Educational, Tutorial, DIY Content and Compliance Disclaimer

Educational, Tutorial & DIY Content Disclaimer

All material covered on www.colorcord.com and associated social media and print assets is for informational purposes only. We take no responsibility for what you do with this knowledge and cannot be held responsible for any property or medical damages caused by items you read about on our website. We advise you to check your local laws and consult professional electricians and contractors for any project involving electricity, construction, or assembly.

The DIY and tutorial material throughout Color Cord Company's website and other assets is for informational purposes only. By taking any information or educational material from Color Cord Company, you assume all risks for the material covered. You agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend The World Effect, LLC & Color Cord Company from any and all claims and damages as a result of any and all of the information covered.

By taking and/or using any informational resources from Color Cord Company, you agree that you will use this information in a safe and legal manner, consistent with all applicable laws, safety rules, and good common sense. You further agree that you will take such steps as may be reasonably necessary or required by applicable law to keep any information out of the hands of minors and untrained and/or immature individuals.

You must accept that you and you alone are responsible for your safety and the safety of others in any endeavor in which you engage. While the material on www.colorcord.com is provided in hopes that you build your own lighting, you are responsible for verifying its accuracy and applicability to your project. You are responsible for knowing your limitations of knowledge and experience. If you do any work with main power such as 120 or 240 VAC power wiring, you should consult a licensed electrician.

Some illustrative photos do not depict safety precautions or equipment in order to show project steps more clearly. These projects are not intended for use by children. Use of these instructions, kits, projects, and suggestions is at your own risk. Color Cord Company and The World Effect, LLC disclaim all responsibility for any resulting damage, injury, or expense. It is your responsibility to make sure that your activities comply with applicable laws.

Electrical & Installation Safety

• Always turn off power at the circuit breaker before performing any electrical work. Do not rely solely on a wall switch.
• Electrical work must comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all applicable local building codes and ordinances.
• Hardwire installation of light fixtures must be performed by a licensed electrician in many jurisdictions. Check local regulations before proceeding.
• Do not exceed the maximum wattage or amperage ratings specified for each product. Overloading can cause overheating and fire.
• Ensure all connections are secure and properly insulated before restoring power.
• Do not install electrical products in wet or damp locations unless the product is specifically rated for outdoor or wet use.
• Keep all wiring and fixtures away from flammable materials including insulation, curtains, and upholstery.
• These products are not intended for use by children or untrained individuals.

Voltage & Compatibility

All Color Cord Company electrical products — including cord sets, sockets, switches, plug ends, and power cord whips — are designed and tested for use with standard North American 120V AC electrical systems. They are not intended for use with 220–240V systems without appropriate conversion.

• International customers must confirm voltage and plug compatibility with their local electrical standards before ordering.
• Color Cord Company is not responsible for damage or injury resulting from use of our products outside their rated voltage specifications.
• Do not modify products to work with incompatible voltage systems.

UL Listing & Certification

Many of our finished light fixtures and electrical components are UL Listed or cUL Listed, meaning they have been tested and certified by an independent safety organization to meet applicable safety standards. Listing information is noted on individual product pages where applicable.

• Our fabric covered wire is fully UL Listed including the fabric braiding as SVT-B and SJT-B flexible wire. The only exception is our twisted-pair 2-conductor wire, which is not UL recognized.
• Our SPT/Flat type cloth covered wire uses UL Listed wire but is not listed with the fabric covering.
• DIY components sold individually (wire by the foot, sockets, canopies, tubing, and similar parts) are components intended for use in the construction of fixtures and may not carry independent listing. The responsibility for ensuring a DIY assembly meets applicable safety standards rests with the person performing the assembly.
• Modifications to listed products may void their listing and safety certification.

Our products are UL (ULus USA & cUL Canada) recognized and have not gone through CSA testing. Please contact us for more information regarding UL and CSA.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Color Cord Company (The World Effect, LLC) shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the installation, use, or misuse of our products, including but not limited to fire, electrical damage, personal injury, or property damage.

This limitation applies regardless of whether such damages were foreseeable and whether Color Cord Company was advised of the possibility of such damages. It is your responsibility to ensure your activities and installations comply with all applicable laws and safety standards.

California Proposition 65

In 1986, California voters approved an initiative to address growing concerns about exposure to toxic chemicals. That initiative became the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, better known as Proposition 65. Proposition 65 requires the State to publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This list has grown to include more than 900 chemicals since it was first published in 1987.

Proposition 65 requires businesses to notify Californians about significant amounts of chemicals in products they purchase, in their homes or workplaces, or that are released into the environment. It also prohibits California businesses from knowingly discharging significant amounts of listed chemicals into sources of drinking water.

Infrequently handled cords are exempt based on the Proposition 65 wire and cable settlement taking the form of a Consent Judgment submitted to the court in San Francisco. It was agreed that cords and covered products which, because of their size, weight, or function, are infrequently handled (such as upon their installation in a setting where they are not typically plugged and unplugged) qualify for exemption. A list of over 200 of these types of infrequently handled products was created in Exhibit F of the Settlement Agreement.

Examples of exempt infrequently handled cords include: lighting (including tabletop and floor lamps, spotlights, and ceiling lighting), building wire, printer cables, riser/plenum cable, speaker wire, telecom data cable, telecom power cable, thermostat cable, utility cable, signal cable, power control/instrumentation cable, utility wire and cable, and cords that are internal components not normally accessible to consumers during ordinary use.

Color Cord Company products may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. However, as they meet exempt criteria, they are deemed exempt from the above-mentioned referendum.