Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and WebScan Audit, a free website accessibility scanning service ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website accessibility scanning service (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

2. Service Provider Information

WebScan Audit is provided as a free community service to help make the web more accessible for everyone.

3. Description of Service

WebScan Audit provides automated website accessibility scanning and compliance checking services, including:

• WCAG 2.2 Level A, AA, and AAA compliance checking
• ADA Title III compliance analysis
• European Accessibility Act (EAA) compliance support
• Website performance and security scanning
• SEO optimization analysis
• Detailed accessibility reports with remediation recommendations
• Dashboard for tracking scan history and results

4. Eligibility and Account Registration

4.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into contracts to use our Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet these requirements.

4.2 Account Registration

• You must provide accurate and complete information during registration
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• You may not share your account with others or create multiple accounts

5. Free Service Terms

5.1 Service Availability

• Service is provided "as is" without any warranties
• We aim for high availability but cannot guarantee 100% uptime
• Usage may be subject to reasonable rate limiting
• Service features may be modified or discontinued at any time

5.2 Future Changes

• The service will remain free for basic accessibility scanning
• Premium features may be introduced in the future
• Any changes will be communicated with 30 days advance notice
• Existing users will not lose access to core free features

6. Acceptable Use Policy

6.1 Permitted Uses

You may use the Service to:

• Scan websites you own or have explicit permission to test
• Generate accessibility reports for compliance purposes
• Monitor accessibility improvements over time

6.2 Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Scan websites without proper authorization
• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to reverse engineer or copy our scanning algorithms
• Overload our systems with excessive requests
• Share your account credentials with others
• Use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm others
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Rights

The Service, including all software, algorithms, designs, and content, is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 Your Rights

You retain ownership of any websites you scan and the resulting accessibility reports. You grant us a limited license to access and analyze your websites solely for the purpose of providing the Service.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

9. Service Availability and Support

9.1 Service Availability

• We aim for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
• Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance
• We reserve the right to suspend the Service for security or maintenance reasons

9.2 Customer Support

• Support is provided via email during business hours (9 AM - 6 PM CET)
• Professional and Enterprise customers receive priority support
• We aim to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours

10. Disclaimers and Limitations

10.1 Service Disclaimers

10.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claims arising from the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

• You may cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period
• You may delete your account and data at any time

11.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, fail to pay fees, or for any other reason with 30 days' notice.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Italy and the European Union. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Italy.

12.2 EU Consumer Rights

If you are an EU consumer, you have additional rights under EU consumer protection laws, including the right to withdraw from distance contracts within 14 days.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Email notification (for registered users)
• Prominent notice on our website
• In-app notification

Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Contact Information

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