Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: January 30, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Check.Systems ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

Description of Service

Check.Systems provides network diagnostic and IP intelligence tools including:

  • IP Address Lookup: Geolocation and ISP information for IP addresses
  • Domain Analysis: WHOIS registration data and DNS record lookups
  • Network Connectivity: Ping and traceroute diagnostic tools
  • DNS Services: Comprehensive DNS record retrieval and analysis

Acceptable Use

Permitted Uses
  • Network troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • IP address and domain research for legitimate purposes
  • Educational and professional network analysis
  • Security research and investigation (within legal bounds)
Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Service:

  • For any unlawful purpose or to solicit unlawful acts
  • To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations or laws
  • To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
  • To conduct denial-of-service attacks or network flooding
  • To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any networks or systems
  • To circumvent, defeat, or interfere with security features
  • To transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
  • For commercial spamming or bulk email operations
  • To scrape or harvest data in violation of robots.txt or rate limits

Service Availability

  • Uptime: We strive for high availability but do not guarantee 100% uptime
  • Maintenance: Services may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance
  • Rate Limits: Usage may be subject to rate limiting to ensure fair access
  • Data Accuracy: We provide information "as is" and cannot guarantee accuracy

Intellectual Property

  • Service Content: All content, features, and functionality are owned by Check.Systems
  • Trademarks: Check.Systems and related marks are our trademarks
  • Third-Party Data: Some data is provided by third-party sources and subject to their terms
  • User Content: You retain rights to information you input, but grant us license to process it

Privacy and Data

  • Data Collection: We collect and process data as described in our Privacy Policy
  • Query Logs: Network diagnostic queries may be logged for service improvement
  • IP Intelligence: Your IP address is processed to provide geolocation services
  • Analytics: We collect usage analytics to improve service performance

View our Privacy Policy for detailed information about data handling.

Disclaimers

Service Disclaimer

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, including:

  • Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of diagnostic results
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Freedom from viruses or other harmful components
  • Suitability for any particular purpose
Third-Party Data

We rely on third-party data sources for IP geolocation, WHOIS, and DNS information. We do not guarantee the accuracy of this data and are not responsible for errors or omissions from these sources.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • No Liability: We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Maximum Liability: Our total liability shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid for the Service
  • Business Decisions: You are responsible for any business decisions made based on our diagnostic data
  • Network Issues: We are not liable for network connectivity problems beyond our control

User Accounts

If you create an account:

  • Responsibility: You are responsible for maintaining account security
  • Accuracy: You must provide accurate and complete information
  • Notifications: You must promptly update account information when it changes
  • Termination: We may terminate accounts that violate these Terms

Termination

  • By You: You may stop using the Service at any time
  • By Us: We may terminate access for Terms violations or service discontinuation
  • Effect: Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately
  • Data Retention: We may retain certain data as described in our Privacy Policy

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Check.Systems from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Any content you submit or actions you take using the Service

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels in the jurisdiction where Check.Systems operates.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Severability

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

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

  • Website: Check.Systems
  • Service: Professional network diagnostics and IP intelligence