Terms of Service
Last updated: January 10, 2025
Welcome to TraceSource. By accessing or using our BOM sourcing platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before using our services. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use TraceSource.
01Service Description
TraceSource is a Bill of Materials (BOM) sourcing platform that helps electronics engineers and procurement professionals find and source electronic components. Our services include:
- •BOM file upload and parsing
- •AI-powered component analysis and recommendations
- •Real-time pricing and availability data from multiple distributors
- •Alternative part suggestions and cross-referencing
- •BOM optimization and cost analysis
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time with reasonable notice.
02Account Responsibilities
When you create an account with TraceSource, you agree to:
- •Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information
- •Maintain the security of your account credentials
- •Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
- •Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
You must be at least 18 years old or have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use TraceSource. By using our services, you represent that you meet these requirements.
03Acceptable Use
You agree to use TraceSource only for lawful purposes. You may not:
Prohibited Activities
- ✗Abuse or overload our systems through automated scraping beyond normal usage
- ✗Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
- ✗Use our service to collect data for competing services
- ✗Transmit malware, viruses, or other malicious code
- ✗Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- ✗Impersonate any person or entity
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms without prior notice.
04Intellectual Property
Your Content Ownership
Your BOMs are yours. You retain all ownership rights to the Bill of Materials data you upload to TraceSource. We do not claim any ownership over your content.
By uploading content to TraceSource, you grant us a limited license to process, analyze, and display your data solely for the purpose of providing our services to you.
The TraceSource platform, including its design, features, code, and documentation, is owned by TraceSource and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of our platform without explicit permission.
05AI-Generated Content Disclaimer
Important Notice
Suggestions are suggestions. AI-generated recommendations should be verified before ordering components.
TraceSource uses artificial intelligence to analyze BOMs and provide component recommendations. While we strive for accuracy, AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies. You acknowledge that:
- ⚠AI suggestions are provided as guidance, not guarantees
- ⚠You should verify all component specifications before purchasing
- ⚠Alternative part suggestions may not be pin-for-pin compatible
- ⚠Pricing and availability data is subject to change
- ⚠Final sourcing decisions are your responsibility
TraceSource is not responsible for any losses, damages, or issues arising from reliance on AI-generated recommendations without proper verification.
06Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, TraceSource and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for:
- •Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- •Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
- •Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or use of our servers
- •Interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our services
Our total liability for any claim arising from or relating to these terms or our services shall not exceed the amount you paid to TraceSource in the twelve months preceding the claim.
The service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
07Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. When we make changes, we will:
- •Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- •Notify you via email or through the platform for material changes
- •Provide a reasonable period for you to review the changes
Your continued use of TraceSource after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you should discontinue use of our services.
08Governing Law
These Terms of Service 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 provisions.
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action.
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
09Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
TraceSource Legal Team
Email: legal@tracesource.io