Product Usage & Safety

Atoms sells electronic components, development boards, sensors, and DIY kits intended for educational, prototyping, and development purposes. Please read this page carefully before using any product purchased from our store.

Intended Use

Unless a product listing explicitly states otherwise, all components sold by Atoms are intended for educational, prototyping, and development purposes — not for use in safety-critical, medical, or life-support systems.

Your Responsibility

• You are responsible for ensuring correct voltage, polarity, and wiring before powering any component.
• Products must be used within their specified electrical ratings (voltage, current, and power limits shown on the product page).
• Some products require soldering, basic electronics knowledge, or familiarity with tools like multimeters and breadboards.
• Always double-check datasheets and pinouts before connecting a component to power or to a microcontroller.

Limitation of Liability

Atoms is not responsible for damage, injury, or loss caused by:

• Incorrect wiring or reversed polarity
• Over-voltage or exceeding a component's rated specifications
• Unauthorized modification of a product
• Misuse outside the product's intended purpose

Getting Help

If you're unsure how to safely wire or power a component, check the product's Specifications and FAQ sections, browse related Projects, or reach out via Support before connecting anything to power.

Beginners

New to electronics? We recommend starting with a low-voltage DIY kit and working through a guided project on Atoms Academy before working with higher-power components.