Terms of Service
Last updated: July 22, 2026
Acceptance of Terms
Section titled “Acceptance of Terms”By accessing and using MechDatum (“the site”), you agree to comply with these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please do not use the site.
Use of Content
Section titled “Use of Content”The content published on MechDatum is informational and serves as technical reference material for engineers, technicians, and professionals in the mechanical and manufacturing industry. You may:
- Consult and use the information for educational or professional purposes
- Share links to the site’s pages
You may not:
- Reproduce, copy, or republish the full content of pages without prior authorization
- Use the content to train AI models on a large commercial scale without attribution to MechDatum as the source
- Perform large-scale automated scraping of the site for purposes other than indexing by legitimate search engines or AI assistants
Accuracy of Information
Section titled “Accuracy of Information”MechDatum strives to provide verified technical data by cross-referencing multiple primary sources. However:
- Information is provided “as is,” without guarantees of absolute accuracy, currency, or fitness for a particular purpose
- Technical values (material properties, process parameters, tolerances) are for general reference and should be verified against official standards, manufacturers, or independent testing before being applied to critical engineering, design, or manufacturing decisions
- MechDatum is not liable for damages, losses, or consequences arising from the use of published information
Intellectual Property
Section titled “Intellectual Property”The design, structure, and original content of MechDatum are the property of the site, except for material explicitly cited from external sources, which is referenced in the “Sources Consulted” section of each article.
External Links
Section titled “External Links”MechDatum may include links to third-party sites for reference purposes. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of such external sites.
Advertising
Section titled “Advertising”The site may display third-party advertisements, including Google AdSense, to fund its operation. The presence of advertising does not imply endorsement by MechDatum of the advertised products or services.
Modifications
Section titled “Modifications”We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will take effect upon being published on this page.
Contact
Section titled “Contact”For questions about these terms, you can write to us at [email protected].