Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 28, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using BarkScan's services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use our services.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

2. Service Description

BarkScan provides internet intelligence services including:

  • Internet-wide scanning and service discovery
  • Subdomain enumeration and DNS intelligence
  • IP address and network intelligence
  • Certificate transparency monitoring
  • Threat intelligence data
  • API access to our databases

We continuously update and improve our services. Features may change, and some features may be added or removed with or without notice.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes. You may not:

  • Use our services to conduct unauthorized attacks or penetration testing
  • Attempt to circumvent usage limits or access controls
  • Resell or redistribute our data without authorization
  • Use our services to send spam or conduct phishing attacks
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Use automated tools to scrape or harvest data beyond API limits

4. Responsible Security Research

We support responsible security research. When using BarkScan for security research:

  • Only scan systems you own or have explicit permission to test
  • Comply with all applicable computer fraud and abuse laws
  • Respect rate limits and usage quotas
  • Do not use our services to facilitate attacks against third parties

If you discover a vulnerability in BarkScan's services, please report it to [email protected] rather than exploiting it.

5. Account Registration and Security

To use certain features, you must register an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Be responsible for all activity under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or are inactive for extended periods.

6. Pricing and Payments

Our pricing plans are described on our pricing page. By subscribing to a paid plan:

  • You authorize us to charge your payment method for the subscription fees
  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date
  • We may change pricing with 30 days' notice to existing subscribers
  • Refunds are provided at our discretion and in accordance with our refund policy
  • You are responsible for all applicable taxes

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any pricing plan with notice to affected users.

7. Data Accuracy and Availability

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information:

  • We do not guarantee 100% accuracy of data
  • Internet scanning data may contain errors or be outdated
  • Services may experience downtime for maintenance or technical issues
  • We provide services "as is" without warranties of any kind

You are responsible for verifying the accuracy of any data obtained from our services before relying on it for critical decisions.

8. Intellectual Property

BarkScan retains all rights to our services, software, and proprietary data. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to use our services in accordance with these terms.

You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from our software or services.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • BarkScan is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Our total liability will not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months
  • We are not responsible for damages resulting from service interruptions, data loss, or unauthorized access

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold BarkScan harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services, violation of these terms, or violation of any third-party rights.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time for:

  • Violation of these terms
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Non-payment of fees
  • Any reason with 30 days' notice

You may cancel your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting support.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which BarkScan operates, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of that jurisdiction.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these terms, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Support: [email protected]