Due to recent circumstances, we have been forced to write the following disclaimer…
DISCLAIMER – HANDSET AND HANDSET USAGE WARNING -
Handsets and its software can be unpredictable and unsafe. Handsets can be dangerous. It has been reported all around the Internet about these dangers, and there's no way we can list them all here. Read the news.
Handsets and its software may have hidden design holes – these can create frustrations, get you distracted, you can loose your data, time and money. We do not inspect, supervise or maintain handsets or all its software.
The network can go down, batteries can drain, data can be unintentionally deleted by the user, the wrong key input can be entered when cycling through the hard to use T9 keyboard, the keyboard design can be unnatural, batteries can explode, the OK or CANCEL button can be reverse, all resulting in data loss, frustrations, or personal injury.
Real dangers are present from daily handset use – you can get a brain tumor. Using hands-off devices with Bluetooth is no guarantee and can increase the risk of tumor by having 2.6 2.4 GHz wireless frequency right onto your brain.
Weather can be dangerous, regardless of the forecast. When using your handset, be prepared with rain gear. Electrocution, short circuit, loss of network connectivity, loss of power, can all result in data loss, and frustration. This frustration may get you disoriented and lost. Carry food, water and first aid supplies at all times. Rain can turn a typical day into a deathtrap.
Handsets can be used to track your whereabouts with or without your knowledge or permission – beware, your spouse, significant other, employer, or stalker can be tracking you right now.
You can go broke if using data-plans and/or messaging (SMS, MMS, IM) – this is especially true if you have teenagers.
Handset use can create distractions – you can get into a car accident, fall, be injured or die. Or you can run over a pedestrian.
Handsets can fall from the sky – beware. This can happen naturally by accident, or be caused by people in higher grounds when throwing their handsets out the window, frustrated with their handsets. Use of helmets is advised for anyone approaching business areas with high buildings, as the force of handsets falling increases with altitude – this can kill you. Helmets won't necessarily save you if you get hit by something big, but nevertheless you should use a helmet in such situations. Please note that handsets can be of all sizes – massive first generation handsets, or smaller new generation. Don't think it can't happen.
We take no responsibility. The other handset users, including other visitors, our employees, agents, and guests, and anyone else who might sneak in, may be stupid, reckless, or otherwise dangerous. They may be mentally ill, criminally insane, drunk, using illegal drugs and/or armed with deadly weapons (such as the handset itself) and ready to use them (i.e. throw the handset). We aren't necessarily going to do anything about it.
If you use your handset, you may die or be seriously injured. This is true whether you are experienced or not, trained or not, equipped or not, though training and equipment may help. It's a fact, using your handset is extremely dangerous. If you don't like it, don’t use handsets. You really shouldn't be doing it anyway. There is no substitute to a warm face-to-face conversation. We do not provide supervision or instruction. We are not responsible for, and do not inspect or maintain, handsets or the software in it (including batteries, antennas, browser, Java, BREW or Windows Mobile implementations, Mobile Media API, Graphics API, etc.) As far as we know, any of them can and will fail and may send you plunging into frustration, and possibly your death. There are countless tons of loose handsets ready to be dislodged by frustrated users and fall on you or someone else. There are many extremely and unusually dangerous conditions existing on and around handsets. We may or may not know about any specific hazard, but even if we do, don't expect us to try to warn you. You're on your own.
We don’t provide rescue services. Local rescue squads may not be equipped for or trained in handset injury rescue. If you are lucky enough to have somebody try to rescue you or treat your injuries, they may be incompetent or worse. This includes doctors and hospitals. We assume no responsibility. Also, if you decide to participate in a handset rescue operation of some other unfortunate, that's your choice. Don't do it unless you are willing to assume all risks.
By using your handset you are agreeing that we owe you no duty of care or any other duty. We promise you nothing. We do not and will not even try to keep handsets safe for any purpose. Handsets are not safe for any purpose. This is no joke. We won't even try to warn you about any dangerous or hazardous condition, whether we know about it or not. If we do decide to warn you about something, that doesn't mean we will try to warn you about anything else. If we do make an effort to fix a specific unsafe handset condition, we may not try to correct any others, and we may make matters worse! We and our employees or agents may do things that are unwise and dangerous. Sorry, we're not responsible. We may give you bad advice. Don't listen to us. In short, USE YOUR HANDSET AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Even if you know what you're doing, lots of things can go wrong and you may be injured or die. It happens all the time.
Handsets and/or related software may be negligently constructed or repaired. They are unsafe, period. Live with it or stay away.
The Management
[These guidelines are an adaptation from Nelsons Rock Disclaimer]
