What ran, when
Every software version, configuration and update anchored as it ships.
Software is a product. Prove it.
Product Liability Directive
The new Product Liability Directive puts software, updates and AI under strict liability. When a claim comes, the side with the evidence wins. Reltime makes sure that is you.
Who it hits.
Manufacturers of products, software and AI systems included, plus importers and authorised representatives. In some cases distributors and online platforms. Covers products placed on the EU market after 9 Dec 2026.
What it demands.
- Art. 4Software and related digital services count as products or components
- Art. 9Courts can order the defendant to disclose relevant evidence
- Art. 10Failure to disclose leads to a presumption that the product is defective
- Art. 7Missing security updates can make a product defective
- 9 Dec 2026
- Transposition deadline
- 10 years
- Liability period
- 25 years
- Latent personal injury
Member states apply the new rules from 9 Dec 2026
What Reltime runs. In real time.
Updates on proof
Security updates and their rollout tied to date, product and approval.
Disclosure in hours
When a court orders evidence, the receipt already exists.
Supplier chain anchored
Component evidence from suppliers verified and kept with your product.
Edits alert
Any later change to the evidence breaks the match and raises an alert.
RELTIME VERIFICATION RECEIPTExample
- Event
- Update rollout · v5.4.2 · fleet EU-N
- Approved by
- release.manager.02 · verified
- Rule
- release-policy v3.2
- Time
- 2026-10-14 07:58:41.096 CET
- Fingerprint
- 7a40…3c9e · unchanged ✓
One receipt. Every auditor.
Who acted, which rule applied and whether anything changed. Created the second it happened. Verified by any authorised party without access to your systems.
Live in four weeks.
- Week 1
Map one product and connect the release pipeline
- Week 2
Configure the rail, roles and alerts
- Week 3
Test with your counsel or auditor
- Week 4
Run in real time and deliver the first evidence pack