These terms govern your use of switchmode.io. By accessing or using the service, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the service.

Engineering Disclaimer

switchmode.io is a design aid, not a substitute for engineering judgment, simulation, prototyping, or compliance testing.

All calculations, analysis results, component recommendations, and design outputs provided by switchmode.io are estimates and approximations. They are based on simplified models, datasheet parameters, and analytical methods that may not capture all real-world effects.

Power electronics designs involve voltages, currents, and temperatures that can cause component damage, fire, electrical shock, or other hazards if a design is inadequate. You are solely responsible for:

Independently verifying all calculations and design outputs before manufacturing
Performing appropriate simulation, prototyping, and testing
Ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards and regulations
Applying appropriate derating, margin, and worst-case analysis beyond what the tool provides
Making all final engineering decisions based on your own professional judgment

Do not rely on switchmode.io as the sole basis for any design decision in a production or safety-critical application.

The Service

switchmode.io is a web-based power electronics design and analysis tool. It provides:

Converter topology design with component selection and comparison
Loss analysis, efficiency calculations, and thermal modelling
Parameter sweeps and worst-case analysis
Free calculators for common power electronics calculations

The service is provided on an "as available" basis. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time without notice. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or that the service will be free from errors.

No Warranty

The service is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

Calculations or analysis results are accurate, complete, or suitable for any purpose
Component data reflects current manufacturer specifications
Designs produced using the tool will function as intended in practice
The service will meet your specific requirements

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, switchmode.io and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

Damage to hardware, equipment, or property arising from designs created using the service
Costs of redesign, rework, or recall due to reliance on service outputs
Loss of revenue, profits, or business opportunities
Personal injury or death
Loss of data or designs

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise), even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Accounts

Some features require an account. You are responsible for:

Providing accurate information when creating your account
Maintaining the security of your account credentials
All activity that occurs under your account

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or that remain inactive for an extended period.

Intellectual Property

Your Designs

You retain all rights to the designs you create using switchmode.io. We do not claim ownership of your design data, configurations, or analysis results.

Our Service

The switchmode.io service, including its software, algorithms, interface, documentation, and content, is owned by switchmode.io and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, reverse-engineer, or create derivative works of the service.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Use the service for any unlawful purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the service or its infrastructure
Interfere with or disrupt the service or its servers
Use automated tools to scrape or extract data from the service
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through a notice on the service. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Contact

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us at hello@switchmode.io.