Terms of Service

Rules & Guidelines for Using Our Free Port Scanner & Port Checker Tools

Fair Use Legal Compliance User Agreement

By using Portchecker-1lz port scanner and port checker tools, you agree to these terms and commit to responsible, legal usage of our free network diagnostic services.

Last Updated: January 4, 2025

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Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Portchecker-1lz! These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Portchecker-1lz regarding your use of our free port scanner and port checker tools and services.

Important Legal Agreement

By accessing or using our port scanner and port checker services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our services.

Agreement Scope

These Terms apply to:

  • All users of Portchecker-1lz port scanner and port checker tools
  • Access to our website and web-based applications
  • Use of our APIs and technical services
  • Any interaction with our network diagnostic platform

Term Updates

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

  • Updated Terms will be posted on this page
  • The "Last Updated" date will be revised
  • Continued use constitutes acceptance of new Terms
  • Significant changes may be communicated via additional notice

Service Description

What We Provide

Portchecker-1lz offers free network diagnostic tools including:

✓ Included Services
  • Single port connectivity checking
  • Bulk port scanning capabilities
  • Service detection and analysis
  • Response time measurement
  • Basic security assessment
  • Network troubleshooting tools
✗ Not Provided
  • Vulnerability exploitation tools
  • Data storage or logging services
  • Advanced penetration testing
  • Real-time monitoring or alerts
  • Custom enterprise solutions
  • Guaranteed uptime or availability

Service Characteristics

  • Free Access: All port scanner and port checker features are provided at no cost
  • Web-Based: Services are accessible through standard web browsers
  • Real-Time: Port scanning and checking results are generated on-demand
  • No Registration: Most features are available without account creation
  • Privacy-Focused: No long-term data storage or user tracking

Acceptable Use Policy

Authorized Usage of Port Scanner & Port Checker Tools

Our port scanner and port checker tools are designed for legitimate network administration, security testing, and educational purposes by authorized users.

Permitted Activities

You MAY use our services for:

  • Own Networks: Scanning and checking ports on systems you own or control
  • Authorized Testing: Security assessments with explicit written permission
  • Network Troubleshooting: Diagnosing connectivity and service issues
  • Educational Purposes: Learning about network protocols and security
  • Development Testing: Verifying service configurations during development
  • Compliance Auditing: Checking network configurations for policy compliance
  • Public Services: Testing publicly accessible services with rate limiting respect

Required Authorization

Before using our port scanner or port checker on any target:

  1. Verify Ownership: Ensure you own or have administrative rights to the target system
  2. Obtain Permission: Get explicit written authorization from system owners
  3. Respect Boundaries: Stay within the scope of authorized testing
  4. Follow Laws: Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws

Prohibited Activities

Strictly Forbidden

The following activities are absolutely prohibited and may result in immediate service termination and legal action.

Unauthorized Access & Malicious Use

You MUST NOT use our services for:

  • Unauthorized Scanning: Port scanning systems without explicit permission
  • Malicious Reconnaissance: Information gathering for attacks or exploitation
  • Network Intrusion: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems
  • Denial of Service: Using our tools to overwhelm or disrupt services
  • Vulnerability Exploitation: Taking advantage of discovered security weaknesses
  • Criminal Activity: Any activity that violates applicable laws

Service Abuse

The following service abuse is prohibited:

  • Automated Abuse: Excessive automated requests or bot usage
  • Rate Limit Circumvention: Bypassing or attempting to bypass usage limits
  • Resource Overuse: Deliberately overwhelming our infrastructure
  • Service Disruption: Interfering with other users' access to services
  • Reverse Engineering: Attempting to discover our system vulnerabilities
  • Data Mining: Systematic collection of service information

Legal & Ethical Violations

Activities that violate laws or ethics:

  • CFAA Violations: Activities prohibited under Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
  • GDPR Violations: Unauthorized collection of personal data
  • Corporate Espionage: Unauthorized intelligence gathering
  • Privacy Invasion: Scanning private networks without consent
  • Harassment: Using tools to harass or intimidate individuals
  • Fraud: Misrepresenting scanning intentions or authority

User Responsibilities

Legal Compliance

As a user of our port scanner and port checker tools, you are responsible for:

  • Law Adherence: Complying with all applicable local, national, and international laws
  • Permission Verification: Ensuring you have proper authorization before scanning
  • Scope Limitation: Staying within the bounds of authorized testing
  • Documentation: Maintaining records of authorization and testing scope

Professional Conduct

Expected Professional Standards:

  • Use tools only for legitimate business, educational, or personal purposes
  • Respect network owners' policies and terms of service
  • Implement appropriate security measures in your own testing
  • Report discovered vulnerabilities responsibly through proper channels
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information discovered during testing

