Disclaimer — Learn Fittings

Last Updated: June 4, 2026

LearnFittings.com (the "Site") is a free, bilingual educational resource operated by Hose Box Inc. ("Hose Box," "we," "us," or "our"), a corporation registered in the State of Montana, United States. The Site teaches how to identify hydraulic fittings and D.O.T. air fittings — including thread types, sealing methods, torque specifications, hose and dash sizing, and related formulas — using our color-coded Fitting Tiles(R) system. Because the Site publishes technical reference data that could cause serious injury, death, or property damage if misapplied, please read this Disclaimer carefully before relying on anything you find here. This Disclaimer is incorporated into and forms part of our Terms of Service, and your use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of this Disclaimer. If you do not agree with it, do not use the Site.

Educational and Informational Purposes Only

LearnFittings.com provides general educational information about hydraulic fittings and D.O.T. air fittings to help readers learn how these components are identified, sized, and sealed. All content on the Site — including articles, charts, tables, diagrams, formulas, videos, Fitting Tiles(R), and any other materials — is offered solely for educational and informational purposes. It is NOT a substitute for professional engineering, technical, or safety advice, and it is not intended to be used as a stand-alone basis for selecting, specifying, installing, or servicing any component or system. Every application is different, and the Site cannot account for the specific conditions, equipment, materials, tolerances, or hazards present in your particular situation.

No Professional or Safety Advice

Nothing on the Site constitutes professional, engineering, technical, legal, or safety advice, and no professional or advisory relationship of any kind is created by your use of the Site. You should not act, or refrain from acting, on the basis of any information presented here without first obtaining advice appropriate to your circumstances. Before you select, install, torque, pressurize, test, repair, or otherwise service any fitting, hose, adapter, or hydraulic or pneumatic assembly, you must consult a qualified professional and the relevant component, equipment, or vehicle manufacturer. Where the work involves D.O.T. air brake systems or other safety-critical assemblies, qualified and properly trained personnel must perform and verify the work in accordance with applicable law. You are responsible for determining whether any information on the Site is suitable for your intended use, and you assume full responsibility for that determination.

Verify Against Manufacturer Specifications

Torque values, dash sizes, thread identifications, sealing methods, formulas, charts, and all other data on the Site are GENERAL references only. The correct values for any real-world application vary by manufacturer, component design, material, grade, thread sealant or lubricant, temperature, pressure rating, duty cycle, and intended use. A figure that is appropriate for one part or assembly may be incorrect — and dangerous — for another that looks similar. Before relying on any value or procedure, you must confirm it against the manufacturer's current published specifications and against the applicable industry and regulatory standards, such as those issued by SAE, ISO, and DOT/FMVSS, as well as your employer's written procedures and any applicable codes. Where there is any conflict between the Site and the manufacturer's specifications or applicable standards, the manufacturer's specifications and applicable standards control.

Assumption of Risk and Safe Work Practices

Working with pressurized hydraulic and pneumatic systems is inherently hazardous. Hazards include high-pressure fluid injection injuries (which can be severe even from a pinhole leak and may not appear serious at first), whipping or bursting hoses, flying debris, stored energy in accumulators and charged lines, and the sudden release of pressure. By using this Site, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPT THESE RISKS AND AGREE THAT YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFE WORK PRACTICES. You are responsible for relieving system pressure and locking out and tagging out equipment before work, using the proper tools and personal protective equipment (PPE), following correct assembly and inspection procedures, and complying with OSHA requirements and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. If you are not trained and qualified to perform a task safely, do not attempt it.

No Warranty

ALL INFORMATION ON THE SITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HOSE BOX INC. DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, CURRENTNESS, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not warrant that the information is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free, and content may contain typographical, technical, or other errors or may become outdated as standards, products, and specifications change. We may change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HOSE BOX INC. AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, OR FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF, OR RELIANCE ON, ANY INFORMATION ON THE SITE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU; IN SUCH CASES, OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. This Disclaimer is in addition to, and does not limit, the full Limitation of Liability in the Terms of Service, which governs your use of the Site.

Indemnification

To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Hose Box Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your use of, or reliance on, any information on the Site, your application of any value, formula, or procedure described here, or your violation of this Disclaimer or applicable law.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Disclaimer is governed by the laws of the State of Montana, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. Before filing any claim, you agree to first attempt to resolve the matter informally and in good faith by contacting us at support@hosebox.com and allowing thirty (30) days to resolve it. If the matter is not resolved, you agree that the exclusive venue for any dispute arising out of or relating to this Disclaimer or the Site will be the state and federal courts located in Cascade County, Montana, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SITE OR THIS DISCLAIMER MUST BE FILED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CLAIM AROSE; OTHERWISE, THE CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED. These provisions are stated more fully in, and are subject to, our Terms of Service.

Third-Party References and Trademarks

The Site may refer to brands, manufacturers, standards organizations, products, and industry standards for identification and educational purposes only. All third-party names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The use of any such name, logo, or trademark does not imply any affiliation with, sponsorship by, or endorsement from the trademark owner, and no such affiliation or endorsement should be inferred. "Learn Fittings(R)" and "Fitting Tiles(R)" are registered trademarks of Hose Box Inc. Copyright (c) 2026 Hose Box Inc. All rights reserved.

Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this Disclaimer from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site after any change takes effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Disclaimer.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Disclaimer, please contact us:

Hose Box Inc. 2600 17th St. N.E. Black Eagle, MT 59414 United States

Email: support@hosebox.com Phone: 1 (800) 592-3176