Terms & Conditions

Revolution EDA


Effective Date	May 9, 2026
Last Updated	May 9, 2026
Version	1.0

Please Read Carefully. These Terms & Conditions govern your access to and use of the Revolution EDA platform, software, and services. By using our services you agree to be bound by these terms.

Acceptance of Terms
Description of Services
User Accounts & Registration
License & Intellectual Property
Prohibited Use
Payments & Subscriptions
Privacy & Data
Disclaimers & Warranties
Limitation of Liability
Termination
Governing Law & Disputes
Contact & Notices

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Revolution EDA’s website, software, tools, documentation, or any related services (collectively, the “Services”), you (“User” or “you”) agree to be legally bound by these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). If you are accessing the Services on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms in their entirety, you must immediately cease using the Services. Revolution EDA reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Services following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Description of Services

Revolution EDA provides open-source and commercial electronic design automation (EDA) software, tools, plugins, APIs, and related services designed to facilitate the design, simulation, verification, and layout of electronic circuits and systems.

Our Services may include:

Schematic capture and simulation tools
Layout editors and design rule check (DRC) utilities
Plugin frameworks and extension APIs
Documentation portals and user guides
Community forums, support channels, and release repositories
Commercial licensing and enterprise support packages

Revolution EDA reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts & Registration

Certain features of the Services may require account registration. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep your account information updated.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account
You must notify Revolution EDA immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
Accounts may not be transferred, sold, or shared with third parties without prior written consent

⚠ Account Security: Revolution EDA will never ask for your password via email or chat. If you suspect your account has been compromised, change your credentials immediately and contact support.

4. License & Intellectual Property

Revolution EDA grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services in accordance with these Terms and the applicable software license agreements.

Open-source components of the platform are made available under their respective open-source licenses (e.g., GPL, LGPL, MIT). Commercial components are subject to separate commercial license agreements.

All trademarks, logos, and brand identifiers remain the exclusive property of Revolution EDA
You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works of proprietary components without express written permission
User-generated content (designs, schematics, scripts) remains owned by the User; by submitting content to shared services, you grant Revolution EDA a non-exclusive license to store, display, and serve that content
Contributions to open-source repositories are governed by the applicable contributor license agreement (CLA)

5. Prohibited Use

You agree not to use the Services for any purpose that is unlawful, harmful, or prohibited by these Terms. Specifically, you must not:

Use the Services to design weapons systems, circumvent export control regulations, or violate applicable law
Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble proprietary software components
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any system, network, or data
Introduce malware, viruses, or any other harmful code into the Services
Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Services without prior written consent
Use the Services to harass, defame, or infringe the rights of other users
Resell or sublicense access to the Services without authorization
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when using the Services

⚠ Export Controls: EDA software and technologies may be subject to EU dual-use export control regulations (EU Regulation 2021/821) and Dutch export control laws administered by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). You are solely responsible for compliance with applicable export control laws in your jurisdiction.

6. Payments & Subscriptions

Some Services are available on a paid subscription or one-time purchase basis. By purchasing a subscription or product, you agree to the applicable pricing and payment terms displayed at the time of purchase.

All fees are quoted in Euros (EUR) unless otherwise stated and are exclusive of applicable VAT and other taxes
Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
Refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed
Revolution EDA reserves the right to modify pricing with reasonable advance notice
Non-payment may result in suspension or termination of access

ℹ Open Source: The core Revolution EDA platform is available free of charge under an open-source license. Commercial features and enterprise support are available as paid add-ons.

7. Privacy & Data

Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Revolution EDA processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Dutch Implementation Act (Uitvoeringswet AVG). By using the Services, you acknowledge that your data is processed on the lawful bases described in our Privacy Policy.

Revolution EDA acts as the data controller for personal data collected through the Services. You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or port your personal data, and to object to its processing. You may also lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) at autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl.

Revolution EDA implements appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your data. We are not responsible for unauthorized access resulting from user negligence or third-party actions beyond our control.

We do not sell personal data to third parties
Design files and project data stored locally are not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly use cloud services
Anonymized usage analytics may be collected to improve the Services

8. Disclaimers & Warranties

⚠ As-Is Basis: To the extent permitted under Dutch and EU law, the Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties beyond those mandatorily required by law. Where you are a consumer within the EU, statutory warranty rights under applicable consumer protection law (including the Dutch Civil Code, Burgerlijk Wetboek) are not excluded or limited by these Terms.

Revolution EDA does not warrant that:

The Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of bugs or defects
Results obtained from use of the Services will be accurate or reliable
The Services will meet your specific requirements or expectations
Any defects or errors will be corrected within a specific timeframe

EDA tools are provided as design aids only. Final design verification, manufacturing decisions, and regulatory compliance remain the sole responsibility of the User. Revolution EDA assumes no liability for design errors, manufacturing failures, or related losses.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted under Dutch law and applicable EU regulations, Revolution EDA and its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
Loss or corruption of design data or intellectual property
Cost of substitute goods or services
Damages arising from manufacturing defects attributable to design errors
Any damages arising from unauthorized access to your account

In no event shall Revolution EDA’s total aggregate liability exceed the greater of (a) the amounts paid by you in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or (b) one hundred euros (€100).

10. Termination

Revolution EDA reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms, illegal activity, or non-payment.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support or using the account deletion functionality within your account settings.

Upon termination, your license to use the Services immediately ceases
Provisions that by their nature survive termination (including IP rights, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and governing law) shall remain in effect
Revolution EDA may retain certain data after account termination where required by law or for legitimate purposes, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable GDPR retention obligations

11. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, including applicable EU regulations. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is expressly excluded.

Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved as follows:

Parties agree to first attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation within 30 days of written notice
If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent court in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
For consumers in the EU, alternative dispute resolution is available through the European Online Dispute Resolution platform at ec.europa.eu/odr
Nothing in these Terms prevents either party from seeking urgent interim relief from a competent court

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12. Contact & Notices

If you have questions about these Terms, wish to report a violation, or need to provide legal notice to Revolution EDA, please use the contact details below:

Legal Inquiries 📧 support@reveda.eu

General Support & Community 🔗 GitHub Issues