Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Embedded System Design LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") concerning your access to and use of the embeddedsystemdesigns.com website and our embedded systems design services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into contracts to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age
  • You have the legal authority to enter into this agreement
  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • All information you provide is accurate, current, and complete
  • You will not use our Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

3. Services Description

Our Services Include
  • Embedded Systems Design: Custom embedded electronics design and development
  • PCB Design: Printed circuit board design and layout services
  • Firmware Development: Embedded software and firmware programming
  • IoT Solutions: Internet of Things device development and integration
  • Product Development: End-to-end product design and manufacturing support
  • Certifications: Assistance with regulatory compliance and certifications
  • Consulting: Technical consulting and project advisory services

Specific service details, deliverables, timelines, and pricing will be outlined in separate project agreements or statements of work.

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Creation

You may be required to create an account to access certain features of our Services. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate and current.

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:

  • Use a strong, unique password for your account
  • Not share your account credentials with others
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Log out from your account at the end of each session

4.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion, without notice, for violation of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or any other reason we deem appropriate.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on our website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and compilations, is the property of Embedded System Design LLC or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Project Work Product

Ownership of work product created during projects will be defined in individual project agreements or statements of work. Generally, upon full payment, clients receive ownership or licensing rights to custom designs created specifically for their projects, subject to the terms of the project agreement.

5.3 User-Submitted Content

By submitting content to our Services (project specifications, feedback, etc.), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content solely for the purpose of providing our Services to you.

6. Prohibited Uses

You May Not Use Our Services To
  • • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • • Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading activities
  • • Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
  • • Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
  • • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • • Harvest or collect information about other users without consent
  • • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
  • • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software
  • • Use our Services to develop competing products or services
  • • Share or resell our Services without authorization
  • • Design products intended for illegal purposes or harmful applications

7. Payment and Fees

7.1 Pricing

Pricing for our Services will be provided in project quotes, proposals, or statements of work. All prices are in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise specified.

7.2 Payment Terms

Payment terms will be specified in individual project agreements. Generally, we require a deposit before commencing work, with the balance due upon completion or according to milestone payments. Invoices are typically due within 30 days of issuance unless otherwise agreed.

7.3 Late Payments

Late payments may incur interest charges at the rate of 1.5% per month (18% annually) or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower. We reserve the right to suspend services for accounts with overdue payments.

7.4 Refunds

Refund policies will be outlined in individual project agreements. Deposits are generally non-refundable once work has commenced. Refunds for completed work are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

8. Warranties and Disclaimers

8.1 Service Quality

We strive to provide high-quality services and will make reasonable efforts to meet project specifications and deadlines. However, we do not guarantee that our Services will meet all your requirements or be error-free, uninterrupted, or timely.

8.2 "As Is" Basis

8.3 No Professional Advice

Information provided through our Services is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or technical advice. You should consult with appropriate professionals before making decisions based on information from our Services.

9. Limitation of Liability

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Embedded System Design LLC and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your use or misuse of our Services
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

11. Confidentiality

11.1 Mutual Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential any proprietary or confidential information disclosed during the course of our business relationship. This includes technical data, business plans, customer information, and project specifications.

11.2 Non-Disclosure Agreements

For projects involving sensitive information, we may require execution of a separate Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before commencing work.

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms.

12.2 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Termination does not relieve you of obligations for any fees incurred prior to termination.

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our Services will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, indemnification, limitation of liability) shall survive.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Informal Resolution

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy, you agree to first contact us to seek informal resolution before pursuing formal legal action.

13.2 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13.3 Jurisdiction

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Connecticut, and you irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of such courts.

14. Export Compliance

International Trade Regulations

Our Services and any technical data or software provided may be subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

You agree not to export, re-export, or transfer any technical data, software, or products received from us in violation of applicable export control laws. You represent that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any restricted country.

Clients are responsible for obtaining any necessary export licenses or approvals for their projects.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of our Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue use of our Services.

16. Miscellaneous

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any project-specific agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and Embedded System Design LLC.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

16.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

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