Netlist.io

Privacy & Terms

Please review our privacy policy and terms of service below. If you have any questions about how we handle your data or how the platform operates, please reach out.

Last updated: November 2025

1. Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains what information Netlist.io ("we," "us," or "our") collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. By creating an account or using the service, you agree to these practices.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you sign up, we receive account and identity information such as:

  • Name
  • Company (optional)
  • Email address
  • Authentication identifiers
  • Subscription or plan information

1.2 Billing Information

Payments are processed by a third-party payments provider. We receive customer identifiers, subscription status, and billing period details. We do not receive or store full payment card numbers.

1.3 Uploaded Files

You may upload engineering files such as netlists, datasheets, and image attachments. Uploaded files and related metadata are stored securely using cloud infrastructure. Do not upload content that is classified, export-controlled, or subject to confidentiality restrictions unless you accept the associated risks.

1.4 Derived and Processed Data

To operate the service, we may generate derived data such as:

  • Parsed file contents
  • Extracted/OCR text
  • Summaries and previews
  • Vector embeddings

These artifacts are stored to support analysis, search, retrieval, and other product features.

1.5 Chat Interactions and Model Processing

Your chat inputs and relevant portions of uploaded or derived data may be transmitted to trusted AI model providers to generate responses. We also maintain usage metrics, such as token counts, cost estimates, request metadata, and timestamps.

1.6 Analytics and Logs

We collect limited analytics and operational telemetry (page views, IP-based logs, performance measurements, error reports) to improve reliability and diagnose issues.

2. How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Authenticate users and manage accounts
  • Process subscriptions and billing
  • Store and analyze uploaded files
  • Provide AI-assisted engineering checks
  • Enforce usage limits
  • Improve service performance and stability
  • Communicate with users regarding updates or support

We do not sell personal information.

3. How We Share Information

We share information only with trusted providers that support the service, such as:

  • Authentication services
  • Payment processors
  • Cloud hosting and storage providers
  • AI model providers
  • Analytics and performance monitoring tools

These providers may process your information solely to support the service.

We do not permit third-party providers to use your data for advertising or model training, and all optional data-sharing settings with AI vendors remain disabled.

Information is disclosed only as necessary to operate, maintain, and improve the service.

4. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your information. No method of storage or transmission is perfectly secure, but we take appropriate steps to reduce risk.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

You may:

  • Delete uploaded files
  • Delete chat history
  • Close your account

When you delete a chat, we also delete the files, datasheets, attachments, parsed text, and derived data (such as summaries and embeddings) associated with that chat from user-visible storage.

Some metadata or backup copies may persist for a limited period for security, audit, and operational continuity.

We retain essential billing and usage metadata as required for accounting and compliance.

6. Your Rights (California Residents Included)

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.

7. Children's Privacy

The service is not intended for individuals under 18.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the date at the top of this page or provide notice within the service. Your continued use of the service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

9. Contact

For privacy or terms inquiries, contact:

dev@netlist.io

2. Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Netlist.io application. By using the service, you agree to these Terms.

1. Description of Service

Netlist.io provides AI-assisted analysis of engineering files, including netlists, datasheets, and related documents. The service generates suggestions and automated checks on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

2. User Responsibilities

You agree that:

  • You have the rights and permissions to upload the content you submit
  • You will not upload restricted, classified, malicious, or otherwise prohibited content
  • You will not circumvent usage limits or interfere with system integrity
  • You will maintain the confidentiality of any file-access links or tokens provided

You grant us a limited license to store, process, and generate derivative artifacts from your uploads solely to provide the service.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any law or regulation.
  • Upload, transmit, or otherwise make available content that is harmful, malicious, deceptive, or infringing.
  • Attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the service or any related system.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the performance or integrity of the service.
  • Circumvent usage limits, security measures, or access controls.
  • Use the service to develop, train, or improve competing products or models.
  • Misuse upload or AI features in ways that impose unreasonable burden on the service or its infrastructure.

We may suspend or restrict access to the service for violations of this Acceptable Use section.

4. AI Limitations

AI-generated output may be inaccurate or incomplete. You acknowledge that:

  • The service does not guarantee electrical correctness
  • The service does not replace professional engineering review
  • You are responsible for verifying all results before fabrication or deployment

We disclaim liability for decisions based on AI-generated output.

5. Usage Limits and Fair Use

Your plan may include limits or quotas (e.g., tokens, messages per day, file size, uploads, or spending ceilings). We may throttle, restrict, or suspend usage to enforce these limits or protect system stability.

6. Billing and Subscription Terms

Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period. Refunds are at our discretion. Upgrades and downgrades may affect billing timing or prorated amounts. Payment information is processed securely by our payments provider.

7. File Handling and Storage

Uploaded files and derivative data are stored using secure cloud infrastructure. You should not upload confidential, export-controlled, or sensitive material unless you accept the associated risks.

8. Data Retention and Deletion

Users may delete uploads, chats, and account data.

Deleting a chat removes the associated uploads and derived artifacts from your account.

This deletion does not guarantee immediate removal from backups or logs maintained for security, billing, or operational purposes.

We may retain metadata required for legal, accounting, or system-integrity reasons.

9. Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate access if you violate these Terms, exceed reasonable usage, upload harmful content, or if underlying service providers restrict infrastructure we rely on.

10. Intellectual Property

Netlist.io owns all rights to the service and generated outputs (excluding your original uploads). Your uploaded content remains your property.

11. Feedback

If you provide feedback or suggestions, you grant us a license to use them to improve the service without obligation or compensation.

12. Disclaimers

The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Our maximum liability is limited to the amount you paid in the 12 months before the claim

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by updating the date at the top of this page or through notice within the service. Your continued use of the service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.

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