Terms and Conditions at Synopsys

Synopsys provides access to our website subject to these terms. The terms and conditions described herein apply to synopsys.com and to all of our websites and wholly owned subsidiary websites (collectively, the “Site”). These terms do not cover any other service or platform agreements, including, without limitation, terms of other websites to which we link or products and services that we or our affiliates offer under separate offline contracts.

We strive to ensure a safe, compliant, and reliable environment for all users. Please read the following Terms and Conditions carefully to better understand your rights and responsibilities when accessing various areas of our Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these terms. Some of the activities governed by these Terms and Conditions include:

• Registering to access certain restricted parts of the Site
• Subscribing to newsletters, registering for events, participating in classes, or requesting product information
• Participating in public user groups or discussion forums
• Accessing personalized services and account features made available on the Synopsys Site

We occasionally employ third-party service providers to perform operational functions on our behalf. Examples include fulfilling orders, processing transactions, sending communications, analyzing usage data, and managing web infrastructure. These third-party providers have access to necessary tools and data to perform their functions, but are contractually prohibited from using them for unauthorized purposes. You agree not to misuse any provided functionality or use the Site for unauthorized commercial purposes.

User Obligations and Registration

REGISTRATION
In order to use certain protected areas of this Site, such as SolvNet® support, DesignWare® Download Request, or to request a white paper, you first must complete a registration form and/or create a user name and password. During registration you are required to provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities conducted through your account.

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS
If you submit your resume online for a job opening, you agree that all provided information is accurate, true, and complete. Submitting an application does not guarantee employment or create an employment agreement. By submitting your application, you authorize Synopsys and its affiliates to review and process your credentials for recruitment and hiring evaluation purposes.

Resumes should include information relevant to your employment history and education. Candidates should not disclose sensitive personal characteristics (gender, height, weight, religion, philosophical or political beliefs, financial data, etc.) in their communications.

SURVEYS OR CONTESTS
From time to time we may provide you the opportunity to participate in contests or surveys on our Site. If you participate, you agree to abide by the official rules and guidelines specified for each promotion. Participation in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary and you therefore have a choice whether or not to participate.

We use submitted information to notify contest winners, award prizes, and administer program activities in accordance with official promotional rules.

In some cases, we may use a third party service provider to conduct these surveys or contests; any such provider is bound to comply with these terms and our guidelines.

"EMAIL THIS ARTICLE" REFERRALS
If you choose to use the "Email this article" function (on web pages where it is available) in order to send another person the article, you agree to use this tool responsibly and not for spam or unsolicited commercial transmissions.

Intellectual Property and Site Usage

LOG FILES AND PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
All content, logos, software, text, images, and materials on this Site are the property of Synopsys or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. As is true of most websites, system traffic and log data are recorded automatically for security and monitoring purposes.

We use this information to maintain security, analyze traffic trends, administer the Site, and preserve the stability and performance of Synopsys' Site. Unauthorized copying, scraper scripts, or distribution of Site content is strictly prohibited.

COOKIES AND ACCEPTABLE USE
Some Synopsys web pages use “cookies” to facilitate Site functionality and improve navigation. You may set your web browser to reject cookies; however, doing so may affect your ability to access or use certain features of the Synopsys Site.

Additionally, third-party features and display services may be utilized on our Site. You agree not to attempt to reverse engineer, disrupt, or interfere with any security-related or architectural features of the Site. You can review cookie controls via Google’s Ads Settings page: http://www.google.com/settings/ads or through the Network Advertising Initiative: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/#completed.

Communications

SPECIAL OFFERS AND UPDATES
By creating an account or subscribing, you may receive communications regarding products, services, training, or events that might be of interest to you.

You may manage your preferences or opt out of receiving promotional messages at any time. Please see the "Choice and Opt-out" section of these Terms.

NEWSLETTERS
If you subscribe to our newsletter(s), we will send updates to your registered address. You may cancel your subscription at any time by visiting the "Choice and Opt-out" section.

SERVICE-RELATED ANNOUNCEMENTS
We reserve the right to send service-related or administrative announcements when necessary (e.g., system maintenance or support notices). Because these communications are strictly transactional, the Choice and Opt-out provision does not apply.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Synopsys shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your access to, use of, or inability to access or use this Site or any materials contained herein.

When you register or request services, information provided will be handled in accordance with Site operational standards and authorized vendor workflows. Authorized third party agents or contractors are permitted access only as required to deliver requested services.

LEGALLY REQUIRED DISCLOSURES
We reserve the right to disclose user information or cooperate with legal authorities as required by law or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our legal rights, enforce these Terms, or comply with judicial proceedings.

DISCUSSION FORUMS
If you participate in any user or discussion forum (“Discussion Forum”) on this Site, you are responsible for the content you post. Any information posted in publicly viewable areas can be read and used by others. You agree not to post material that is unlawful, defamatory, or infringes on third-party rights. We reserve the right to remove any content at our sole discretion.

LINKS TO OTHER SITES
This Site contains links to third-party websites not owned or controlled by Synopsys. Synopsys assumes no responsibility for the content, security, or practices of any third-party websites. Accessing third-party sites is done at your own risk.

Account Management and Preferences
Users are responsible for keeping their account and contact information current and accurate.

CHOICE AND OPT-OUT
If you no longer wish to receive promotional communications or newsletters, you may opt out by following the instructions included in the communication, or by accessing Synopsys’ Subscriptions Center.

Security
While transmissions over the Internet are never 100% secure, maintaining the integrity of our Site is important to us. Encryption and industry-standard protocols are employed to protect sensitive interactions, such as registration and portal logins.

It is your responsibility to safeguard your credentials and notify us at [email protected] immediately if you suspect unauthorized access. You are solely responsible for all activities occurring under your user ID and password.

Effective Date and Changes
These Terms and Conditions are effective March 7, 2022. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Updated terms will be posted directly to this URL.

Your continued access to or use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms and Conditions as posted on the Site at that time.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at [email protected].