Website Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or browsing this website (verkh.io), you agree to be bound by these Website Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website immediately.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the website, including the free tools and resources provided.

2. Registration and Security

To use some features, you might need to create an account. You are responsible for keeping your login details safe and for everything that happens through your account. Please let us know immediately if you notice any unauthorized activity.

3. About This Website

This website is operated by Verkh, LLC. The website provides:

• Information about Verkh's DMARC monitoring and email authentication services
• Free email authentication tools (DMARC Checker, SPF Checker, DKIM Checker, BIMI tools)
• Educational resources, guides, and blog content about email security
• Company information and contact details

4. Free Tools

4.1 Nature of Tools

We offer free DNS lookup and email authentication analysis tools. These tools query publicly available DNS records and provide analysis based on industry standards.

4.2 Acceptable Use of Tools

You agree to use our free tools only for:

• Checking your own domain's email authentication configuration
• Legitimate research and educational purposes
• Evaluating Verkh's services before subscribing

You agree NOT to:

• Use automated scripts or bots to make bulk requests
• Attempt to overload, disrupt, or abuse the tools
• Use the tools for any malicious, unlawful, or harmful purpose
• Scrape or harvest data from our tools for commercial purposes
• Misrepresent tool results or use them to mislead others

4.3 Rate Limits

We may impose rate limits on free tool usage to ensure fair access for all users. Excessive use may result in temporary or permanent blocking of access. We reserve the right to monitor use of the website and tools to ensure compliance with these terms.

4.4 No Guarantee of Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, free tool results are provided for informational purposes only. Results depend on the current state of DNS records and may not reflect recent changes due to DNS caching. We do not guarantee that tool results are complete, accurate, or suitable for any particular purpose.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Content

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, guides, blog posts, and software, is the property of Verkh, LLC or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use this website for personal, non-commercial purposes pursuant to these Terms. You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content without permission
• Modify, create derivative works, or reverse engineer any part of the website
• Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without written consent
• Frame or embed our website or tools on other sites without permission

5.3 Educational Content

You may quote reasonable portions of our guides and blog posts for educational or commentary purposes, provided you attribute Verkh as the source and link back to the original content.

6. Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are under 16, please do not use our free tools or submit any personal information through this website.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us at [email protected].

7. User Conduct

When using this website, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or its systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the website's operation
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Collect personal information about other users
• Use the website to send spam or unsolicited communications
• Impersonate Verkh or misrepresent your affiliation with us
• Use the website contrary to the stated Terms

8. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

9. Privacy and Cookies

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which describe how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using this website, you consent to our data practices as described in those policies.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THIS WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, TOOLS, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY.

We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. Information provided on this website is for general informational purposes and should not be relied upon as professional advice.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VERKH, LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR FREE TOOLS. THIS INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS ($100).

12. Force Majeure

Verkh shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance caused by events beyond our reasonable control, including acts of god, internet outages, DNS issues, or third-party service failures that affect the operation of this Website.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Verkh, LLC from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of this website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

14. International Users

This website is operated from the United States. If you access the website from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with your local laws and regulations. We make no representation that content on this website is appropriate or available for use in all locations.

For users in the European Union, United Kingdom, or Australia, please note that our Privacy Policy addresses your specific data protection rights under applicable laws including the GDPR, UK GDPR, and Australian Privacy Act.

15. Export Compliance

You confirm that you are not located in a country subject to U.S. government embargoes and are not listed on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties. You agree to comply with all applicable export control laws and will not use this website for any purpose prohibited by these laws.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in California for resolution of any disputes.

17. Dispute Resolution / Arbitration

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good faith discussions and negotiations. If this is unsuccessful the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration in San Diego, California, rather than in court. This agreement excludes individual actions in small claims court or petitions for injunctive relief to protect intellectual property rights.

You and Verkh agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You hereby waive your right to a jury trial.

18. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

19. Severability

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

20. Termination and Suspension

Verkh may terminate or suspend your access to the website, tools, or any feature at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these terms, suspicious activity, or to protect the site's integrity. Upon termination, your right to use the site and tools ceases immediately.

21. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Verkh, LLC regarding your use of this website and supersede any prior agreements.

22. Contact Us

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