Account Security (If Applicable)

If you create an account or use authenticated features:

  • Maintain strong, unique passwords
  • Do not share account credentials
  • Report suspected unauthorized access immediately
  • Use two-factor authentication when available

Reporting Obligations

You must immediately report:

  • Any misuse of our port scanner or port checker tools you observe
  • Security vulnerabilities in our services
  • Suspected unauthorized access to your account
  • Technical issues that could affect service security

Service Limitations & Restrictions

Usage Limits

Service Type Limit Rate Restriction Purpose
Single Port Check No specific limit Reasonable use Individual testing
Range Port Scan 50 ports maximum 1 scan per 30 seconds Bulk analysis
Bulk Port Check 50 ports maximum 1 scan per minute Comprehensive testing
API Access 100 requests/hour Per IP address Automated usage

Service Availability

No Uptime Guarantee

While we strive for high availability, our free port scanner and port checker services are provided "as-is" without any uptime guarantees or service level agreements.

Service limitations include:

  • Maintenance Windows: Scheduled downtime for updates and improvements
  • Capacity Limits: Service may be limited during high-demand periods
  • Geographic Restrictions: Some features may be limited in certain regions
  • Technical Constraints: Network and infrastructure limitations may affect performance

Feature Limitations

Current service limitations:

  • Protocol Support: Primarily TCP with limited UDP scanning
  • Timeout Constraints: Maximum 10-second timeout per port
  • No Data Persistence: Results are not saved or stored
  • Limited Reporting: Basic CSV export only
  • No Custom Scripts: No support for custom scanning scripts

Liability & Disclaimers

Service Disclaimers

Important Legal Disclaimers

Our port scanner and port checker services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

No Warranties

We specifically disclaim:

  • Accuracy: No guarantee of scan result accuracy or completeness
  • Reliability: No warranty of continuous, uninterrupted service
  • Security: No guarantee that services are free from vulnerabilities
  • Fitness: No warranty of fitness for any particular purpose
  • Merchantability: No commercial warranty or guarantee

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • No Consequential Damages: We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Limited Direct Liability: Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid for services (which is $0 for free services)
  • User Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your use of the port scanner and port checker tools
  • Third-Party Claims: We are not liable for claims arising from your unauthorized scanning activities

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Portchecker-1lz harmless from:

  • Claims arising from your violation of these Terms
  • Unauthorized use of our port scanner or port checker tools
  • Legal actions resulting from your scanning activities
  • Any damages to third parties caused by your use of our services
  • Violations of applicable laws or regulations

Force Majeure

We are not liable for service interruptions caused by:

  • Natural disasters or acts of God
  • Government actions or regulations
  • Internet infrastructure failures
  • Cyber attacks or security incidents
  • Other circumstances beyond our reasonable control

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of our port scanner and port checker services are owned by Portchecker-1lz and are protected by:

  • Copyright laws
  • Trademark protections
  • Trade secret laws
  • Other intellectual property rights

Permitted Use

You may:

  • Use our services for their intended purpose
  • Reference our tools in academic or professional work with proper attribution
  • Share links to our services

Prohibited Use

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute our software or content
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
  • Use our trademarks or branding without permission
  • Create derivative works based on our services

Service Termination

Termination Rights

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our port scanner and port checker services immediately, without prior notice, for:

  • Violation of these Terms of Service
  • Suspected illegal or unauthorized activities
  • Abuse of service resources or infrastructure
  • Requests from law enforcement agencies
  • Any conduct that we deem harmful to our services or other users

User Termination

You may discontinue using our services at any time. Since our port scanner and port checker tools don't store personal data, no data deletion process is required.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use our services immediately ceases
  • Any ongoing scans may be terminated
  • Provisions regarding liability and indemnification survive termination
  • You remain responsible for any actions taken before termination

Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

Applicable Law

These Terms and your use of our port scanner and port checker services are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international laws and regulations, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

For any disputes arising from these Terms or use of our services:

  1. Direct Communication: First attempt to resolve disputes through direct contact
  2. Mediation: Consider mediation before formal legal proceedings
  3. Jurisdiction: Legal proceedings must be brought in appropriate courts
  4. Individual Claims: No class action lawsuits permitted

Severability

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

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service or need clarification about acceptable use of our port scanner and port checker tools:

Email Support

vinithablog@gmail.com
Subject: Terms of Service Inquiry

Response Time

24-48 hours for most inquiries
Legal matters receive priority response

Legal Notice

For legal matters, compliance questions, or suspected Terms violations, please include "Legal Notice" in your email subject line for priority handling.

Terms Summary

Fair Use

Use our port scanner and port checker tools responsibly and within legal boundaries.

Authorization Required

Only scan systems you own or have explicit permission to test.

User Responsibility

You are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations.