From 2094666e6b7303a753b16007ea6d8afc683bfeb2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Philip Smart Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:01:36 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Licenses --- WIRELESS.md | 15 +++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+) create mode 100644 WIRELESS.md diff --git a/WIRELESS.md b/WIRELESS.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c50afcf --- /dev/null +++ b/WIRELESS.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Wireless Regulatory Notice + +**This device incorporates an ESP32-S3-PICO-1 wireless module that transmits in the 2.4 GHz ISM band, making it an intentional radiator under radio-frequency regulations worldwide (including FCC Part 15 Subpart C in the United States, and the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU in the European Union).** + +Although the ESP32-S3-PICO-1 module itself carries pre-existing regulatory certifications (FCC, CE, and others), those module-level certifications **do not automatically extend to a finished product** that incorporates the module. The pre-certified module exemption permits **individual hobbyists** to build a limited number of devices for **personal, experimental, or educational use** without obtaining separate equipment authorisation. + +## Important Limitations + +- Assembled devices **must not be sold, offered for sale, gifted, or otherwise distributed** to third parties unless the finished product has been independently tested and granted its own equipment authorisation (e.g. FCC ID, CE marking with a Notified Body assessment) in the relevant jurisdiction. +- Building this project for personal use in limited quantities is generally permitted under hobbyist and experimental-use provisions (e.g. FCC ยง15.23), provided the device does not cause harmful interference. +- Regulatory requirements vary by country. Builders outside the United States should consult their national radio-frequency authority for applicable rules. + +## Builder's Responsibility + +It is the builder's sole responsibility to ensure that any device constructed from these designs complies with all applicable radio-frequency regulations in their jurisdiction. The author provides these designs for personal, educational, and hobbyist use and makes no representation that a device built from them satisfies the regulatory requirements for commercial distribution.