AstroPCB

Terms of Service

Effective Date: September 20, 2026

Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using the services offered by AstroPCB (“we”, “us”, or “our”) through our website https://astropcb.com (the “Service”).

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service. You represent that you are at least 18 years old or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction.

2. Description of Service

AstroPCB provides custom printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing services. Our services include:

  • PCB fabrication (rigid, flex, rigid-flex, HDI, high-frequency, heavy copper, copper-core metal PCB)
  • Engineering design review (DFM/DFE analysis)
  • Global shipping via major carriers

All PCBs are custom-manufactured to your specifications. This is important for understanding our refund policy — see our Refund & Return Policy.

3. Account Registration

To place orders, you must create an account with accurate, complete information. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • All activities under your account
  • Promptly notifying us of any unauthorized access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Order Process

4.1 Quoting

Upload your Gerber files and specifications to receive a quote. Quotes are valid for 30 days unless otherwise stated.

4.2 Engineering Review

Our engineering team performs a pre-production review of your design files. This review is a courtesy advisory service to identify potential manufacturability issues. It does not constitute a guarantee of design correctness or fitness for your intended purpose. Final design responsibility rests with you, the customer.

4.3 Manufacturing

Upon order confirmation and payment, we begin manufacturing. Lead times are estimates and may vary based on complexity, material availability, and production capacity.

4.4 Payment

Full payment is required before manufacturing begins. We accept payment via:

  • PayPal — PayPal balance, linked bank account, or cards via PayPal

All prices are displayed in USD unless otherwise specified. Applicable taxes and duties are the buyer’s responsibility. Payment processing is handled by PCI-DSS compliant third-party processors — we do not store your full credit card number, CVV, or bank account details.

4.5 Shipping

We ship worldwide via DHL, FedEx, UPS, EMS, and SF Express. See our Shipping Policy for details on methods, timelines, and costs.

5. Intellectual Property & Confidentiality

5.1 Your Designs

You retain full intellectual property rights to all design files, Gerber files, BOMs, and other materials you upload. We claim no ownership of your designs.

5.2 Confidentiality

We treat all customer design files as strictly confidential. We will:

  • Use your design files only for manufacturing your order
  • Not share your designs with any unauthorized third party
  • Not reverse-engineer, copy, or use your designs for any other purpose
  • Store files securely with access controls
  • Delete files upon your request (subject to legal retention requirements)

Our manufacturing partners are bound by confidentiality obligations.

5.3 Our Content

All website content, logos, text, graphics, and software are owned by AstroPCB and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.

6. Quality Standards

We manufacture PCBs in compliance with:

  • IPC-A-600 (Acceptability of Printed Boards)
  • IPC-6012 (Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid PCBs)
  • IPC Class 2 (standard) or IPC Class 3 (high-reliability, upon request)

Our partner factories hold ISO 9001 and applicable certifications. Specific quality requirements should be stated at the time of ordering.

7. Refund & Returns

Due to the custom nature of PCB manufacturing, our refund policy is specific to this industry. Please review our full Refund & Return Policy.

8. Export Compliance

PCBs and related technologies may be subject to export control laws and regulations. By placing an order with AstroPCB, you represent and warrant that:

  • You and your company are not located in any country subject to comprehensive economic sanctions
  • You are not on any government restricted party list
  • The products will not be used in connection with weapons of mass destruction or prohibited end-uses
  • You will not re-export or divert the products to any sanctioned country or restricted party

AstroPCB reserves the right to cancel any order if fulfilling it may violate applicable export control or sanctions laws.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid for the specific order giving rise to the claim.
  • We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
  • We are not liable for delays or failures caused by force majeure events.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

10. Warranty Disclaimer

THE SERVICE AND ALL PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, to the maximum extent permitted by law. This does not affect your statutory rights under applicable consumer protection laws, including EU consumer protection laws.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom (UK). Disputes shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved within 30 days, disputes shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the UK courts.

If you are an EU consumer, nothing in these Terms affects your mandatory consumer rights under the laws of your country of residence.

12. Modifications

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via website notice or email. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Refund & Return Policy, Shipping Policy, and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AstroPCB.

If you have questions about these Terms: