Terms of Use

Last updated: August 9, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ZoneWhois ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

ZoneWhois provides domain information lookup services, including WHOIS data, HTTP status, server information, and other domain-related statistics. Our service is designed to provide accurate and up-to-date information about domain names.

3. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily access ZoneWhois for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

  • Modify or copy the materials
  • Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
  • Attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on ZoneWhois
  • Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
  • Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service:

  • In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
  • To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material, including any "junk mail," "chain letter," "spam," or any other similar solicitation
  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the company, a company employee, another user, or any other person or entity
  • To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Service
  • To introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful

5. Rate Limiting and Fair Use

To ensure fair access for all users, we implement rate limiting on our services:

  • Request Limits: Users are limited to 100 requests per hour
  • Bot Detection: Automated requests are detected and may be restricted
  • Fair Use: Excessive use may result in temporary or permanent restrictions
  • Commercial Use: Commercial users should contact us for appropriate licensing

6. Data Accuracy and Availability

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information:

  • No Guarantees: We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information
  • Third-Party Data: Some information is sourced from third-party services and may not be current
  • Service Availability: We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service
  • Updates: Domain information may be updated periodically but may not reflect real-time changes

7. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of ZoneWhois and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

8. User Accounts and Admin Access

If you have admin access to the Service:

  • Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • Authorized Use: Admin access is for authorized personnel only
  • Account Termination: We reserve the right to terminate accounts for violations of these terms
  • Activity Monitoring: Admin activities may be logged for security purposes

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.

10. Disclaimers

The information on this Service is provided on an "as is" basis. ZoneWhois makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation:

  • Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights
  • Accuracy or completeness of any information
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Service

11. Limitations of Liability

In no event shall ZoneWhois or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the Service, even if ZoneWhois or a ZoneWhois authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ZoneWhois and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which ZoneWhois operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and ZoneWhois regarding the use of the Service.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

17. Contact Information

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

18. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by ZoneWhois. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

19. Force Majeure

ZoneWhois shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

20. Acknowledgment

By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Use and agree to be bound by them.