Terms and Conditions

Thank you for using AutoCuro Technologies Pvt Ltd (hereinafter referred to as "the Platform", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using our PCB design automation software and services available at autocuro.com, you indicate your unconditional acceptance of these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to update or revise these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

1. Definitions

• "Platform" refers to the PCB design automation software, including desktop application, cloud services, and related tools.
• "Service" refers to the automated PCB design generation and related features provided through the Platform.
• "User" or "You" refers to any individual or entity accessing or using the Platform.
• "Design Files" refers to all PCB schematics, layouts, and related design data created or processed through the Platform.
• "Subscription" refers to the paid access plan selected by the User.

2. Eligibility and Account Registration

2.1 Eligibility

Use of the Platform is available only to persons who can legally enter into contracts under applicable laws. Persons who are "incompetent to contract" within the meaning of applicable contract law, including minors under the age of 18 years, are not eligible to use the Platform. We reserve the right to terminate your access if we discover you do not meet eligibility requirements.

2.2 Account Registration

To access certain features of the Platform, you must create an account. You agree to provide true, accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate and current. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

2.3 Account Security

You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account credentials.

3. License Grant and Restrictions

3.1 License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms and payment of applicable fees, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform solely for your internal business purposes.

3.2 License Restrictions

You agree not to:

• Copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Platform or included software
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the Platform
• Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Transfer, sublicense, or share your license or account credentials with third parties
• Use the Platform to develop competing products or services
• Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices on the Platform
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Platform or related systems
• Use automated systems to access the Platform except as explicitly permitted

3.3 License Termination

This license is effective until terminated. Your rights under this license will terminate automatically without notice if you fail to comply with any of these Terms. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Platform and uninstall the software.

4. Subscription and Payments

4.1 Subscription Plans

We offer various subscription plans with different features and pricing. Current subscription options and pricing are available on our website. We reserve the right to modify subscription plans and pricing with advance notice to existing subscribers.

4.2 Payment Terms

Payment for subscriptions is due in advance on a monthly or annual basis, as selected by you. You authorize us to charge your designated payment method for all applicable fees. If payment fails, we may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform.

4.3 Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled before the renewal date. You will be charged the then-current subscription rate upon renewal.

4.4 Taxes

All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes, which you are responsible for paying. We will add applicable taxes to your invoice where required by law.

5. Data and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Design Files

You retain all ownership rights to your Design Files. We do not claim ownership of any designs, schematics, or layouts you create using the Platform. Design Files remain stored locally on your computer and are not retained on our servers.

5.2 Metadata Collection

We collect only high-level metadata about design parameters and usage statistics to improve our services. This metadata does not include your actual design files or proprietary circuit information. By using the Platform, you consent to our collection and use of such metadata as described in our Privacy Policy.

5.3 Platform Intellectual Property

The Platform, including all software, algorithms, user interfaces, and documentation, is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any rights to our trademarks, service marks, or logos.

5.4 Feedback

If you provide us with any feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Platform ("Feedback"), you grant us an unlimited, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use such Feedback for any purpose without compensation or attribution to you.

6. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use the Platform for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
• Violate or infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Interfere with or disrupt the Platform or servers or networks connected to the Platform
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any other user's account or data
• Use the Platform to send spam or unsolicited communications
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Collect or harvest information about other users without their consent

7. Service Availability and Modifications

7.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. The Platform may be unavailable during maintenance periods, which we will schedule during non-peak hours when possible.

7.2 Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Platform at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Platform.

7.3 Updates and Upgrades

We may provide updates, patches, or upgrades to the Platform. Some updates may be required for continued use, and you agree to install such updates promptly.

8. Warranties and Disclaimers

8.1 Platform Provided "As Is"

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THAT USE OF THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.

8.2 Design Verification

While our Platform automates PCB design processes, YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING ALL DESIGN FILES BEFORE MANUFACTURING. We do not warrant that automated designs will be error-free, suitable for any particular application, or compliant with all applicable standards and regulations.

8.3 Professional Responsibility

The Platform is a tool to assist with PCB design but does not replace professional engineering judgment. You remain fully responsible for all design decisions and the suitability of designs for their intended purpose.

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1 Limitation Amount

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY.

9.2 Exclusion of Damages

IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

9.3 Manufacturing Liability

We are not responsible for any issues arising from the manufacturing of PCBs based on designs generated through the Platform. This includes but is not limited to manufacturing defects, functional failures, or regulatory non-compliance.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, our affiliates, and our respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use or misuse of the Platform
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party, including intellectual property rights
• Any designs you create using the Platform and their use in manufacturing
• Your breach of any representation or warranty made in these Terms

11. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Platform, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

11.1 Data Privacy

We take data privacy seriously. Design files remain on your local system and are not uploaded to our servers. We collect only metadata necessary for service improvement and functionality.

11.2 Compliance

You are responsible for ensuring your use of the Platform complies with applicable data protection laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.

12. Export Compliance

The Platform may be subject to export control laws and regulations. You agree to comply with all applicable export and re-export control laws and regulations, including but not limited to restrictions on destinations, end users, and end use. You represent that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any country to which export is prohibited.

13. Term and Termination

13.1 Term

These Terms commence when you first access the Platform and continue until terminated by either party.

13.2 Termination by You

You may terminate these Terms at any time by cancelling your subscription and ceasing use of the Platform. Cancellation procedures are described in our Cancellation and Refund Policy.

13.3 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion. We may also terminate your access with notice if we discontinue the Platform.

13.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your license to use the Platform terminates immediately. You must cease all use of the Platform and uninstall the software. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

14. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Noida, India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Noida, India.

15. Electronic Communications

When you use the Platform or send emails or other communications to us, you agree and understand that you are communicating with us electronically and consent to receive communications from us electronically, including via email or through notices posted on the Platform. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

16. Entire Agreement and Severability

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cancellation and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Platform and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and the invalid or unenforceable provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

16.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

17. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, or to any affiliate or as part of a corporate reorganization.

18. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, governmental actions, or internet service failures.

19. Third-Party Services and Content

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites or services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

20. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue use of the Platform.