Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and domaindetails.com ("we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our services.

2. Service Description

2.1 Service Overview

domaindetails.com provides domain information lookup and research services. Our platform includes:

Core Services

• Domain Lookup: RDAP and WHOIS domain information retrieval
• Bulk Domain Lookup: Search up to 100 domains simultaneously
• Renewal Price Checking: Compare domain renewal prices across registrars
• Chrome Extension: Browser extension for quick domain lookups
• MCP Server: Free Model Context Protocol server for AI agents and applications

Domain Tools

• DNS Lookup and analysis
• SSL/TLS certificate checking
• TLD availability checking
• Wayback Machine history integration
• Domain pricing comparison across registrars

Educational Content & Directories

• Knowledge Base: Educational articles about domains, DNS, RDAP, WHOIS, and domain management
• Domain Stories: Real-world domain acquisition and sale stories from the community
• TLD Information: Comprehensive database of top-level domain information
• Registries Directory: Searchable database of domain name registries with contact information, managed TLDs, and operational details
• Registrars Directory: Comprehensive list of ICANN-accredited domain registrars with status, accreditation dates, and contact information

2.2 Service Tiers

We offer two service tiers:

• Free Tier: Domain lookup, bulk lookup, tools, educational content, and local browser storage
• Pro Subscription: Monitor up to 10 domains, email alerts for changes, 90-day history tracking, and cross-device synchronization

3. Data Sources and Disclaimers

3.1 Educational and Informational Purposes

All information, data, tools, and content provided through domaindetails.com are intended for educational and informational purposes only. The Service is designed to help users learn about domain names, DNS infrastructure, and domain management practices. You should not rely solely on our Service for critical business or legal decisions.

3.2 Data Sources

The domain information displayed on our Service is obtained from publicly available sources, including but not limited to:

• RDAP (Registration Data Access Protocol) servers operated by domain registries and registrars
• WHOIS servers operated by domain registries and registrars
• Publicly available DNS records
• Third-party pricing APIs and public pricing information from domain registrars
• SSL/TLS certificate transparency logs and public certificate data
• Internet Archive Wayback Machine public snapshots
• ICANN's publicly available registry and registrar data, including accreditation information, contact details, and operational status
• Public registry operator databases and TLD zone information
• User-submitted domain stories and community content

3.3 "AS-IS" Provision and No Guarantees

3.4 Best Efforts to Maintain Accuracy

While we strive to keep information current and accurate, domain data is dynamic and constantly changing. We make commercially reasonable efforts to:

• Query authoritative RDAP and WHOIS sources when available
• Update our TLD database and registrar information periodically
• Fix errors and inaccuracies when reported to us
• Monitor service availability and performance

However, we cannot guarantee real-time accuracy or completeness of any data displayed.

3.5 User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

• Verifying any critical information directly with authoritative sources (registries, registrars, domain owners)
• Conducting your own due diligence before making business or legal decisions
• Understanding the limitations and potential inaccuracies of publicly available data
• Using our Service at your own risk

4. Subscription Terms

4.1 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Stripe. By subscribing, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete payment information
• Authorize us to charge your payment method
• Maintain updated payment information

4.2 Subscription Management

• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled
• You may cancel at any time through your account settings
• No refunds for partial subscription periods
• Pro features remain active until the end of the billing period

4.3 Plan Changes

When upgrading from monthly to annual plans:

• Remaining monthly credit is prorated toward the annual subscription
• New billing cycle begins on upgrade date
• Previous plan's features remain active until transition

5. Data Processing and Privacy

5.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We utilize the following third-party services to operate our platform:

• Stripe: Payment processing and subscription management
• Plausible Analytics: Privacy-focused, anonymous website analytics
• PostHog: Product analytics, error tracking, and service improvement
• Mailgun: Transactional email delivery for Pro accounts

All third-party services are GDPR-compliant and operate under strict data processing agreements.

5.2 Data Collection

We collect and process data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Data collection varies by service tier:

Free Tier Users

• Anonymous usage analytics (page views, feature usage, performance metrics)
• Local browser storage only (no domain searches stored on our servers)
• No personal information collected or stored

Pro Subscription Users

• Email address for account management and notifications
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Domain monitoring preferences and alert settings
• Cross-device synchronization data
• Usage patterns and service interaction data

5.3 Chrome Extension

If you use our Chrome Extension, the extension:

• Does NOT track your browsing history or visited websites
• Only accesses domain names when you explicitly click the extension button
• Stores preferences locally in your browser
• Uses the same privacy-focused analytics as our web service

5.4 MCP Server

Our free Model Context Protocol (MCP) server at mcp.domaindetails.com:

• Provides domain lookup functionality for AI agents and MCP clients
• Operates on a best-effort basis with no uptime guarantees
• May implement rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Does not store domain queries beyond temporary caching
• Is provided free of charge with no warranty or support obligations

For complete details on data collection and privacy practices, please review our Privacy Policy.

