to protect your trademark against dilution. That's why you get your own special mention in the legal text.)

Robot Room doesn't have any association with manufacturers, advertisers, or products mentioned or linked. Robot Room doesn't endorse, warrant, or guarantee those products or services described, referred to, or offered. Go see them about it.