Terms of Use

Limitation of liability

Outage Field Guide provides free, source-backed informational guides for general educational purposes only. The content covers power outages, backup power, communications continuity, and related preparedness topics. It is not professional, electrical, medical, emergency, engineering, utility, building-code, or safety advice.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Utility Matrix LLC and Outage Field Guide shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive, or similar damages arising from your use of, or reliance on, any guide, checklist, recommendation, estimate, source summary, or content on this site, including personal injury, property damage, fire, carbon-monoxide exposure, equipment damage, loss of power, loss of communications, business interruption, or other loss, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the total liability of Utility Matrix LLC and Outage Field Guide for any claim arising from or related to this site shall not exceed the greater of the amount you paid to use the site or US $100. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable law. You are solely responsible for verifying all safety instructions, equipment requirements, local codes, manufacturer guidance, and emergency guidance before acting.

Governing law

These terms and any dispute arising from or related to your use of this site are governed by the laws of Wyoming, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions.

Acceptable use and prohibited reliance

This site offers general informational content only. It is not professional, electrical, medical, emergency, engineering, utility, building-code, or safety advice, and it is not a substitute for a licensed electrician, medical professional, utility provider, equipment manufacturer, local authority, or emergency service.

You may not rely on this site as the sole basis for generator placement, electrical work, transfer-switch installation, battery setup, fuel storage, medical-device backup, emergency response, evacuation, or any other safety-critical decision. Always follow manufacturer instructions, applicable codes, utility guidance, and official emergency instructions. In an emergency, contact qualified emergency services or the appropriate local authority.

You may not represent this content as professional, certified, official, complete, current, or guaranteed advice. You may not use the site to facilitate unlawful activity, interfere with its operation, bypass access controls, or misrepresent your relationship with Utility Matrix LLC, Outage Field Guide, any utility provider, equipment manufacturer, or government agency. Any reliance is at your own risk.