Terms of Service

Read the terms and conditions governing your use of ScamSniper. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Terms of Service for ScamSniper

Welcome to ScamSniper (https://scamsniper.org/). By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ScamSniper, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website.

2. Description of Service

ScamSniper provides a service that analyzes text and images to help determine if the content may be associated with potential scams. The analysis is performed by processing user-submitted content through the OpenAI API. We also provide user accounts and commenting features enabled by Supabase Auth.

3. User Obligations and Conduct

3.1. Acceptable Use

  • You agree to use ScamSniper only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
  • You are responsible for all content you submit and must ensure it does not violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights.

3.2. Prohibited Actions

  • Do not submit content that is illegal, defamatory, obscene, offensive, or infringes on any third-party rights.
  • Do not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its related systems.
  • Do not use the service to distribute malware, spam, or any other harmful content.
  • Do not use the service if you are under the age of 16 (or the age of consent in your jurisdiction).

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1. Our Content

  • All materials on ScamSniper, including text, graphics, logos, and software, are the intellectual property of ScamSniper or its licensors and are protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.
  • You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of any of our content without our prior written consent.

4.2. User-Submitted Content

  • You retain ownership of any content you submit to ScamSniper.
  • By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to process and display the content for the purpose of providing our service.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1. OpenAI API

  • We use the OpenAI API to process your submitted content.
  • By using ScamSniper, you agree to OpenAI's Terms of Use and acknowledge that your content will be processed by OpenAI.

5.2. Plausible Analytics and Google Analytics

  • We use Plausible Analytics and Google Analytics to collect aggregated website usage data. Google Analytics employs cookies, while Plausible does not.
  • By using our website, you agree to Plausible's Data Policy and Google's Privacy Policy.

5.3. Supabase Auth

  • We use Supabase Auth to enable account creation, login, and commenting features.
  • By creating an account or posting comments, you consent to your data being processed and stored securely in Supabase.

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

6.1. No Warranties

  • ScamSniper is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
  • We make no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of the service.

6.2. Limitation of Liability

  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, ScamSniper and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the service.

6.3. Not Professional Advice

  • The results provided by ScamSniper are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ScamSniper, its affiliates, and its licensors from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these Terms.

8. Force Majeure

ScamSniper shall not be held liable for delays or failure in performance resulting from events beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, internet outages, and acts of government.

9. Privacy Policy Reference

Your use of ScamSniper is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

10. Modification of Terms

  • We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time.
  • Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page.
  • Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

11. Termination

  • We may terminate or suspend your access to ScamSniper at our sole discretion, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or us.

12. Governing Law

  • These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Austria, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
  • Any disputes arising under or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Austria.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

Email: support@scamsniper.org