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# Does FCC equipment authorization mean my headset is insured?

No. Equipment authorization addresses applicable radio-device marketing requirements; it does not establish an insurer’s coverage grant. [47 CFR § 2.803 — Marketing of radio frequency devices prior to equipment authorization](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-2/subpart-I/section-2.803)

Provide the exact model, radio configuration, accessories, batteries, importer, manufacturing site, and sales territory for the quote. Keep authorization records associated with the model they cover. [47 CFR § 2.803 — Marketing of radio frequency devices prior to equipment authorization](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-2/subpart-I/section-2.803), [Lithium Battery Guide for Shippers](https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/regulatory-compliance/phmsa-guidance/lithium-battery-guide-shippers)

Then review the policy forms for named products, injury or property-damage terms, exclusions, limits, and any recall wording. Ask separately about hosted software and data. [Commercial Insurance Guide](https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/95-guides/09-comm/commercialguide.cfm)

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## More Virtual and Augmented Reality Questions

- [What should I include when quoting a public VR demo or arcade?](https://spot.insure/industries/virtual-and-augmented-reality/what-to-include-in-public-vr-demo-quote)

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## Sources and Further Reading

- [Commercial Insurance Guide](https://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/105-type/95-guides/09-comm/commercialguide.cfm) — California Department of Insurance. Commercial Insurance Guide, revised June 14, 2024: purchasing coverage, commercial property, inland marine, boiler and machinery, commercial general liability, and workers compensation.
- [47 CFR § 2.803 — Marketing of radio frequency devices prior to equipment authorization](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-2/subpart-I/section-2.803) — Office of the Federal Register, Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). Current text, paragraphs (a)–(c), lines 109–145; eCFR states Title 47 current as of 2026-09-24
  Current eCFR text on applicable RF-device marketing and authorization rules.
- [Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule: A Six-Step Compliance Plan for Your Business](https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule-six-step-compliance-plan-your-business) — Federal Trade Commission. Factors for determining whether a service is directed to children under 13, lines 50 onward
  FTC child-directed service guidance; it does not resolve every sensor-data question.
- [Lithium Battery Guide for Shippers](https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/regulatory-compliance/phmsa-guidance/lithium-battery-guide-shippers) — U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. Guide description, October 2024 update
  PHMSA’s October 2024 shipper guide reflects May 2024 requirements; check current hazardous-material rules for each shipment.



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