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Read this before building anything from a Hood's Finds guide.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

1. Educational Use Only

All Hood's Finds guides, schematics, calculators, and reference material are provided for personal educational and experimental use only. They are not professional engineering services and are not a substitute for the advice of a licensed professional.

⚠ Safety — build at your own risk. Linear amplifiers, tube circuits, and RF equipment involve high voltages, high currents, RF energy, and heat that can cause serious injury, death, fire, or property damage. You are solely responsible for your own safety and for building, testing, and operating any project safely. You are also responsible for complying with all applicable laws, including FCC licensing and legal power limits. If you are not qualified to work safely with these voltages, do not attempt these builds.

2. No Warranty

Our guides are provided "as is," without warranty of any kind. While we work hard to be technically accurate, we do not guarantee that any guide is complete, error-free, or fit for a particular purpose. Component availability, specifications, and best practices change over time — always verify against current manufacturer data and your own measurements.

Digital downloads are final sale — no refunds. If you hit a technical problem (a broken download, corrupt file, or access issue), email hoodsfinds@gmail.com and we'll make it right.

3. Tribute Builds & Trademarks

Hood's Finds tribute volumes are independent educational works created in homage to legendary builders. They are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or official products of any named builder, company, or brand. Any builder names, brand names, or trademarks referenced remain the property of their respective owners and are used only for identification and historical reference.

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5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hood's Finds and James Hood will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages — including injury, equipment damage, or legal consequences — arising from the use of, or inability to use, any guide or material from this site. By using our materials you accept full responsibility for your own actions and results.

6. Contact

Questions about this disclaimer? Email hoodsfinds@gmail.com.