Responsibility asks what you own and can do now; blame assigns fault. Fault may matter, particularly when harm or formal obligations are involved. An available repair does not erase who caused the problem.
Compare the operations, not a score
| Question or field | Fictional completed example |
|---|---|
| Fault question? | Who damaged the item? |
| Ownership question? | Who can submit the claim? |
| Evidence? | Dated photographs |
| Available action? | Request replacement |
| Unchanged obligation? | Seller handles the remedy |
A worked situation: Who damaged the item?
Fictional example. A supplier sends a damaged item. The buyer can document it and request a replacement without accepting responsibility for the damage; the seller's fault and the buyer's next action are different questions.