Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of WebSecurityCheck's website security scanning, compliance assessment, and badge services ("Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Services

WebSecurityCheck provides:

• Automated website security scanning and vulnerability assessments
• SSL/TLS certificate analysis
• DNS security verification
• HTTP security header analysis
• Compliance readiness assessments (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS)
• Security badges for verified websites
• PDF security reports
• API access (on qualifying plans)

3. Account Registration

To use certain features of our Services, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and update your information as needed
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Be responsible for all activities under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes. You must NOT:

• Scan domains you do not own or have authorization to scan
• Use our Services to attack, harm, or disrupt other systems
• Attempt to bypass rate limits or usage restrictions
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our Services
• Share your account credentials with others
• Use automated systems to access our Services beyond the API
• Resell or redistribute our Services without authorization
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information

5. Domain Ownership and Verification

To use our security scanning services, you must verify ownership of the domains you wish to scan. By submitting a domain:

• You represent that you own the domain or have explicit authorization to scan it
• You agree to complete the DNS verification process
• You understand that scan results are based on publicly available information
• You acknowledge that we may access your website's public endpoints for scanning purposes

We reserve the right to remove domains that appear to be submitted without proper authorization.

6. Subscriptions and Payment

6.1 Subscription Plans

We offer various subscription plans with different features and limitations. The specific terms of each plan are described on our pricing page and are incorporated into these Terms.

6.2 Billing

Paid subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis. Payment is processed through Stripe. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge your payment method for all applicable fees.

6.3 Price Changes

We may change our prices at any time. Price changes will be communicated in advance and will apply to subsequent billing periods.

6.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. You will retain access to paid features until then.

6.5 Refunds

Refund requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. We do not provide automatic refunds. If you experience technical issues that prevent you from using the service, please contact our support team.

7. Security Badges

If you use our security badge feature:

• Badges may only be displayed on verified domains you own
• Badges must not be modified, altered, or misrepresented
• Badges display your current security score and may update automatically
• We reserve the right to disable badges for domains that no longer meet our standards
• Badge usage is subject to your subscription plan limits

8. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, and software, are owned by WebSecurityCheck or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.

You retain ownership of any data you submit to our Services. By using our Services, you grant us a limited license to process your data solely for the purpose of providing the Services.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE 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.

WebSecurityCheck does not warrant that:

• The Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
• Scan results will be complete or accurate
• All vulnerabilities will be detected
• Following our recommendations will guarantee security

Our security assessments are informational tools and should not replace professional security audits or compliance certifications.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WEBSECURITYCHECK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or data
• Business interruption
• Security breaches or cyber attacks
• Third-party claims

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to these Terms or the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WebSecurityCheck and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Scanning of domains without proper authorization

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Services will immediately cease
• You may request export of your data within 30 days
• We may delete your data after 90 days
• Security badges will be deactivated

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by email or by posting a notice on our website at least 30 days before changes take effect. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property matters.

15. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and WebSecurityCheck regarding the Services.
• Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect.
• Waiver: Failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver of that right.
• Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign these Terms freely.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at: