Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ScamLens ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

ScamLens is a free, browser-based tool that analyzes text content and URLs for potential scam indicators using rule-based pattern matching. All analysis occurs locally in your web browser. The Service is provided "as is" without any warranties.

3. No Warranty or Guarantee

IMPORTANT: ScamLens is not 100% accurate and should not be your only method of scam detection. The Service:

• May miss some scams (false negatives)
• May flag legitimate messages as suspicious (false positives)
• Is not a substitute for professional security advice
• Cannot detect all types of fraud or phishing attempts
• Should be used as one of several security practices

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ScamLens and its operators shall not be liable for any damages, losses, or harm resulting from:

• Reliance on the Service's analysis or recommendations
• False negatives (scams not detected by the Service)
• False positives (legitimate content flagged as suspicious)
• Financial losses, identity theft, or fraud resulting from your actions
• Service interruptions, errors, or unavailability
• Third-party actions or content

YOU ASSUME ALL RISK when using the Service. Always verify suspicious content through official channels and exercise caution with personal and financial information.

5. User Responsibilities

When using ScamLens, you agree to:

• Use the Service for legitimate purposes only
• Not rely solely on the Service for security decisions
• Verify sender identities and content through official channels
• Report suspected fraud to appropriate authorities
• Not use the Service to test malicious content you have created
• Not attempt to reverse engineer, manipulate, or circumvent the Service

6. Privacy and Data Processing

ScamLens processes all content locally in your browser. We do not collect, store, or transmit the content you analyze. For complete details, please review our Privacy Policy.

7. Intellectual Property

The ScamLens name, logo, design, and detection logic are owned by ScamLens. You may not copy, reproduce, or create derivative works without permission. The Service may be inspected for security verification purposes only.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

ScamLens may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

9. Service Modifications and Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time
• Update detection patterns and algorithms without notice
• Change these terms and conditions with or without notice
• Block access to users who violate these terms

10. Disclaimer of Professional Advice

ScamLens does not provide legal, financial, or professional security advice. The Service is for informational and educational purposes only. Consult with appropriate professionals for specific concerns.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ScamLens and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these terms.

12. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate jurisdiction.

13. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these terms, please contact us via our Contact page.