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This Disclaimer explains the limits of the information, tools, and resources published on HeavyDutyJournal.com ("HDJ," "we," "us," or "our"). It should be read together with our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By using our site, you agree to the terms below.
Important Notice: Diesel repair, fleet compliance, and equipment decisions carry real safety and financial risk. Nothing on this site replaces the judgment of a qualified professional working directly with your equipment, records, or situation.
1. Not Professional Advice
Content on HDJ — including articles, guides, buyer's guides, and reference tools — is for general informational and educational purposes only.
- Not a Substitute: Our content does not substitute for professional diagnosis, repair, engineering, legal, financial, or regulatory compliance advice
- Consult Professionals: Always consult a qualified technician, mechanic, attorney, accountant, or other licensed professional before acting on information from this site
- Your Judgment Required: Application of any guidance to a specific vehicle, fleet, or business situation requires independent professional judgment
2. No Guarantee of Accuracy
Regulations, specifications, part numbers, pricing, and best practices change regularly across the trucking and diesel repair industry.
- Best Effort, Not a Guarantee: We work to keep content accurate and current but make no warranties, express or implied, about its completeness, reliability, or accuracy
- Verify Before Relying: Confirm technical specs, part numbers, and regulatory details (such as DOT/FMCSA requirements) against manufacturer documentation or official sources before relying on them
- Your Own Risk: Any action you take based on HDJ content is strictly at your own risk
3. Tools & Calculators
HDJ provides interactive tools such as a cost-per-mile calculator, fleet management calculators, and a truck fault code lookup.
- Estimates Only: Results from these tools are for estimation and reference purposes only, not definitive diagnostic or financial conclusions
- Verification Required: Cross-check results against your own records, manufacturer documentation, or a qualified professional before making a repair, safety, or financial decision
- No Diagnostic Guarantee: The fault code lookup and similar tools do not replace an in-person diagnostic inspection
4. Third-Party Links & Content
HDJ may link to or reference third-party websites, vendors, products, or services.
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- No Responsibility: We do not control, and are not responsible for, the content, accuracy, or practices of any linked third-party site
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- Editorial Independence: Sponsorship does not guarantee favorable coverage; sponsored content still goes through editorial review
- Further Detail: See our Advertising Disclosure for more on how we identify sponsored placements
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Using HDJ, our tools, or contacting us does not create a formal professional relationship.
- No Advisory Relationship: Use of our services does not create a professional-client, advisory, or fiduciary relationship of any kind between you and HeavyDutyJournal.com
- Independent Decisions: Any decisions you make based on our content remain your own responsibility
7. Limitation of Liability
Limits on HeavyDutyJournal.com's liability for damages arising from use of our content and tools.
MAXIMUM LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HEAVYDUTYJOURNAL.COM AND ITS CONTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES — INCLUDING EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, DOWNTIME, LOST REVENUE, OR PERSONAL INJURY — ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF, OR RELIANCE ON, CONTENT FOUND ON THIS SITE.
- Full Terms: This section summarizes, and does not replace, the more detailed Disclaimers & Warranties and Limitation of Liability sections in our Terms of Use
- Jurisdictional Limits: Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability; these may not apply to you
8. Updates to This Disclaimer
How and when we may update this Disclaimer.
- Right to Modify: We may update this Disclaimer at any time; changes take effect when posted
- Last Updated Date: The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision
- Continued Use: Continued use of HDJ after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Disclaimer
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