6. User Obligations

6.1 Account Security (Pro Users)

If you create a Pro account, you are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities occurring under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breaches
• Ensuring your account information remains accurate and up to date
• Not sharing your account credentials with others

6.2 Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our Service in compliance with all applicable laws and these Terms. You explicitly agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized purposes
• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations
• Attempt to circumvent any rate limits, usage restrictions, or technical limitations
• Share your Pro account credentials with other individuals or organizations
• Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to query our web service without explicit written permission
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any aspect of the Service
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems, data, or networks
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Upload, transmit, or distribute any malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Use the Service to harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate others
• Collect or harvest personal information of other users without consent

6.3 API and Automated Access

Automated access to our Service is subject to the following conditions:

• MCP Server: The free MCP server is intended for reasonable, non-commercial use by AI agents and MCP clients. We reserve the right to implement rate limiting or block access for excessive or abusive usage.
• Web Service: Automated queries to our website (excluding the MCP server) are prohibited without explicit written permission.
• Bulk Lookup Tool: The bulk lookup feature is subject to per-query limits (currently 100 domains) and may be rate-limited to prevent abuse.
• Commercial Use: If you wish to integrate our Service into a commercial product or service, please contact us at [email protected] for licensing arrangements.

6.4 User-Generated Content

If you submit domain stories or other content to our platform, you:

• Retain ownership of your content but grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display it
• Represent that you have the right to submit the content
• Agree that your content may be edited for clarity, formatting, or length
• Acknowledge that we may remove content that violates these Terms or applicable laws

7. Service Availability and Limitations

7.1 No Uptime Guarantees

The Service is provided on an "as available" basis. We do not guarantee:

• Continuous, uninterrupted, or secure access to the Service
• Any specific uptime percentage or service level agreement (SLA)
• That the Service will be error-free or free from bugs
• That defects will be corrected within any specific timeframe

Service availability may be affected by scheduled maintenance, technical issues, third-party service outages, or circumstances beyond our control.

7.2 Usage Limits and Rate Limiting

To ensure fair usage and prevent abuse, we implement the following limits:

• Free Users: Subject to reasonable usage limits on domain lookups and tool usage
• Pro Users: Monitor up to 10 domains; unlimited lookups subject to fair use policy
• Bulk Lookups: Limited to 100 domains per query
• Rate Limiting: Excessive queries may be temporarily rate-limited or blocked
• MCP Server: Subject to rate limiting and may be throttled during high traffic

We reserve the right to adjust these limits at any time to maintain service quality.

7.3 Data Limitations and Dependencies

The accuracy and availability of data provided through our Service depends on external factors:

• RDAP/WHOIS Availability: Domain data depends on registry and registrar server uptime and response times
• Data Freshness: Domain information reflects the state at the time of query and may become outdated immediately after
• Privacy Restrictions: Some registries and registrars redact WHOIS data for privacy protection
• TLD Variations: Data availability and format varies significantly across different top-level domains
• Historical Data: Historical tracking (Pro feature) is limited to data collected during monitoring period (up to 90 days)
• Third-Party Tools: DNS lookups, SSL checks, Wayback Machine integration, and pricing data depend on third-party services

7.4 Geographic and Jurisdiction Limitations

• Some features may not be available in all countries or jurisdictions
• Domain data accessibility may be restricted by local laws or regulations
• Payment processing through Stripe is subject to geographic restrictions

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Our Intellectual Property

All content, features, functionality, design elements, trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on the Service are the exclusive property of domaindetails.com or its licensors. This includes but is not limited to:

• Website design, layout, and user interface
• Source code, software, and algorithms
• Knowledge base articles and educational content (excluding user-submitted stories)
• TLD database compilations and data structures
• Registry and registrar directory compilations, organization, and presentation
• Logos, branding, and marketing materials

You may not use, copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, or create derivative works from any part of the Service without our prior written consent.

8.2 Permitted Use

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• Access and use the Service for personal or internal business purposes
• Display domain information obtained through the Service
• Share links to our Service with others
• Use our Chrome Extension and MCP Server according to these Terms

8.3 Public Domain Data

Domain information obtained from public RDAP and WHOIS sources, as well as publicly available ICANN registry and registrar data, is not our intellectual property. However, the presentation, compilation, organization, and analysis of this data through our Service is protected.

9. Disclaimers of Warranties

10. Limitation of Liability

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless domaindetails.com, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Any user-generated content you submit to the Service
• Any decisions made based on data obtained from the Service

12. Modifications to the Service and Terms

12.1 Service Changes

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time
• Change features, functionality, or availability without notice
• Adjust usage limits, rate limits, or pricing at our discretion
• Terminate or suspend access to the Service for any reason

12.2 Terms Changes

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Effective Date" at the top of these Terms
• Post the new Terms on our website
• Notify Pro subscribers via email (if applicable)

Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Right to Refuse Service and Termination

13.1 Right to Refuse or Limit Service

13.2 Termination by You

You may terminate your use of the Service at any time by:

• Ceasing to access or use the Service
• Canceling your Pro subscription through your account settings (if applicable)
• Uninstalling our Chrome Extension

13.3 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately, with or without notice, for any of the following reasons (or for no reason):

• Violation of these Terms or any applicable laws
• Abusive, excessive, or fraudulent usage patterns
• Failure to pay subscription fees when due (if applicable)
• Any conduct that we believe, in our sole judgment, harms the Service, our reputation, or other users
• Suspected security threats or unauthorized access attempts
• Requests from law enforcement or legal orders
• Technical or operational reasons
• Business decisions to discontinue service to certain users or markets
• Any reason at our sole and absolute discretion, without explanation

13.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to access and use the Service immediately ceases
• Pro subscriptions will not be refunded for unused time (except as required by law)
• Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service should first be addressed by contacting us at [email protected]. We will attempt to resolve disputes informally before pursuing formal legal action.

14.3 Jurisdiction

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising from these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts having jurisdiction over domaindetails.com's principal place of business.

15. Miscellaneous Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and domaindetails.com regarding your use of the Service.

15.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

15.5 Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights.

15.6 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, network infrastructure failures, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

16. Contact Information