Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using URLScans's services, website, or API (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and URLScans Inc. ("URLScans," "we," "our," or "us"). We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting.

2. Description of Service

URLScans provides a phishing detection and brand protection platform that allows users to:

• Scan URLs, domains, and IP addresses for phishing threats
• Monitor domains for brand abuse and typosquatting
• Access automated takedown services
• Integrate with APIs for automated threat detection
• Generate security reports and analytics

3. User Accounts and Registration

Some features of our Service may require you to create an account. When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use automated systems to abuse or overload our Service
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Collect or harvest information about other users
• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

5. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time
• Perform maintenance that may temporarily interrupt service
• Limit access to certain features or impose usage restrictions
• Update or change the Service without prior notice

6. Intellectual Property

The Service, including all content, features, functionality, and technology, is owned by URLScans and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for your personal or internal business purposes. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
• Use our trademarks or logos without written permission

7. User Content and Data

You retain ownership of any data, URLs, or content you submit to the Service ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and process your User Content solely for the purpose of providing the Service.

You are solely responsible for your User Content and warrant that you have all necessary rights to submit it. We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service Provided "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that our detection results are 100% accurate or complete. Phishing threats evolve constantly, and false positives or false negatives may occur.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, URLSCANS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless URLScans, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
• We may delete your account and data
• All provisions of these Terms that should survive termination will remain in effect

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization], except where prohibited by law.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: