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Terms of Use

Last updated: November 3, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to RF StateSide, LLC (“we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing or using www.rfstateside.com (“the Website”), or creating an account, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

2. Purpose of the Website

This Website provides information about RF engineering, embedded systems, software, and technology developed by RF StateSide, LLC. The Website supports project discovery, technical documentation, public downloads, and community discussion.

Published open-source software and open-hardware downloadable materials are provided at $0.00 as Public Engineering Reference — AS-IS. Physical components, manufacturing, testing and other implementation costs are your responsibility. A free download does not include a promise of maintenance, technical support or future development.

3. Account Registration

You may browse the Website without creating an account. However, an account is required for:

  • Posting comments and community questions
  • Accessing your purchase history
  • Managing your account and community participation

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

4. Historical commerce and potential future sales

Online purchasing has been retired. Historical account and order records remain available to their owners. Normal project information and public downloads do not require an account.

For questions about previous transactions, contact Ray. Historical shipping information, warranty information, and refund information remain available for reference.

RF StateSide may offer commercial products or services again. Any future sale will be subject to the product description, price, payment, tax, shipping, return and warranty terms presented for that transaction and applicable law. Retaining these commercial policies does not mean checkout is currently available or that voluntary contributions are orders. Existing transaction-specific commitments and applicable consumer rights remain unaffected.

5. Project licenses

Each project or release is governed by its accompanying license. The applicable project license governs rights to use, study, modify, redistribute, manufacture and sell, as granted by that license and subject to its conditions. These Terms do not narrow or override permissions explicitly granted by a project license, including commercial use, redistribution or manufacture. Observe applicable notices, attribution and source-sharing requirements. No contribution, account or purchase is required to exercise those licensed rights. A project license does not by itself grant rights in RF StateSide trademarks or third-party materials beyond what it expressly provides.

Voluntary PayPal project support

Contributions are optional support for RF StateSide projects, not purchases of software, hardware rights or services. They do not unlock downloads or licenses, promise features or priority support, or create an obligation to deliver products or services. PayPal processes contributions independently under its own terms. Contact us about mistaken contributions or refund questions; payment disputes, refunds and reversals remain subject to applicable law and PayPal procedures. The storefront returns policy does not turn a contribution into a product purchase.

Only trusted PayPal verification establishes payment status. A browser return alone is not proof of payment. A personalized acknowledgment requires secure browser correlation and verified information; it may be delayed or unavailable without affecting a contribution recorded independently through verified notifications. See our Privacy Policy for retained supporter information and essential cookies.

6. Acceptable Use

By using the Website, you agree not to:

  • Interfere with the Website’s security, performance, or functionality.
  • Attempt to access restricted systems, servers, or data.
  • Use the Website for unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent purposes.
  • Use downloadable software contrary to its applicable license.

7. Intellectual Property

All content—including text, images, diagrams, schematics, product descriptions, firmware, software, videos, logos, and documentation—is the property of RF StateSide, LLC or its licensors.

Subject to the project-license permissions in section 5, you may not:

  • Reproduce, redistribute, or display content without permission.
  • Use our software or firmware beyond the scope of its license.
  • Resell or repackage our products without written authorization.

8. No Engineering or Professional Advice

Technical information, RF design concepts, schematics, or circuit recommendations provided on the Website are for educational and informational purposes only.

You are solely responsible for ensuring safe and compliant implementation of any circuits, designs, or technical ideas.

9. Warranty Disclaimer

Website content and project publications are provided "as is" and without warranties of any kind to the extent permitted by law and their applicable licenses. Any express warranty or commitment applicable to a commercial transaction, and rights that cannot lawfully be excluded, remain in effect.

RF StateSide, LLC disclaims all implied warranties, including (but not limited to) merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, RF StateSide, LLC shall not be liable for:

  • Any damages arising from use or misuse of our Website or products
  • Losses due to incorrect designs, circuits, or technical information
  • Shipping delays or failures caused by carriers
  • Data loss, business interruption, or indirect damages
  • Implementations of RF circuits that cause equipment damage or regulatory violations

You may discontinue use of the Website if dissatisfied. Nothing in these Terms excludes rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded, or an express remedy provided for a commercial transaction.

See our Disclaimer for equipment and marine simulation safety warnings. PayPal, Stripe, Shippo, shipping carriers and linked third-party services operate independently under their own terms; RFSS does not guarantee their availability or performance. Stripe and Shippo storefront integrations are currently dormant.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Updates apply prospectively from the revision date shown, subject to any notice required by law. They do not revoke rights already granted under a project license or rewrite the agreed terms of a completed commercial transaction.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New Hampshire, USA. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms or your order, contact:

Email: webmaster@rfstateside.com
RF StateSide, LLC
10 Pine Street
Londonderry, NH 03053