Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 19, 2025

Welcome to BreachGuard. By using our service, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using BreachGuard ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

BreachGuard provides a free email breach checking service that:

• Checks email addresses against known data breach databases
• Sends breach reports via email
• Provides security recommendations
• Recommends security tools and services

3. User Obligations

When using our Service, you agree to:

• Provide accurate information
• Only check email addresses you own or have permission to check
• Not abuse or attempt to circumvent rate limits
• Not use the Service for illegal purposes
• Not attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the Service
• Not use automated tools to spam the Service

4. Rate Limits and Fair Use

To prevent abuse, we implement rate limiting:

• Maximum 5 checks per hour per IP address
• We reserve the right to block suspicious activity
• Excessive use may result in temporary or permanent ban

5. Accuracy and Limitations

While we strive for accuracy, you acknowledge that:

• Breach data may not be 100% complete or up-to-date
• Not all breaches may be in our database
• False positives or negatives may occur
• We rely on third-party data sources (Have I Been Pwned)

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

6. No Security Guarantee

BreachGuard provides information about known breaches, but:

• We cannot guarantee complete security of your accounts
• A clean report does not mean your account is 100% secure
• You are responsible for securing your own accounts
• We are not liable for any damages resulting from breaches

7. Affiliate Relationships

Our Service includes affiliate links to security products. By using our Service, you acknowledge that:

• We may earn commissions from affiliate links
• This does not affect the price you pay
• We only recommend products we believe are helpful
• You are not obligated to purchase any recommended products

8. Intellectual Property

All content, design, and features of BreachGuard are owned by us and protected by copyright laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
• Use our branding without permission
• Create derivative works based on our Service

9. Privacy and Data

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to:

• Collection of your email address and technical data
• Storage of submission records
• Use of cookies and analytics
• Sharing data with third-party services (HIBP, email provider)

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

No Warranty

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BREACHGUARD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of data or profits
• Account compromises or identity theft
• Damages resulting from use or inability to use the Service
• Damages from errors or omissions in breach reports

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold BreachGuard harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your misuse of breach information

12. Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or terminate your access at any time
• Refuse service to anyone for any reason
• Modify or discontinue the Service without notice

You may stop using the Service at any time.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We will update the "Last Updated" date when changes are made.

14. Third-Party Services

Our Service relies on third-party services:

• Have I Been Pwned: For breach data
• Google Analytics: For analytics
• Email providers: For sending reports

These services have their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.

15. Age Restrictions

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. If you are under 18, you should have parental consent.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Country/State]. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

17. Contact Information

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

• Email: legal@breachguard.email (update with your actual email)
• Or visit our Contact page

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and BreachGuard regarding the Service.

By using BreachGuard, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.