Training and Educational Use Disclaimer

By accessing or using Real World BAS, its training materials, demonstrations, or downloads, you agree to these terms.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

Educational and informational purposes

Real World BAS provides educational and informational content intended to help users better understand building automation systems, controls, software, equipment, and related procedures. The content is not a substitute for manufacturer documentation, formal technical training, professional engineering services, employer procedures, or applicable laws, codes, and regulations.

Hazardous systems and qualified work

Building automation and HVAC systems may involve electrical equipment, mechanical equipment, moving components, pressurized systems, combustion equipment, network infrastructure, hazardous environments, and conditions capable of causing property damage, service interruption, personal injury, or death. Only properly trained, authorized, and qualified persons should perform work on these systems.

User responsibilities

Before applying information from this website to an actual system, you are responsible for independently verifying the information and determining whether it is suitable for the specific equipment, software version, site conditions, project requirements, and jurisdiction. You must follow all manufacturer instructions, workplace policies, safety requirements, codes, regulations, cybersecurity requirements, and lockout/tagout procedures.

Assumption of risk

By using the website or training content, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with interpreting, testing, or applying the information. Training examples do not reproduce every device condition, software behavior, system dependency, safety requirement, or consequence that may exist on a live system.

No warranty

The website, training materials, and examples are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind. Real World BAS does not warrant that every example will be complete, current, error-free, compatible with a particular product or software version, or appropriate for a specific project.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Real World BAS and its owners, contributors, and affiliates will not be liable for injury, death, equipment damage, property damage, data loss, cybersecurity incidents, service interruption, lost revenue, project delays, financial loss, or other direct or indirect damages arising from the use or misuse of the website, training materials, demonstrations, or downloads.

Accounts and future paid access

Email verification may activate a username-and-password assessment account or support training services. You are responsible for protecting your email account, username, and password. Password recovery requires a new expiring email code and invalidates existing account sessions. Future paid features may be subject to additional subscription, payment, cancellation, and acceptable-use terms presented before purchase.

Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, original Real World BAS lessons, text, graphics, workflows, and downloadable materials may not be copied, republished, sold, or redistributed without permission. Product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Real World BAS is an independent training resource and is not presented as an official manufacturer training program unless expressly stated.

Acceptance and changes

Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of these Terms, the Training Disclaimer, and the Privacy Policy. These terms may be updated as the website develops.