Terms of Service
Last Updated: March 11, 2025
Welcome to Breach Guard. These Terms of Service govern your use of our website and services. Please read these terms carefully before using our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Breach Guard's website or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
2. Changes to Terms
Breach Guard reserves the right to modify or revise these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with the "Last Updated" date. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
3. Use of Service
You agree to use BreachGuard's services solely for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe on others' rights or disrupt their use and enjoyment.
4. Privacy
Your use of the Website is governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found on the Privacy Policy page. Please refer to the Privacy Policy for detailed information on data handling.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, and software, is the property of Breach Guard and is protected by international copyright laws.
6. User Conduct
You agree not to engage in any activities that violate applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights, including transmitting harmful code, unauthorized access, or posting unlawful content.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
8. Limitation of Liability
BreachGuard is not responsible for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising from your use or inability to use our services.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Breach Guard harmless from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Website or any violation of these Terms.
10. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. Breach Guard is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of these websites. Use of third-party links is at your own risk.
11. Termination of Access
Breach Guard reserves the right to terminate or suspend access to the Website and services at any time, for any reason, including a violation of these Terms.
12. Force Majeure
Breach Guard shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to, natural disasters, strikes, war, or governmental actions.
13. Email Breach Checking Service
13.1 Service Description
BreachGuard provides an email checking service that allows users to verify if their email addresses have been compromised in known data breaches.
13.2 No Liability for Results
BreachGuard is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use of our email checking service, including but not limited to any actions taken based on the information provided.
13.3 Accuracy Disclaimer
While we strive for accuracy, our email checking service cannot guarantee detection of all compromised emails. Results are based on available breach data at the time of checking.
13.4 Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use the email checking service for any purpose that violates applicable laws or these Terms.
13.5 No Responsibility for Data
The presence of any information in our database indicates it has already been compromised in previous breaches. BreachGuard is not responsible for the initial collection of this data and maintains this information solely for security and alerting purposes.
14. External Databases and Breach Data
14.1 Data Sources
Our services may utilize various data sources to provide breach information.
14.2 Disclaimer of Responsibility
BreachGuard explicitly disclaims any responsibility for: (a) The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of breach information (b) How the breach data was originally obtained or compromised (c) Any damages or losses resulting from the use of our services (d) Any misuse of the service by users or third parties
15. Additional Limitation of Liability
15.1 Assumption of Risk
You acknowledge and agree that your use of the email checking service is at your own risk.
15.2 No Liability for Damages
BreachGuard shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages resulting from: (a) Use or inability to use the email checking service (b) Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data (c) Statements or conduct of any third party regarding the service (d) Any other matter relating to the service
16. No Legal Advice
The information provided by BreachGuard, including email breach checking results, does not constitute legal advice. Users should consult with qualified legal professionals regarding their specific circumstances.
17. Ethical Use Disclaimer
BreachGuard operates as a defensive security tool. By using our services, you acknowledge that they are intended solely for legitimate cybersecurity purposes, including personal data protection and security awareness.
18. Modification of Service
BreachGuard reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service at any time without notice or liability, including removing certain breach data or changing the scope of our email checking capabilities.
19. API and Automated Access
19.1 Prohibition
Any automated access to our service, including through API calls, scripts, bots, or other automated methods, is strictly prohibited unless explicitly authorized in writing by BreachGuard.
19.2 Enforcement
Violation of this prohibition may result in technical measures to block access, termination of service, and potential legal action.
20. Security Research Exception
BreachGuard's database contains information obtained through ethical security research and from publicly available breach compilations. The possession and use of this information for legitimate security purposes is permitted under cybersecurity research exceptions in applicable laws.
21. Corporate Restructuring
In the event of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or other sale of all or a portion of our assets, any information owned or controlled by us may be one of the assets transferred to third parties. We will notify users via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or uses of your information.
22. Computer Security Research
BreachGuard's activities qualify as good-faith security research under applicable computer fraud and abuse laws. The information we provide is used exclusively for security improvement purposes.
23. Contact Information
For any inquiries or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at info[at]breachguard.net.