Traceformer.io
Last updated: January 2026
These definitions apply to both the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service below.
"Customer Content" means any files, data, text, images, netlists, schematics, datasheets, design files, chat inputs, or other materials uploaded or submitted by you.
"Outputs" means analyses, checks, summaries, recommendations, or responses generated by the Service based on Customer Content.
"Derived Data" means technical artifacts generated solely to operate the Service, such as parsed text, indexes, embeddings, summaries, or extracted metadata.
"Service" means the Traceformer.io platform, including all features, APIs, and related services.
"Content" refers collectively to Customer Content, Outputs, and Derived Data.
We collect only the information necessary to operate the Service:
Usage and performance telemetry (e.g., request timestamps, feature usage, response times, error rates, and billing/usage measurements). This data does not include the substance of your Customer Content.
We use Content to:
Traceformer treats all Customer Content as confidential and does not use it to train, fine-tune, or improve any general-purpose or foundation AI models. Your content remains isolated to your account and is not shared across customers or included in public datasets. To improve our services, we rely solely on aggregated, anonymized usage metrics (e.g., error rates, feature usage) that cannot be traced back to you. We will not access or review the substance of your Customer Content except: (a) at your request (e.g., support tickets), (b) to investigate security issues or incidents, (c) if legally compelled, or (d) with your explicit consent.
To generate Outputs, relevant portions of Customer Content are transmitted to AI model providers acting as subprocessors. Providers may include services such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar AI platforms.
These providers process Content to generate responses. Data handling, retention, and caching practices are governed by their respective terms.
Some providers may use request caching to reduce latency and cost. Caching behavior varies by provider and is governed by provider terms and our configuration.
We also use subprocessors for infrastructure (e.g., hosting, storage), authentication, payments, and database services. Data handling by subprocessors is governed by their respective terms of service and data protection policies.
Derived Data (such as embeddings or parsed text):
We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect Content, including:
No system is perfectly secure. We take appropriate steps to reduce risk and limit access to authorized systems and providers only.
You may:
When you delete Content, we delete all Customer Content and Outputs associated with that data.
We may retain limited technical artifacts (e.g., hashed identifiers, aggregated statistics, anonymized error metadata) for security, abuse prevention, system integrity, and service improvement. These artifacts are not intended to and are not reasonably capable of reconstructing your original designs.
Residual metadata or encrypted backups may persist for a limited period for security, integrity, legal, or compliance purposes.
We retain billing records and aggregated usage statistics as required by law or legitimate business purposes.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data. This includes rights under California privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA) and similar regulations.
To exercise these rights, contact: dev@traceformer.io
Traceformer.io analyzes user-submitted electrical design files and datasheets using automated systems, including machine learning models, to generate informational Outputs.
Outputs are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis.
The Service does not provide professional engineering, safety, regulatory, certification, or compliance advice.
You are solely responsible for independently reviewing and validating any Outputs before use in real-world designs, fabrication, or deployment. Outputs may be incomplete, inaccurate, or unsuitable for your specific application.
The Service is intended to assist—not replace—qualified engineering judgment, traditional design review processes, and established verification methods (e.g., ERC, DRC, simulation).
You retain all right, title, and interest in and to your Customer Content.
Ownership of Outputs does not confer ownership of the Service, models, or underlying analytical methods used to generate them.
You grant Traceformer a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to store, process, transmit, and generate Outputs from your Customer Content to provide and improve the Service, enforce these Terms, and comply with law, subject to the data use limitations described in our Privacy Policy.
You agree not to:
We may suspend or terminate access for violations of this section.
The Service is not designed or intended for use in connection with:
You assume all risk if you choose to use Outputs in connection with such applications.
You are responsible for compliance with all applicable export control laws and regulations, including U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
You agree not to upload:
By default, the Service is hosted in the United States. By using the Service, you acknowledge that Content may be processed and stored in the U.S. or other regions where we or our subprocessors operate.
You acknowledge that:
Plans may include limits on reviews, tokens, files, API spend, or other usage metrics. We may throttle or restrict usage to enforce limits or protect system stability.
Paid subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each billing period unless canceled. You may cancel at any time through your account settings.
Refunds are provided at our discretion or as required by law. Included usage resets each billing period unless specified in your plan.
We treat Customer Content as confidential and do not disclose it to third parties except as necessary to provide the Service (e.g., to subprocessors), as required by law, or with your consent.
You should evaluate whether the Service meets your confidentiality requirements before uploading sensitive or proprietary designs. Cloud-based processing inherently involves transmission to and storage on third-party infrastructure.
We may suspend or terminate access for:
Upon termination, your right to access the Service ends immediately. We will delete your Content in accordance with our data retention policy, subject to any legal retention requirements.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY.
We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components, or that Outputs will meet your requirements or be suitable for any particular purpose.
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so some of the above may not apply to you.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Traceformer and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will provide reasonable notice by email or by posting a notice on the Service before the changes take effect.
Your continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you should stop using the Service and close your account.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service may be brought in the state or federal courts located in California.
Questions about these Terms or the Privacy Policy? Contact us at: dev@traceformer.io