These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and WishEDA Inc. ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"), the company behind Trace.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Trace, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using the Service. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (or the entity you represent) and WishEDA Inc. If you are using Trace on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old to use Trace. If you are between 16 and 18, you may only use Trace with the consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms. By using Trace, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.
The Service
Trace is an AI-native PCB design tool built on KiCad. We provide the software, AI design assistance, cloud storage, collaboration features, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of significant changes that materially affect your use of the Service.
Your Account
You need an account to use Trace. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You must notify us immediately at hello@buildwithtrace.com if you suspect unauthorized access. One person per account unless you have a team plan. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that we reasonably believe are being shared or used in violation of these Terms.
Intellectual Property
The Service, including all software, algorithms, AI models, user interface designs, trademarks, logos, and documentation, is the exclusive property of WishEDA Inc. and is protected by intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any right, title, or interest in the Service except for the limited right to use it in accordance with these Terms. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, reverse engineer, decompile, or create derivative works of any part of the Service. "Trace," "WishEDA," and associated logos are trademarks of WishEDA Inc. You may not use them without our prior written consent.
Your Content
You retain full ownership of all designs, schematics, files, and other content you create or upload to Trace ("Your Content"). By using the Service, you grant WishEDA Inc. a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide license to process, store, and display Your Content solely to provide and operate the Service. This license terminates when you delete Your Content or close your account. We do not claim any ownership rights over Your Content. We collect anonymized usage analytics (page views, feature interactions, API performance metrics) to improve Trace. These business analytics are essential for operating the Service and cannot be disabled. We may also collect anonymized design data to train and improve our AI models; you can opt out of AI training data collection at any time from your dashboard settings.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to: (a) use Trace for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations; (b) attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service, other accounts, or computer systems; (c) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the Service (except as permitted by the GPL for open-source components); (d) use automated means (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Service; (e) transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code; (f) interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service; (g) use the Service to develop a competing product; or (h) resell, sublicense, or redistribute access to the Service without our written consent.
Payment and Billing
Paid plans are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, depending on the plan you select). All fees are quoted in US Dollars and are non-refundable except as expressly stated herein or required by law. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless you cancel before the renewal date. You may cancel at any time from your dashboard settings; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period, and you will retain access until then. We may change our pricing with at least 30 days' notice; continued use after a price change constitutes acceptance. If payment fails, we may suspend access after a 7-day grace period. Free tier accounts are subject to usage limits, which we may adjust at our discretion.
Termination
You may cancel your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or if required by law. Upon termination: (a) your right to use the Service ceases immediately; (b) you will have 30 days to export your data, after which we may delete it; (c) any outstanding fees remain due; and (d) provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including Intellectual Property, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Governing Law, and Dispute Resolution) will survive.
AI-Generated Content
Trace uses artificial intelligence to assist with PCB design. AI-generated outputs — including but not limited to schematics, component selections, routing suggestions, layout recommendations, and design rule checks — are provided as suggestions only and are not guarantees of correctness, safety, manufacturability, or fitness for any particular purpose. You are solely responsible for reviewing, verifying, and validating all designs before fabrication, production, or any other use. You acknowledge that AI outputs may contain errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. WishEDA Inc. is not liable for any damages, losses, or injuries arising from reliance on AI-generated outputs, including but not limited to manufacturing defects, component failures, safety hazards, or regulatory non-compliance.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. WISHEDA INC. DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WISHEDA INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT, INCLUDING AI-GENERATED OUTPUTS. YOU USE THE SERVICE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WISHEDA INC., ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, REVENUE, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS ($100). SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WishEDA Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your use of the Service; (b) Your Content; (c) your violation of these Terms; (d) your violation of any applicable law or regulation; (e) any products manufactured based on designs created using the Service; or (f) any claim that Your Content infringes a third party's intellectual property rights.
Export Controls
The Service may be subject to export control laws and regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). You agree not to use, export, re-export, or transfer the Service or any technical data obtained through it in violation of any applicable export control laws or regulations. You represent that you are not located in, or a national or resident of, any country subject to U.S. trade sanctions, and that you are not on any U.S. government restricted party list.
Beta Features
We may offer features labeled as "beta," "preview," "experimental," or similar designations. Beta features are provided as-is without any warranty, may contain bugs or errors, and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Your use of beta features is at your sole risk, and any feedback you provide about beta features may be used by us without obligation to you.
Open Source Components
Trace is built upon KiCad, an open-source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) suite licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). We gratefully acknowledge the KiCad development team and community for their foundational work. Our modified source code is available at github.com/buildwithtrace/trace in compliance with the GPL license. To the extent that any open-source license terms conflict with these Terms, the open-source license terms shall prevail solely with respect to the applicable open-source component.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding not subject to arbitration shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Delaware, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
Dispute Resolution
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation for a period of 30 days. If unresolved, the dispute shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator in Delaware. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding, and judgment may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, you waive any right to a jury trial.
Force Majeure
WishEDA Inc. shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, war, terrorism, government actions, power failures, internet disruptions, or third-party service provider outages.
Severability and Entire Agreement
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and WishEDA Inc. regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page with a revised "Last updated" date and, for significant changes, by sending an email to the address associated with your account at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Service.