Disclaimer

The information and materials provided on MyClay ("MyClay," "we," "us," or "our"), accessible at https://myclay.online (the "Site"), are offered for general informational and educational purposes only. By using the Site, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Disclaimer. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. General Information Only

All content on the Site — including articles, guides, diagrams, infographics, tables and recommendations — is provided in good faith and for general use. While we make reasonable efforts to keep it accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability of any content. Any reliance you place on it is strictly at your own risk.

2. Craft Safety — Please Read This One

Working with clay involves genuine hazards, and our guidance cannot account for your equipment, your materials or your workspace. In particular:

• Kilns reach temperatures well above 1,000 °C, draw substantial electrical current, and require correct installation, clearances and ventilation. Always follow the manufacturer's manual and any electrical regulations that apply where you live. Our articles are not a substitute for either.
• Crystalline silica dust from dry clay and glaze materials causes irreversible lung disease with long-term exposure. Never dry-sweep a pottery space, and use appropriate respiratory protection when handling dry powders.
• Glaze and clay materials may include substances that are harmful if inhaled, ingested or absorbed, including barium, lithium, manganese and various metal colourants. Always read the safety data sheet for the specific product you are using.
• Open-flame methods such as pit firing and raku involve fire, extreme heat and, in raku, red-hot ware handled by hand. They carry real risk of burns, fire and injury.

You are responsible for working safely, for using appropriate protective equipment, and for complying with any regulations that apply where you are. If you are unsure, seek instruction in person from a qualified teacher before attempting a technique.

3. Food Safety

Whether a finished ceramic piece is safe to eat or drink from depends on your clay body, your glaze chemistry, the thickness applied, your firing schedule and the fit between glaze and body. Nothing on this Site determines that for your work. We describe general principles; confirming that a specific piece is food safe is your responsibility, and where it matters, leach testing by a qualified laboratory is the only definitive answer.

4. Not Professional Advice

Nothing on the Site constitutes professional advice of any kind, including legal, medical, financial, engineering or educational advice. You should not rely on any content as a substitute for advice from a qualified professional.

5. Results Will Vary

Ceramics is unusually sensitive to local conditions. The same clay body, the same glaze and the same recipe can behave differently in a different kiln, a different climate, or with different water. Timings, temperatures and quantities given on the Site are starting points to be tested, not guarantees. We recommend test tiles and small trial batches before committing work you care about.

6. External Links

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8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, MyClay and its owners, operators and contributors shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury — including without limitation indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive loss or damage — arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to use the Site or any content, links or advertisements on it. The Site and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind.

9. Errors and Omissions

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11. Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this Disclaimer from time to time to reflect changes to the Site or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will post the revised Disclaimer on this page and update the "Last updated" date above.

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