Last updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to ShowDNS.net ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services, including our DNS lookup tools, SSL certificate checkers, network diagnostic utilities, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ShowDNS.net, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. Additionally, when using this website's particular services, you shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services.

2. Description of Service

ShowDNS.net provides free online tools for DNS analysis, SSL certificate checking, network diagnostics, and related internet infrastructure utilities. Our services include but are not limited to:

• DNS record lookups and analysis
• SSL/TLS certificate verification and analysis
• Email server and deliverability testing
• Network connectivity and performance tools
• Security analysis tools
• Domain and IP address information lookup
• Website header analysis
• Port scanning and connectivity testing

3. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service:

• In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• To perform automated scanning, testing, or analysis without proper authorization from target systems
• To conduct any form of malicious testing or attacks against third-party systems
• To overload our servers or interfere with other users' access to the Service
• To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service or any other systems or networks
• To upload, distribute, or otherwise publish any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, or invasive of privacy
• For any commercial purposes without our express written consent
• To violate any third party's rights, including intellectual property, privacy, or contractual rights

4. Rate Limiting and Fair Use

To ensure fair access for all users and protect our infrastructure, we implement rate limiting on our services. Excessive use may result in temporary or permanent restriction of access. We reserve the right to determine what constitutes excessive use at our sole discretion.

5. Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information through our tools, we make no warranties or representations about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided. The results from our tools should be used for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for critical decisions.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

7. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by ShowDNS.net. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of ShowDNS.net and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

9. User Content

Any information you submit through our tools (such as domain names, IP addresses, or URLs for analysis) is not stored permanently on our servers unless explicitly stated. We may temporarily cache results to improve performance, but we do not claim ownership of any user-submitted content.

10. Disclaimers

The information on this Service is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude:

• All representations, warranties, and conditions relating to this website and the use of this website
• All liability for damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this website

11. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall ShowDNS.net, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, 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 of the Service.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ShowDNS.net and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

14. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability of our services, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time.

15. Modification of Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

16. Geographic Restrictions

Our Service is provided from India and is intended for users worldwide. However, we make no claims that the Service or any of its content is accessible or appropriate outside of India. Access to the Service may not be legal by certain persons or in certain countries.

17. Age Restrictions

Our Service is intended for users who are at least 13 years old. If you are under 13 years of age, you may not use our Service. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you may only use our Service with the permission and supervision of a parent or guardian.

18. API Usage

If you access our services through API endpoints, additional rate limits and usage restrictions may apply. Automated access must comply with our robots.txt file and should not interfere with the normal operation of our services.

19. Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of any accounts or credentials associated with your use of the Service. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized access or security breaches.

20. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

21. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 2015. The arbitration shall be conducted in English and take place in New Delhi, India.

22. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

23. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have between us regarding the Service.

24. Contact Information

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://showdns.net

Effective Date: These Terms of Service are effective as of January 1, 2025.
Last Modified: January 1, 2025
Version: 1.0