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Last updated November 3, 2026

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Information Only

Articles, books and other content on this site are general information about industrial safety technology. They are not legal, engineering or professional advice for your specific situation, and they do not replace a site-specific assessment.

No Engagement Without a Written Agreement

Contacting me through this site, by email or by phone does not create a consulting, advisory or expert witness engagement. An engagement begins only when both parties sign a written agreement and any required retainer is received. Until then, I am not obligated to keep information you send confidential beyond the terms of the Privacy Policy, and I may decline any matter, including after a conflict check.

Fees

Rates shown on this site are starting points and may change. The fees for any engagement are those stated in its written agreement.

Independence and Disclosure

John Buttery is CEO of RioDatos LLC, which sells and supports industrial safety technology. That relationship is disclosed at the start of every engagement. Opinions expressed on this site are his own.

Intellectual Property

The text, design and other content of this site are owned by John Buttery unless otherwise noted. You may share links and quote brief excerpts with attribution. Please do not copy or republish substantial portions without permission.

Links to Other Sites

This site links to other websites, including Amazon, LinkedIn, Calendly and RioDatos. I am not responsible for the content or practices of those sites.

No Warranty and Limitation of Liability

The site and its content are provided as is, without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, John Buttery is not liable for any loss or damage arising from use of the site or reliance on its content.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, USA.

Changes

These terms may be updated from time to time. The date at the top shows the latest version. Questions can be sent to jwbuttery@gmail.com.