Last updated: 18 March 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of designlab.tools, operated by designlab.tools ("we", "us", or "our"), including the website at https://designlab.tools and the application at https://fmea.designlab.tools.
By creating an account or using the service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the service.
designlab.tools provides a web-based platform for safety engineering analysis, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), designed for engineering teams.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice.
To use designlab.tools, you must create an account using a valid Google or Microsoft account.
You are responsible for:
You must be at least 18 years old to use this service. By using the service, you represent that you meet this requirement.
You agree not to use designlab.tools to:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
You retain ownership of all content you create using designlab.tools (your FMEA analyses, projects, and data).
By using the service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive licence to store, process, and display your content solely for the purpose of providing the service to you.
You are solely responsible for ensuring that your content does not violate any law or third-party rights.
We do not claim any ownership over your content and will not use it for any purpose other than providing the service.
The designlab.tools platform, including its design, software, trademarks, and content (excluding user-generated content), is owned by designlab.tools and protected by intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the service for your internal business purposes.
You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the service or its underlying software.
designlab.tools currently offers a free tier. If paid plans are introduced, pricing and payment terms will be communicated in advance and will form part of these Terms.
We reserve the right to change pricing with at least 30 days' notice to existing users.
The service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure.
designlab.tools is a productivity tool. All engineering analyses, safety assessments, and technical decisions made using the service remain your sole responsibility. The service does not replace professional engineering judgement.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, designlab.tools shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service.
Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or the service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or €100, whichever is greater.
Nothing in these Terms limits liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless designlab.tools from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature.
We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or if required by law.
Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately. We will delete your data as described in our Privacy Policy.
These Terms are governed by the laws of Portugal, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Portugal.
If you are a consumer in the EU, you may also have the right to use the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes at least 30 days before they take effect, by email or by a prominent notice on our website.
Continued use of the service after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at: contact@designlab.tools