Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using HowsMyPassword ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

HowsMyPassword provides free cybersecurity tools and educational resources, including:

• Password strength checker
• Secure password generator
• Data breach checker
• IP address lookup tool
• Cybersecurity blog and educational content

All tools are designed to work client-side in your browser to protect your privacy and security.

3. User Responsibilities

When using our Service, you agree to:

• Use the Service only for lawful purposes
• Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Not use automated systems to access the Service excessively
• Not attempt to reverse engineer or copy our tools
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others
• Not use the Service to harm others or engage in illegal activities

4. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Our tools are designed with privacy-first principles:

• All security tools process data locally in your browser
• We do not collect, store, or transmit your sensitive information
• Our Privacy Policy provides detailed information about our data practices

By using our Service, you also agree to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

5. Disclaimers and Limitations

No Warranties

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of results
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

Security Limitations

While our tools are designed to help improve your security:

• No security tool can guarantee complete protection
• Password strength assessments are estimates, not guarantees
• Breach checking may not include all known breaches
• You remain responsible for your own cybersecurity practices

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, HowsMyPassword shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Security breaches or unauthorized access to your accounts
• Damages resulting from use or inability to use the Service
• Any damages exceeding $100 USD in aggregate

6. Intellectual Property

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

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of our content without explicit written permission.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by HowsMyPassword. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for:

• The content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party services
• Any damage or loss caused by use of third-party services
• The availability or reliability of external services

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party services that you visit.

8. 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.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which HowsMyPassword 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.

10. 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. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

11. Contact Information

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