In light of our recent updates to our eTool Plans, we also want to inform you about a change in our fee structure. The Access Fee will now be referred to as the Project Fee.
Attention Starter and Standard Subscribers: You may be subject to Project Fees. Please see the details below. Only Specialist/Specialist Hotseat subscribers are exempt from this fee.
Note: If you’re on a discontinued Consultant or Enterprise subscription, you will need to pay a Project fee prior to using eTool to start your project.
Why does eTool charge a Project fee?
Purchase of additional Projects: The fees are for the complete use of eTool software, including all LCA/LCC features associated with your subscription level, development of new features, software maintenance & life cycle inventory data.
- For Standard and Starter subscribers, this option becomes available when you’ve exceeded the maximum number of projects allowed per year under your current subscription.
- For Consultant and Enterprise subscribers, a project fee applies to any new project with commercial gain.
Project fee is paid before you start a new project for commercial gain.
Third-party Design Certification: Get your project verified according to EN 15978, ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards. For Starter Plan subscribers, an additional project fee applies for third-party design certification, as this service is not included in your subscription package.
Do I need Certification?
If you intend to publish your results for commercial purpose, our Terms of Service stipulate that you must get your work certified before doing so. eTool recognised the importance of comparable and accurate results flowing from our software. ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards for LCA call for all studies to be verified by a third party. Going through the process will give you confidence that you have used the software correctly and that your study is of a high quality.
The certification process involves support for the users conducting the LCA by way of coaching them on the use of the software to report and build an audit trail of changes in the model. It is an interactive process to ensure that the work not only meets required standards but also gains the most value out of engaging with Life Cycle Design. If you require more in depth coaching or mentoring for your project prior to submitting your work for certification review, you should consider our Advanced Support package.
How I request a quote?: Please get in contact to request a quote.
More information on the different subscriptions can be found here.
Additional information can be found at the eTool Services Specification, Project Licenses and Project Certification sections of eTool Software Use Terms and Conditions.
