Terms of Use

1. Introduction

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of AccessibilityScanner.org (the "Site"). By using this Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, you must not use this Site.

These Terms should be read alongside our Privacy Policy at accessibilityscanner.org/privacy-policy.

2. About This Site

AccessibilityScanner.org is an independent informational resource. We provide:

• A free automated web accessibility scan, powered by an open-source third-party scanning engine
• Educational content about web accessibility standards, laws, and compliance
• Reviews and recommendations of third-party accessibility tools and services

We are not an accessibility software company, a law firm, or a compliance certification authority. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal advice.

3. The Accessibility Scanner

3.1 Open-Source Third-Party Engine

The scanning tool available on this Site is powered by an open-source third-party engine. We do not own, develop, or maintain the underlying scan technology. The engine is provided as-is under its respective open-source license.

3.2 Nature of Results

Scan results are automated and informational only. They are intended to help you identify common accessibility issues - they do not constitute:

• A professional accessibility audit
• A legal opinion
• A guarantee of compliance with WCAG, ADA, EAA, Section 508, AODA, or any other standard or law
• A complete assessment of your website's accessibility

Automated tools are estimated to detect approximately 30-40% of potential WCAG issues. Manual review by a qualified accessibility professional is required for a comprehensive assessment.

3.3 Authorized Use Only

You may only submit URLs for websites you own or have explicit authorization to test. You must not use the scanner to test websites without permission from their owner.

3.4 No Reliance

We are not liable for any decisions, actions, or inactions taken based on scan results. You should not rely on scan output as the sole basis for legal compliance, remediation planning, or responding to legal claims.

4. Lead Generation and Communications

If you submit your name and email address on this Site, you consent to receiving communications from us including tool recommendations, accessibility guides, and compliance updates. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email we send, or by contacting us at info@accessibilityscanner.org.

We do not sell your contact information to third parties. Data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy at accessibilityscanner.org/privacy-policy.

5. Affiliate Relationships and Commercial Disclosure

5.1 Affiliate Links

This Site contains affiliate links to third-party accessibility tools and services. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission from the vendor. This commission comes at no additional cost to you and does not affect the price you pay.

This disclosure also applies inline wherever affiliate links or tool recommendations appear on this Site. Near any such recommendation you will see a notice such as: "We may earn a commission if you purchase through links on this site. This does not affect our recommendations."

5.2 Editorial Independence

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. We do not rank or prioritize tools based on commission rates. Our recommendations reflect our independent assessment of each tool's value and compliance coverage.

5.3 No Endorsement of Third Parties

Links to third-party tools do not constitute endorsement of those companies, their products, or their business practices. We are not responsible for the quality, pricing, availability, support, or legal compliance of any third-party tool. Any purchase you make is a transaction solely between you and the vendor.

5.4 Regulatory Compliance

This disclosure is made in compliance with the US Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), as well as equivalent disclosure requirements in the EU and other applicable jurisdictions.

6. Acceptable Use

By using this Site, you agree to:

• Use the Site only for lawful purposes
• Not submit URLs for websites you do not own or are not authorized to test
• Not attempt to reverse engineer, scrape, overload, or exploit any part of this Site or its scanning functionality
• Not misrepresent scan results as a legal compliance certification
• Not use this Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations

We reserve the right to restrict or block access to users who violate these conditions.

7. Intellectual Property

All original content on this Site - including written copy, page structure, and design - is the property of AccessibilityScanner.org. You may not reproduce, republish, or distribute any part of this Site's original content without prior written permission.

The open-source scanner engine used on this Site is subject to its own open-source license terms, which govern its use, modification, and distribution separately from this Site.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and all content, tools, and functionality are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranty of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The Site will be available at all times or free from errors
• The scanner will produce accurate, complete, or up-to-date results
• The Site is free from security vulnerabilities or malicious code
• Any third-party tool we recommend will meet your specific compliance needs

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, AccessibilityScanner.org and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use this Site
• Reliance on scan results for compliance or legal purposes
• Errors or omissions in site content
• Your use of or reliance on any third-party tool recommended on this Site
• Any legal claim, lawsuit, fine, or penalty related to web accessibility compliance

This limitation applies regardless of whether we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Third-Party Sites

This Site contains links to third-party websites. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or availability of those sites. Linking to a third-party site does not imply endorsement. We are not responsible for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of third-party sites.

11. Availability and Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of this Site at any time without notice
• Update these Terms at any time

The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent version. Continued use of the Site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Israel. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Tel Aviv, Israel.

13. Contact

For any questions about these Terms:

Email: info@accessibilityscanner.org

Website: https://accessibilityscanner.org