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Independent Status

The name "ISO 12312-2" refers to an international standard published by ISO. Our use of this standard's designation in our domain name and throughout this website is for informational and educational purposes only—to help the public understand and apply this important safety standard.

ISO®, the ISO logo, and the names of ISO standards are the property of the International Organization for Standardization. Any use of these marks on this website does not imply endorsement by ISO.

Purpose and Nature of This Website

ISO12312-2.com is operated by solar industry professionals with the goal of:

• Educating the public about the ISO 12312-2 standard for solar viewing products
• Providing information to help consumers identify safe eclipse glasses and solar viewers
• Offering our independent assessment of manufacturers' compliance with ISO 12312-2 requirements
• Raising awareness about counterfeit and potentially unsafe solar viewing products

This website is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The information provided here should not be considered as professional, legal, medical, or safety advice.

Our Verification Process

Our verification process involves reviewing:

• Test reports from laboratories
• Laboratory accreditation status
• Manufacturer documentation and declarations
• Product labeling and compliance information

While we make every effort to be thorough and accurate, our verification is based on documentation review and our professional judgment. We do not conduct independent laboratory testing of products, and our assessment may not capture all relevant factors.

Inclusion on or exclusion from our list does not constitute a legal determination of a product's compliance with ISO 12312-2 or any other standard or regulation.

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The information on this website is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant or guarantee that:

• The information on this website is complete, accurate, or current
• Products from manufacturers on our approved list will protect your eyes from harm
• Our verification process identifies all compliant or non-compliant products
• This website will be available without interruption or error

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To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ISO12312-2.com, its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages arising from:

• Your use of or reliance on information provided on this website
• Your use of any product from a manufacturer listed (or not listed) on this website
• Any injury, including eye damage, related to solar observation activities
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information we provide
• Any decision you make based on information from this website

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We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

Disclosure of Interest

In the interest of transparency, we disclose that ISO12312-2.com is operated by individuals with professional involvement in the solar observation products industry, including ownership of Lunt Solar Systems, a manufacturer of solar telescopes and related products.

We believe this industry experience provides valuable expertise for evaluating solar safety products and documentation. However, we recognize this relationship and are committed to applying the same verification standards to all manufacturers, including Lunt Solar Systems.

We do not receive payment from manufacturers for inclusion on our approved list. Any advertising displayed on this website is clearly identified as such.

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Your continued use of this website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised disclaimer.

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