DISCLAIMER AND LIABILITY NOTICE

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DISCLAIMER AND LIABILITY NOTICE

S-Parameter Tool and S-Parameter Merger Software

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LAST UPDATED: November 24, 2025

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE

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1. NO WARRANTY

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This software (including S_Parameter_Tool and S-parameter_Merger scripts) is

provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied,

including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a

particular purpose, and non-infringement.

The authors and contributors make NO WARRANTY that:

• The software will meet your requirements

• The software will be error-free, secure, or operate without interruption

• The results obtained from use of the software will be accurate or reliable

• Any errors in the software will be corrected

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2. NO LIABILITY

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IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS, COPYRIGHT HOLDERS, OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE

FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT,

TORT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE

OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages

• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or data use

• Cost of procurement of substitute goods or services

• Business interruption or loss of business

• Damage to equipment or systems

• Errors in signal integrity analysis or S-parameter calculations

• Design failures resulting from reliance on software outputs

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3. NO RESPONSIBILITY

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The authors and contributors assume NO RESPONSIBILITY for:

• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any results or analysis

generated by this software

• Any decisions made based on the output of this software

• Verification of results or validation of calculations

• Compliance with any industry standards, regulations, or design requirements

• Integration of this software into your workflow or design process

• Any consequence of using this software in production environments

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4. USER RESPONSIBILITY

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YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR:

✓ Testing this software thoroughly in your specific use case

✓ Validating all results independently using alternative methods

✓ Verifying calculations against known references and benchmarks

✓ Understanding the underlying mathematics and signal integrity principles

✓ Determining the suitability of this software for your application

✓ Implementing appropriate verification and quality control procedures

✓ Ensuring compliance with your organization's design verification requirements

✓ Making your own engineering judgments and decisions

✓ Any and all consequences of using this software

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5. ENGINEERING VERIFICATION REQUIRED

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This software is intended as a TOOL ONLY and should NEVER be used as the sole

basis for engineering decisions. All results MUST be:

• Independently verified using alternative calculation methods

• Validated against measurements and test data where applicable

• Reviewed by qualified engineers familiar with S-parameter analysis

• Cross-checked with industry-standard simulation tools

• Confirmed to meet your specific design requirements and specifications

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6. EXPERIMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL USE

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This software may contain experimental features, algorithms under development,

or simplified calculations. It is suitable for:

• Educational purposes and learning

• Preliminary analysis and exploration

• Research and development activities

• Prototyping and concept validation

It may NOT be suitable for:

• Final production designs without extensive verification

• Safety-critical applications

• Applications where failure could result in injury or significant loss

• Direct use in regulatory submissions or compliance documentation

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7. THIRD-PARTY DEPENDENCIES

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This software relies on third-party libraries (scikit-rf, NumPy, SciPy,

matplotlib, etc.). The authors assume NO RESPONSIBILITY for:

• Bugs, errors, or limitations in these dependencies

• Compatibility issues between different versions

• Changes in behavior due to library updates

• Security vulnerabilities in third-party code

Users must evaluate and accept risks associated with all dependencies.

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8. NO TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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The authors and contributors are under NO OBLIGATION to provide:

• Technical support or assistance

• Updates, patches, or bug fixes

• Documentation or user guides beyond what is provided

• Training or consultation services

• Response to questions or issues

Any support provided is entirely voluntary and at the discretion of the authors.

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9. MODIFICATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION

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If you modify this software:

• You assume FULL RESPONSIBILITY for all modifications

• You must clearly indicate that the software has been modified

• The original authors assume NO LIABILITY for modified versions

• You should add your own disclaimer for your modifications

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10. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

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BY USING THIS SOFTWARE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

☑ You have read and understood this disclaimer

☑ You agree to all terms and conditions stated herein

☑ You accept full responsibility for testing and validation

☑ You will not hold the authors liable under any circumstances

☑ You understand the limitations and risks of using this software

☑ You will exercise professional engineering judgment at all times

If you do not agree with these terms, DO NOT USE this software.

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11. JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES

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This disclaimer applies to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or

limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above

limitations may not apply to you.

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12. RISK ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of this software is at your sole

risk. You are responsible for:

• Understanding the software's capabilities and limitations

• Implementing proper testing and validation procedures

• Maintaining backup copies of your data

• Having contingency plans if the software fails

• Consulting with qualified professionals when necessary

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FINAL NOTICE

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This software is provided as a courtesy to the engineering community. While

efforts have been made to ensure correctness, NO GUARANTEE of accuracy is

made or implied.

ALWAYS VERIFY YOUR WORK. ALWAYS TEST THOROUGHLY. NEVER RELY SOLELY ON THIS

SOFTWARE FOR CRITICAL DECISIONS.

Your use of this software constitutes acceptance of all terms above.

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END OF DISCLAIMER

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