1. Acceptance of Terms

ScanDNS provides its services to you subject to the following Terms of Service. By accessing or using any service provided by ScanDNS, including but not limited to our website, monitoring tools, DynDNS services, and any other related services (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms.

You accept these Terms of Service when you:

• Use any ScanDNS service, whether free or paid, regardless of whether an account is required;
• Create an account on any ScanDNS domain (*.scandns.net, including auth.scandns.net, dashboard.scandns.net, and scandns.net);
• Access or interact with our websites, APIs, or monitoring tools.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Services.

2. Privacy Policy Acceptance

By creating an account on any ScanDNS service, you also explicitly accept our Privacy Policy. Your use of our Services is subject to both these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

3. User Obligations and Prohibited Conduct

You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are strictly prohibited from:

• Using the Services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations;
• Attempting to interfere with, compromise, or disrupt the integrity or security of the Services or any related systems;
• Using the Services to distribute malware, conduct phishing attacks, or engage in any form of cyberattack;
• Reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling any aspect of the Services;
• Using automated scripts, bots, or similar tools to access or interact with the Services without explicit written permission;
• Uploading or transmitting any material that contains viruses, Trojan horses, worms, or other harmful code;
• Using the Services to monitor domains or systems that you do not own or have explicit permission to monitor;
• Impersonating ScanDNS or any of its representatives;
• Engaging in any conduct that restricts or inhibits any other user from using or enjoying the Services.

This list is not exhaustive, and ScanDNS reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, what constitutes prohibited conduct.

4. Abuse and Liability

Any misuse or abuse of the Services, as determined by ScanDNS in its sole discretion, may result in immediate termination of your access and legal action.

You accept that in the event of abuse or misuse, you may be held liable for any and all damages caused to ScanDNS, including but not limited to:

• Infrastructure costs incurred due to abusive usage patterns;
• Legal fees and expenses incurred in addressing the abuse;
• Reputational damages and loss of business;
• Any other direct or indirect damages resulting from your actions.

ScanDNS reserves the right to pursue legal action and seek compensation for any damages caused by abuse or misuse of its Services.

5. Service Termination

ScanDNS reserves the right to terminate, suspend, or restrict your access to any or all of the Services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms of Service;
• Suspected abuse or misuse of the Services;
• Non-payment of fees (where applicable);
• Request by law enforcement or government authority;
• Unexpected technical or security issues;
• At our sole discretion, for any other reason.

You acknowledge and agree that ScanDNS may terminate your access to the Services at any time without liability.

6. No Refund Policy

All purchases of ScanDNS services, including but not limited to subscription fees, one-time payments, and any other paid features, are non-refundable.

This no-refund policy applies regardless of the reason for termination, including if your access is terminated for violation of these Terms or if you voluntarily choose to stop using the Services.

By making a purchase, you acknowledge and agree that you are not entitled to a refund for any reason.

7. Intellectual Property and Copyright

All content, features, and functionality of the ScanDNS Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, are owned by ScanDNS and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You are expressly prohibited from:

• Using, copying, reproducing, distributing, or modifying the ScanDNS logo, name, or branding in any way without explicit written permission;
• Copying or imitating the ScanDNS design, layout, or visual style;
• Using "ScanDNS" or any confusingly similar names or domains;
• Registering domain names that include "ScanDNS" or any variation thereof;
• Creating any derivative works based on ScanDNS or its Services.

The ScanDNS name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of ScanDNS. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission.

8. Communications

Official communications regarding these Terms, your account, or the Services will be conducted through the following channels:

• X (Twitter): @scandnsnet
• General inquiries: hello@scandns.net
• Abuse reports: abuse@scandns.net

Please use the appropriate channel for your inquiry to ensure a timely response.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. SCANDNS MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE OPERATION OR AVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICES, OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, AND MATERIALS INCLUDED THEREIN.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SCANDNS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SCANDNS, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES;
• ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICES;
• UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT;
• ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SERVICES.

11. Changes to Terms

ScanDNS reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Contact Information

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

• Email: hello@scandns.net
• X: @scandnsnet