Terms of Service
Effective: January 1, 2026
TL;DR: Use the API responsibly. Don't abuse it. Pay for what you use. We'll do our best to keep things running smoothly.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using DomScan, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the service.
You must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent to use this service.
The Service
DomScan provides:
- Domain availability checking via RDAP
- DNS lookups and security analysis
- Domain valuation estimates
- Typosquatting detection
- Other domain intelligence tools
We query public registries (RDAP servers) to provide domain information. We don't guarantee the accuracy of third-party data - registry data can be outdated or incorrect.
Your Account
- You're responsible for keeping your API keys secure
- Don't share your account credentials
- Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access
- One account per person (no sharing accounts between teams without permission)
Acceptable Use
You may:
- Use the API for legitimate domain research and monitoring
- Integrate our API into your applications
- Cache results locally (respecting our cache headers)
- Build commercial products using our API
You may not:
- Attempt to circumvent rate limits or authentication
- Resell raw API access without adding value
- Use the service for illegal activities
- Scrape the website instead of using the API
- Attack or attempt to compromise our infrastructure
- Use the service for spamming or phishing
- Abuse RDAP servers through our service
API Usage & Credits
Credit System
- API calls consume credits based on endpoint complexity
- Free tier includes limited monthly credits
- Purchased credits don't expire
- Credits are non-refundable once used
Rate Limits
- Rate limits exist to ensure fair usage and protect upstream servers
- Consistently hitting rate limits may result in temporary restrictions
- Contact us for higher limits if you have a legitimate use case
Service Availability
We aim for high availability but don't guarantee 100% uptime. We may:
- Perform maintenance (we'll try to notify in advance)
- Rate limit during traffic spikes
- Temporarily disable features for security reasons
Intellectual Property
- Our code, design, and branding belong to DomScan
- Domain data comes from public registries - we don't claim ownership of it
- Your data belongs to you
- API responses may be used in your applications
Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS"
We don't guarantee that:
- Domain availability results are 100% accurate (registries can lag)
- The service will be uninterrupted or error-free
- Domain valuations reflect actual market value
- RDAP data is current or complete
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- We're not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Our liability is limited to the amount you paid us in the last 12 months
- We're not responsible for losses from relying on inaccurate domain data
Changes to Terms
We may update these terms. When we do:
- We'll update the "Effective" date at the top
- For significant changes, we'll notify you via email
- Continued use after changes means you accept the new terms
Contact
Questions? Email us at hello@domscan.net