Abstract: The system and method for a break-away connector for data and/or electricity. In some cases, the break-way connector has two halves, where one half is inserted into the second half. The half inserted into a mating half may comprise a pair of external housing O-rings. These O-rings provide a way to adjust the force required to separate the two halves. Each half has a tether anchored to a housing that receives an insert. In some cases, an insert is threadedly engaged within a respective housing. The insert may have a plurality of ribs to provide a barrier between a plurality of contacts. The insert may have a set screw style terminal.