ANSI ESD S6.1-2005.pdf

ESD Association standards and publications are designed to serve the public interest by eliminating misunderstandings between manufacturers and purchasers, facilitating the interchangeability and improvement of products and assisting the purchaser in selecting and obtaining the proper product for his particular needs. The existence of such standards and publications shall not in any respect preclude any member or non-member of the Association from manufacturing or selling products not conforming to such standards and publications. Nor shall the fact that a standard or publication is published by the Association preclude its voluntary use by non-members of the Association whether the document is to be used either domestically or internationally. Recommended standards and publications are adopted by the ESD Association in accordance with the ANSI Patent policy. Interpretation of ESD Association Standards: The interpretation of standards in-so-far as it may relate to a specific product or manufacturer is a proper matter for the individual company concerned and cannot be undertaken by any person acting for the ESD Association. The ESD Association Standards Chairman may make comments limited to an explanation or clarification of the technical language or provisions in a standard, but not related to its application to specific products and manufacturers. No other person is authorized to comment on behalf of the ESD Association on any ESD Association Standard. The contents of ESDA’s standards and publications are provided “as-is”, and ESDA makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, of any kind with respect to such contents. ESDA disclaims all representations and warranties, including without limitation, warranties of merchantability, fitness for particular purpose or use, title and non-infrigement. Disclaimer of Guaranty: ESDA standards and publications are considered technically sound at the time they are approved for publication. They are not a substitute for a product seller’s or user’s own judgment with respect to any particular product discussed, and ESDA does not undertake to guaranty the performance of any individual manufacturers’ products by virtue of such standards or publications. Thus, ESDA expressly discliams any responsibility for damages arising from the use, application, or reliance by others on the information contained in these standards or publications. Limitation on ESDA’s Liability: Neither ESDA, nor its members, officers, employees or other representatives will be liable for damages arising out of or in connection with the use or misuse of ESDA standards or publications, even if advised of the possibility thereof. This is a comprehensive limitation of liability that applies to all damages of any kind, including without limitation, loss of data, income or profit, loss of or damage to property and claims of third parties.