Terms of Service - DNS Science

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using DNS Science ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

DNS Science provides DNS intelligence, monitoring, and analysis services including but not limited to:

DNS record lookup and monitoring
Domain intelligence and security analysis
WHOIS and RDAP data
SSL/TLS certificate monitoring
API access for programmatic data retrieval
AI-powered DNS tools and assistants

3. User Accounts

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:

Provide accurate and complete information during registration
Keep your password secure and confidential
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
Not share your account with others

4. API Usage and Rate Limits

API access is subject to rate limits based on your subscription tier. Excessive usage beyond your plan limits may result in temporary suspension or throttling. You agree to:

Not exceed your plan's rate limits
Not attempt to circumvent rate limiting mechanisms
Cache responses when appropriate to reduce API calls
Not use the API for malicious purposes or abuse

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

Violate any laws or regulations
Infringe on intellectual property rights
Transmit malware, viruses, or malicious code
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems
Harass, abuse, or harm others
Perform unauthorized security testing without consent
Use for illegal surveillance or stalking
Resell or redistribute data without authorization

6. Data Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate data, DNS Science makes no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the information provided. The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind.

7. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, software, and data compilations, are owned by DNS Science and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

8. Payment and Subscriptions

Paid plans are billed according to the selected billing cycle. You agree to:

Provide valid payment information
Pay all fees when due
Understand that refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis
Cancel before the next billing cycle to avoid charges

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion. You may cancel your account at any time through your account settings.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, DNS Science shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or through the Service. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: legal@dnsscience.io
Website: www.dnsscience.io