TetraBase
(Tetra’s database of assistive devices*)
Over the years our amazing Tetra volunteers have created thousands of assistive devices and gadgets that have helped with overcoming barriers in physical or environmental spaces. We want to share this work and make it easier for anyone anywhere in the world to be able to adopt one of the many solutions that have already made a difference in someone’s life.
TetraBase Terms of Use & Liability Disclaimer
Tetra Society of North America, Tetra Society of Alberta, Tetra Society of Ontario, and the Sam Sullivan Disability Foundation (SSDF) offer the Tetra Society database of devices (TetraBase) with the terms, conditions and notices as follows. The following terms and conditions apply to TetraBase, all devices and uses. Please review carefully. These terms and conditions include disclaimers of liabilities. Using TetraBase indicates your agreement to these terms. If you do not wish to agree to these terms, do not use TetraBase.
Terms of use
TetraBase is offered to you conditioned upon your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein.
Exclusive Obligation
TetraBase has been designed for information purposes only. It was not designed for lethal purposes. TetraBase may not be used for unlawful purposes and that use is expressly prohibited under the terms and conditions of its use.
Use limitation
You may not publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell, any information, software, products or services obtained from TetraBase without authorized approval.
Device Modification
Modification of devices can lead to device malfunction causing serious risk. Risks include but are not limited to device damage, serious physical injury, disability and/or death. You are responsible for any modifications you perform on your or anyone else’s device from TetraBase. Tetra Society of North America, Tetra Society of Alberta, Tetra Society of Ontario, and the Sam Sullivan Disability Foundation are not responsible and will not be held liable for any modifications done to devices.
Entire Obligation
The TETRABASE LIABILITY DISCLAIMER document states the entire obligation of Tetra Society of North America, Tetra Society of Alberta, Tetra Society of Ontario, and the Sam Sullivan Disability Foundation with respect to TetraBase and its devices. If any part of this disclaimer is determined to be void, invalid, unenforceable or illegal, including, but not limited to the liability disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and the remainder of the agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
Applicable Law
TetraBase and this disclaimer statement are governed by the laws of the province of British Columbia, Canada. You hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the Supreme Court of Canada, in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of TetraBase. Use of this service is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these terms and conditions, including without limitation of this paragraph.
Modification of Terms and Conditions
Tetra Society of North America, Tetra Society of Alberta, Tetra Society of Ontario, and the Sam Sullivan Disability Foundation reserve the right to change the terms, conditions, and notices under which it’s services are offered.
* This database lists something around 10 per cent of Tetra projects from over the years, so is not complete in any way. However, we hope it gives an overview of what we do, and can help people gain information about what might be possible for them.