The agreement

These Terms govern your use of wps-welding. By creating an account or using the Service you agree to them. If you don't agree, please don't use the Service.

What wps-welding is

wps-welding is software that helps Certified Welding Inspectors, welding engineers, and QC managers draft Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ), and Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) reports under AWS D1.1, AWS D1.6, ASME BPV Section IX, and related codes. The Service includes:

  • AI-drafted narrative grounded in retrieved code content;
  • a deterministic rule engine that validates essential variables against the cited code edition;
  • parametric joint sketches generated from your inputs;
  • audit-ready PDF export for every document type, including bulk audit-packet ZIP export.

Co-pilot, not autonomous

The Service is a co-pilot. AI drafts narrative; deterministic rules validate code values; a qualified human (CWI / SCWI / PE / engineer of record) must review and sign every document before use in production.We do not represent that any AI-drafted text is correct, complete, or fit for any particular purpose. The signing party is responsible for the document's accuracy and conformance.

The deterministic rule engine encodes our reading of the cited code edition (AWS D1.1:2025 Tables 6.6 + 6.8, ASME IX QW-251 cells, etc.). We make reasonable effort to keep encoded rules current with the code committees' published interpretations. You agree to cross-check rule results against the governing edition your AHJ or contract specifies.

Your data, your responsibility

  • You retain ownership of every input you provide and every document you generate.
  • You grant us a limited license to store, process, and display your data for the purpose of operating the Service.
  • You are responsible for the accuracy of inputs and the code-compliance of documents you sign.

Acceptable use

You agree not to:

  • Reverse-engineer the Service or scrape the code corpus;
  • Use the Service to produce welding procedures for any unlawful purpose;
  • Resell, sublicense, or otherwise commercially redistribute the Service or any export of its corpus without written permission;
  • Submit content that infringes intellectual-property rights of others (note: AWS D1.1, AWS D1.6, ASME, and API codes are copyrighted standards; do not upload code-body content);
  • Attempt to access another organization's data, or otherwise circumvent our access controls.

Plans, trials, and billing

We offer a 14-day Pro trial without credit card. After the trial you choose a plan or downgrade to read-only access. Plans are billed monthly or annually via Stripe. You can cancel any time through the billing portal; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. We do not pro-rate refunds for partial months outside the 14-day money-back window described below.

14-day money-back guarantee.If you pay for a plan and email us within 14 days of your first charge saying you'd like a refund, we'll process it, no questions asked.

Service availability

We target 99.9% uptime on paid plans. We do not currently provide SLA credits on Starter or Pro plans. Shop plan customers can contract for a written SLA. We will give reasonable notice of scheduled maintenance via in-app notifications or email.

Code edition + rule updates

We track AWS D1.1, AWS D1.6, ASME IX, and other supported code editions. When a new edition is published, we update the rule engine within a reasonable window (typically 60–120 days). You can choose which edition your WPSs reference; older editions remain supported as long as they are accepted by your AHJ.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim related to the Service is limited to the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim. We are not liable for:

  • consequential, incidental, indirect, or punitive damages, including loss of contracts, profit, or production;
  • damages arising from welds produced under documents you signed, regardless of whether AI drafted any portion of those documents (the signing party retains full responsibility per “Co-pilot, not autonomous” above);
  • losses arising from your use of the Service in violation of these Terms, your governing code, or the AHJ's instructions.

Termination

You can terminate at any time. We can terminate accounts that violate these Terms or that are unable to pay for material breach. On termination, you can export your data via the audit packet for 30 days; afterward we may delete it permanently.

Disputes

These Terms are governed by Delaware law. Disputes will be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in Wilmington, Delaware, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court to protect intellectual property.

Changes to these Terms

We will email account owners about material changes at least 14 days before they take effect. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

Contact

Legal: legal@wpswelding.com. Billing: billing@wpswelding.com.