Terms of use

1. Website Purpose and Nature

This website (ecad-mcad.tech) is an **independent educational resource** dedicated to sharing information about Altium Designer as well as other ECAD software. This is a research and educational platform created for learning purposes and knowledge sharing.

Important Notice:

- This website is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Altium Limited or Altium Designer or by other software ECAD product.

- The author does not own or have access to the Altium Designer software

- All information is compiled from publicly available sources

2. Content Sources and Attribution

2.1 Information Sources

All content on this website is derived from:

- Official Altium documentation and websites

- Publicly available tutorials and guides

- Open-source educational materials

- Community forums and discussions

2.2 Attribution Policy

We are committed to proper attribution:

- All sources are referenced and linked where applicable

- Direct quotes are properly cited

- Original source links are provided for further reading

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Altium's Intellectual Property

- Altium Designer® is a registered trademark of Altium Limited

- All software screenshots, logos, and product images belong to Altium Limited

- Product features and specifications are proprietary to Altium Limited

- This website respects and acknowledges all Altium's intellectual property rights

3.2 Fair Use Declaration

This website operates under the principles of fair use for:

- Educational purposes

- Commentary and criticism

- Research and scholarship

- Transformative content creation

3.3 Image Usage

When using product images or screenshots:

- Copyright ownership by Altium Limited is clearly stated

- Images are used for educational demonstration only

- No commercial use of Altium's visual assets is intended

4. Educational Purpose Statement

This website exists solely to:

- Share knowledge about PCB design and Altium Designer software and other ECAD systems

- Help users understand software capabilities

- Provide learning resources for the engineering community

- Document software features for educational reference

5. Commercial Recommendations

5.1 Official Product Purchase

We strongly encourage all users to:

- Purchase legitimate licenses from Altium Limited

- Use only official software versions

- Support the developers by buying genuine products

5.2 Official Training

For comprehensive learning, we recommend:

- Altium's official training programs

- Certified Altium courses

- Official documentation and tutorials

- Authorized training partners

6. Disclaimers

6.1 Accuracy Disclaimer

- Information may become outdated as software updates

- We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee all information is current

- Always refer to official Altium sources for the latest information

6.2 No Warranty

This website provides information "AS IS" without any warranties, express or implied.

6.3 Liability Limitation

The website owner is not liable for:

- Errors or omissions in content

- Decisions made based on this information

- Any damages arising from use of this website

7. User Responsibilities

By using this website, you agree to:

- Respect Altium's intellectual property rights

- Use information for educational purposes only

- Purchase official software for commercial use

- Not reproduce content without proper attribution

8. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to:

- Official Altium websites

- Educational resources

- Community forums

We are not responsible for content on external websites!

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these terms. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

10. Contact Information

For questions about these terms or content attribution:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olesandro

11. Acknowledgment

This is an independent educational website. For official information, support, and software purchases, please visit www.altium.com