Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using MyNetworkTools
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⚠️ Important Notice
By using MyNetworkTools, you agree to use all tools responsibly and legally. Unauthorized scanning, testing, or probing of systems you do not own or have explicit permission to test is illegal and strictly prohibited.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using MyNetworkTools ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. By using the Service, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age or have the consent of a parent or guardian.
2. Description of Service
MyNetworkTools provides a collection of online network diagnostic, security analysis, and developer tools. These tools are provided for legitimate purposes including:
- Network troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Security assessment of systems you own or have authorization to test
- Web development and debugging
- Educational and learning purposes
- IT administration and management
Service Availability & Pricing
The Service is currently free for a limited time during our launch period. We reserve the right to introduce paid membership tiers or modify the pricing structure at any time with reasonable notice. Free users will always retain access to essential tools.
3. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may use our tools to:
- Test and diagnose your own networks, servers, and systems
- Perform security assessments on systems you own or have written authorization to test
- Debug and develop web applications
- Learn about networking concepts and technologies
- Generate passwords, hashes, and other utilities for legitimate use
Authorization Requirement
For any scanning, probing, or testing activities, you MUST have explicit written authorization from the system owner before using our tools. "I didn't know" is not a valid defense for unauthorized access.
4. Prohibited Activities
You are strictly prohibited from using the Service to:
- Unauthorized Access: Scan, probe, or test any system, network, or service without explicit authorization from the owner
- Malicious Activities: Conduct denial-of-service attacks, distribute malware, or engage in any form of cyber attack
- Illegal Activities: Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
- Harassment: Harass, abuse, or harm another person or entity
- Spam: Send unsolicited communications or spam
- Impersonation: Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state your affiliation
- Data Collection: Collect personal information about others without consent
- Service Abuse: Overload, flood, or otherwise interfere with the Service
- Circumvention: Attempt to bypass any security measures or access controls
⚠️ Legal Warning
Unauthorized computer access is a federal crime under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) in the United States and similar laws in other jurisdictions. Violations can result in civil liability and criminal prosecution with penalties including fines and imprisonment.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
We do not warrant that:
- The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
- The results obtained from using the Service will be accurate or reliable
- The quality of any information obtained through the Service will meet your expectations
- Any errors in the Service will be corrected
You understand and agree that you use the Service at your own risk. Any material downloaded or otherwise obtained through the Service is done at your own discretion and risk.
6. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MYNETWORKTOOLS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
This includes, but is not limited to, damages resulting from:
- Your use or inability to use the Service
- Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
- Any third-party conduct on the Service
- Any errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in the Service
- Personal injury or property damage resulting from your use of the Service
In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid us in the past twelve months (if any).
7. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless MyNetworkTools and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your access to or use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
- Any claim that your use of the Service caused damage to a third party
8. Privacy Policy
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Account Information: Username, email address, and encrypted password when you register
- Usage Data: Tools used, timestamps, and general activity logs
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the Service
- To notify you about changes to the Service
- To provide customer support
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary. Inactive accounts (no login for 30 days) may be automatically deleted along with associated data.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
9. User Accounts
When you create an account, you are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
- Logging in at least once every 30 days to keep your account active
Account Inactivity Policy
Accounts that remain inactive for 30 consecutive days are automatically deleted. This policy helps us maintain platform performance and security. When an account is deleted due to inactivity:
- All personal data, preferences, and saved items are permanently removed
- Your username becomes available for new registrations
- No prior notice will be sent before automatic deletion
- You may create a new account at any time with the same email address
You can earn additional days by referring friends to the platform. Each successful referral adds bonus days to your account's inactivity timer.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.
10. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- Contact Page: mynetworktools.com/contact.php
Last Updated: December 14, 2024