Domain Scout

Terms of Service

Last updated: August 6, 2026 · Effective: August 6, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Domain Scout. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Domain Scout platform, website, and services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Please read these Terms carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing our website at domainscout.co , or using any of our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy .

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services. By using Domain Scout, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

2. Description of Services

Domain Scout provides an AI-powered platform for monitoring, analyzing, and discovering domain names in auctions and expiring domain marketplaces. Our Services include:

• Domain Search & Discovery: Search and filter domains aggregated from third-party auction and drop feeds. The set of sources changes over time as those feeds change.
• AI-Powered Analysis: Domain valuation estimates, brandability scores, SEO metrics, and investment insights
• Watchlist & Alerts: Save domains and receive email notifications when domains match your criteria
• Performance Metrics: Traffic estimates, backlink analysis, domain authority scores
• Subscription Plans: A single paid plan, Pro, at $29/month (see section 4.1)

Important Disclaimer: Domain Scout provides information and analysis tools only. We do not sell, broker, or facilitate domain transactions. All domain purchases must be completed through the respective auction platform that listed the domain.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate and current
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your password
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We implement security measures including:

• Password hashing, performed by Supabase as our authentication provider
• Rate limiting: 5 login attempts per minute and 3 registrations per minute
• Email verification for new accounts
• Optional Google OAuth authentication

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or abuse our Services. There is no self-service delete button today. To close your account, email support@domainscout.co from the address on your account with “Delete my account” in the subject line; we handle these requests manually. This is the same process described in our Privacy Policy .

4. Subscription Plans & Billing

4.1 Subscription Tiers

Domain Scout offers the following subscription plans:

• Free preview (no account): Some pages on our site offer a single-domain preview you can run without signing up. It is rate-limited, is not offered everywhere on the site, and may be changed or withdrawn at any time. It is a preview, not a free tier.
• Registered account (no charge): Creating an account is free, but the domain feed, AI analysis, watchlists, and alerts are gated behind the paid plan. There is no generally available free tier at present.
• Pro Plan ($29/month): Access to the domain feed and AI analysis, watchlists, email alerts, advanced filtering, and historical data. Usage is subject to the plan's limits, currently 100 domain searches per day and 120 API requests per minute. Support is by email at support@domainscout.co ; we operate a single support mailbox and do not offer a separate priority queue.

We do not currently issue API keys or publish API documentation. Any reference elsewhere on the site to “API access” refers to the interface the Domain Scout web app itself uses, not a supported public API.

Current pricing and feature details are available on our Pricing Page .

4.2 Payment Terms

• All payments are processed securely through Stripe
• Paid subscriptions begin with a 14-day free trial . You are not charged until the trial ends, and you can cancel during the trial at no cost
• Starting the trial requires a valid payment method up front. Stripe collects and holds your card details before the trial begins, and charges it automatically when the trial ends unless you have cancelled
• After the trial, subscriptions renew automatically each month
• Prices are in USD unless otherwise stated
• You authorize us to charge your payment method for recurring subscription fees
• We do not store your credit card information (handled by Stripe)

4.3 Refund Policy

We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee for new paid subscriptions. To request a refund, email support@domainscout.co within 7 days of your first charge — that is, within 7 days of the 14-day free trial ending.

There is no automated refund flow and no refund button in the app. Refunds are issued manually through Stripe after you email us, so allow a few business days for the request to be processed and for Stripe to return the funds to your card.

Refunds are not available for:

• Renewal charges (cancel before renewal date to avoid charges)
• Partial months or unused portions of a monthly billing period
• Accounts terminated for Terms violations

4.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time by emailing support@domainscout.co . Your account settings page shows your current plan but does not yet offer a cancel button. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, and you retain access to paid features until then.

4.5 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change subscription prices at any time. A price change will not affect your current billing cycle, and we will aim to give you notice before it takes effect. Continued use after a price change constitutes acceptance of the new pricing. If you do not want to accept a new price, cancel before your next renewal.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to:

• Use our Services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to extract data from our platform
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our Services
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of our Services
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Resell or redistribute our Services without written permission
• Use our Services to spam, harass, or abuse others
• Share your account credentials with others

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate an account, without refund, for violation of this Acceptable Use Policy.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

All content, features, and functionality of Domain Scout (including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, software, algorithms, and AI models) are owned by Domain Scout and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Your Data

You retain ownership of any data you provide to Domain Scout (watchlists, search queries, alert preferences). By using our Services, you grant us a limited license to use your data solely to provide and improve our Services.

6.3 Third-Party Data

Domain data, metrics, and auction information are sourced from third-party providers (GoDaddy, DropCatch, etc.) and remain the property of those respective providers. We provide this data “as is” for informational purposes only.

7. Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability

7.1 “As Is” Service

Domain Scout is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

7.2 Domain Valuations Are Estimates

Important: All domain valuations, brandability scores, traffic estimates, and investment insights provided by Domain Scout are estimates only and should not be considered financial advice. Domain values are subjective and vary based on numerous factors. We do not guarantee the accuracy of any valuation or metric.

7.3 Third-Party Data Accuracy

We aggregate data from third-party sources (auction platforms, SEO tools, traffic estimators) and cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this data. Always verify information directly with the source before making investment decisions.

7.4 Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable, uninterrupted service but cannot guarantee 100% uptime. We reserve the right to:

• Perform scheduled maintenance with advance notice
• Modify or discontinue features at any time
• Temporarily suspend service for technical issues

7.5 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Domain Scout and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Domain investment losses based on our valuations or insights
• Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in domain data or metrics
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Service interruptions or technical failures

Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of Domain Scout shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100 USD, whichever is greater.

7.6 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance of our obligations under these Terms that is caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:

• Acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, or public health emergencies
• War, terrorism, civil unrest, or government actions
• Internet or telecommunications failures
• Third-party service provider outages (Supabase, Stripe, cloud hosting providers)
• Cyberattacks, distributed denial-of-service attacks, or hacking attempts
• Labor disputes, strikes, or lockouts

During such events, we will make reasonable efforts to minimize service disruptions and will resume performance as soon as reasonably practicable. No refunds or service credits will be issued for service interruptions caused by force majeure events.

8. Indemnification

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

• Your use or misuse of our Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your domain investment decisions

9. Data & Privacy

Your use of Domain Scout is also governed by our Privacy Policy , which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our Services, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

Key privacy highlights:

• We do not sell your personal information
• Data is encrypted in transit over HTTPS/TLS, and encrypted at rest by Supabase, our database provider
• You can request deletion of your account and data at any time by emailing support@domainscout.co ; there is no self-service delete button, and requests are handled manually
• We aim to honour the rights GDPR and the CCPA give you, and the Privacy Policy sets out how to exercise them and what we do and do not have in place

10. Changes to Terms of Service

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will post the updated Terms on this page with a new “Last updated” date. We do not currently send an email when the Terms change, so please check this page if that matters to you.

Your continued use of Domain Scout after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using our Services and cancel your account.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute, you agree to first contact us at support@domainscout.co to attempt to resolve the matter informally. If the dispute cannot be resolved informally within 30 days, both parties agree to submit to binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

11.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

12. Miscellaneous

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by Domain Scout, constitute the entire agreement between you and Domain Scout.

12.2 Severability

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

12.3 Waiver

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

12.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: support@domainscout.co

Website: domainscout.co

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