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Last Updated: October 12, 2025

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1 Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the ChipVerify platform ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ChipVerify. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of these Terms.

2 Service Description

ChipVerify provides an online platform for Verilog/SystemVerilog hardware description language learning, including:

  • Code editing and syntax highlighting
  • Simulation using Icarus Verilog
  • Synthesis using Yosys
  • Linting using Verilator
  • Waveform viewing
  • Project storage and sharing

Important: The Service is provided for educational and development purposes. It is not intended for production use or mission-critical applications.

3 User Accounts and Authentication

3.1 Account Requirements: To access certain features, you must create an account using Google Sign-In.

3.2 Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

3.3 Account Accuracy: You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.

3.4 Age Requirement: You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent.

4 Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to use the Service to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
  • Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Use the Service for cryptocurrency mining or similar resource-intensive tasks
  • Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code
  • Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers without permission
  • Abuse system resources or create excessive load
  • Share your account credentials with others

Warning: Violation of this policy may result in immediate account suspension or termination without prior notice.

5 Google Sign-In and Third-Party Services

5.1 Google OAuth: We use Google Sign-In for authentication. By signing in with Google, you agree to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

5.2 Data Access: We only access your email address and basic profile information. We do not access other Google services or data.

5.3 No Liability: We are not responsible for Google's services or any issues arising from Google authentication.

5.4 Revocation: You can revoke our access to your Google account at any time through your Google Account settings.

6 User Content and Data

6.1 Ownership: You retain all rights to your code, designs, and content ("User Content") uploaded to the Service.

6.2 License Grant: By uploading User Content, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to store, process, and display your content solely for providing the Service.

6.3 Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your User Content and must ensure you have all necessary rights and permissions.

6.4 Backup: You are responsible for maintaining backups of your User Content. We are not liable for any data loss.

6.5 Privacy: We do not claim ownership of your designs or code. However, shared projects may be accessible to other users via share links.

Note: See our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your data.

7 Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Platform Ownership: The Service, including all software, design, text, graphics, and other content (excluding User Content), is owned by ChipVerify and protected by intellectual property laws.

7.2 Open Source Tools: The Service uses open-source tools (Icarus Verilog, Yosys, Verilator, etc.) subject to their respective licenses.

7.3 Trademarks: "ChipVerify" and associated logos are our trademarks. You may not use them without prior written permission.

7.4 DMCA Compliance: If you believe content infringes your copyright, contact us at [email protected] with details.

8 Service Limitations and Resource Quotas

8.1 Resource Limits: We may impose limits on:

  • Maximum file sizes
  • Simulation/synthesis execution time
  • Number of projects per user
  • API request rates
  • Storage space

8.2 Service Availability: We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. The Service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance.

8.3 Tool Limitations: Simulation and synthesis results depend on third-party tools. We make no guarantees about tool accuracy or completeness.

9 Limitation of Liability

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CHIPVERIFY 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 YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE
  • DAMAGES RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR ACCOUNT OR CONTENT
  • DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ERRORS, BUGS, OR INACCURACIES IN SIMULATION/SYNTHESIS RESULTS
  • DAMAGES RESULTING FROM RELIANCE ON THE SERVICE FOR CRITICAL APPLICATIONS

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IF ANY) OR $100 USD, WHICHEVER IS LESS.

10 Warranty Disclaimer

NO WARRANTIES:

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF RESULTS
  • UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION
  • SECURITY OR ABSENCE OF VIRUSES

YOU ASSUME ALL RISK ASSOCIATED WITH USING THE SERVICE, INCLUDING RELIANCE ON ANY SIMULATION OR SYNTHESIS RESULTS.

Critical Warning: DO NOT use this Service for safety-critical, medical, automotive, aerospace, or other applications where failure could result in injury or death. The Service is for educational and development purposes only.

11 Termination

11.1 By You: You may stop using the Service at any time.

11.2 By Us: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

11.3 Effect of Termination: Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
  • We may delete your account and User Content
  • You remain liable for any obligations incurred before termination

11.4 Survival: Sections regarding intellectual property, liability, warranties, and governing law survive termination.

12 Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Service.

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service.

We will indicate the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms.

Additional Terms

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ChipVerify, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where ChipVerify operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ChipVerify regarding the Service.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.chipverify.com

By using ChipVerify, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

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