Terms of Service

1. Scope and Acceptance

These Terms govern your access to and use of DNSLookup.pro's website, tools, APIs, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By using the Service, you represent that:

• You are at least 16 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• All information you provide is accurate and current

2. User Obligations

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service for:

• Legitimate DNS and network diagnostics
• Troubleshooting connectivity issues
• Security research on your own infrastructure
• Educational and learning purposes
• Integration via our API for lawful purposes

2.2 User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Ensuring compliance with these Terms by anyone using your account
• Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized use

3. Prohibited Uses

• Unauthorized Scanning: Scanning networks, domains, or IP addresses without explicit permission from the owner
• Abuse: Using our tools for harassment, stalking, or intimidation
• Illegal Activities: Any use that violates local, state, national, or international laws
• System Attacks: Attempting to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to our infrastructure
• Rate Limit Evasion: Circumventing rate limits or usage restrictions
• Automated Abuse: Excessive automated queries that burden our systems
• Data Scraping: Scraping or harvesting data beyond personal, non-commercial use
• Malware Distribution: Uploading or distributing malicious code
• Impersonation: Impersonating others or providing false information
• Spam: Sending unsolicited communications or spam
• Intellectual Property Infringement: Violating copyrights, trademarks, or other IP rights

Report Abuse: If you believe the Service is being misused, report it at [email protected]

4. Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

4.1 Network Scanning

You may only scan networks, domains, or IP addresses that you own or have explicit written permission to test. Unauthorized scanning may result in immediate termination and legal action.

4.2 Rate Limits

We impose rate limits to ensure fair use and service availability:

• Free users: Standard rate limits apply (see API documentation)
• API users: Limits specified in API documentation
• Excessive use may result in temporary or permanent restriction

4.3 Security Research

Security researchers must follow responsible disclosure practices. See our Security page for vulnerability reporting guidelines.

5. Account Registration

Some features may require account registration. When creating an account:

• Provide accurate, complete, and current information
• Maintain the security of your password
• Do not share your account with others
• Notify us immediately of any security breach
• You are responsible for all activity under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Content

All content, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, code, and software, are owned by DNSLookup.pro or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any data you submit to our Service. By submitting data, you grant us a limited license to process it solely to provide the Service.

6.3 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal or internal business purposes, subject to these Terms.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DNSLOOKUP.PRO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Service interruptions or errors
• Third-party conduct or content
• Inaccurate or incomplete results from our tools

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of results
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security or freedom from viruses or harmful components

You use the Service at your own risk. Results should be verified independently for critical applications.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DNSLookup.pro, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Violation of these Terms
• Violation of any rights of third parties
• Your Content or data submitted to the Service

10. Termination

10.1 By You

You may stop using the Service at any time. If you have an account, you may delete it through your account settings.

10.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately, without notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Any reason at our sole discretion

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including liability limitations and dispute resolution) will remain in effect.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your Jurisdiction].

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal dispute resolution, please contact us at [email protected] to attempt informal resolution.

12.2 Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with [Arbitration Rules]. The arbitration shall be conducted in [Location], in English.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated via:

• Email notification to registered users
• Prominent notice on our website
• In-app notification (if applicable)

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service.

14. Miscellaneous

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and DNSLookup.pro.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

14.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.