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Our steel industry analysts and consultants bring decades of experience to our data collection and analysis processes, following the rigorous research methodology detailed on our platform. All published data derives from authoritative primary sources including UN Comtrade, ISSB, worldsteel, and official industry bodies.
However, neither SteelOnTheNet nor Metals Consulting International Limited assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the Information. The Information is provided 'as is', meaning without warranty of any kind, including (without limitation) any implied warranties of fitness for any purpose.
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While the Information is provided 'as is' without warranty, we maintain professional standards for data collection and verification:
- Research Methodology: Our transparent research methodology documents our approach to data collection, verification procedures, and source quality standards maintained since 2001
- Source Documentation: All capacity data, price information, and market intelligence derives from publicly available primary sources which are fully documented
- Verification Processes: Data undergoes multi-source cross-checking including mirror image techniques for price data and material flow analysis for capacity verification
- Professional Standards: The same quality assurance framework we apply to government advisory work underpins our public databases
Note: Users seeking details on data sources, verification techniques, or quality control procedures should review our comprehensive Research Methodology page.
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Key Privacy Protections:
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SteelOnTheNet® is an officially registered trademark in the United Kingdom, providing legal protection and brand recognition for our steel industry intelligence services since 2017.
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Protected Classifications:
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Brand Recognition: The SteelOnTheNet® trademark represents 25+ years of established expertise in global steel market intelligence, trusted by governments, financial institutions, and leading steel companies worldwide. Our trademark registration demonstrates our long-term commitment to maintaining authoritative, professional standards in steel industry information services.
Intellectual Property & Data Sources
The databases, analysis, and market intelligence on SteelOnTheNet represent significant research investment and intellectual property developed over 25 years of operations. Our research methodology ensures all published content derives from publicly available sources, documented as follows:
- Price Data: UN Comtrade, ISSB, official customs authorities - see price data methodology
- Capacity Information: Metal Bulletin, VdeH, company sources - see capacity verification
- Market Intelligence: worldsteel, industry associations, regulatory filings - see demand data sources
- Capital Investment: 1,300+ project records from press reports, company announcements - see capex database methodology
Confidentiality Guarantee: No confidential client information is ever incorporated into public databases. Consulting work and proprietary research commissioned by clients are maintained separately from publicly available content under strict non-disclosure agreements.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
All terms & conditions listed on this page shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
All users agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales in the event of any dispute.
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Last Updated: 1st January 2026
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