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Terms of Service

Last updated: August 6, 2026 | Company: DarkLens | Website: darklens.dev

Table of Contents

  1. Acceptance of Terms
  2. Description of Service
  3. User Accounts
  4. Free and Paid Plans
  5. Payment Terms
  6. Refunds
  7. Intellectual Property
  8. Disclaimer of Warranties
  9. Limitation of Liability
  10. NOT Legal Advice
  11. Acceptable Use
  12. DMCA Policy
  13. EU Right of Withdrawal
  14. Termination
  15. Changes to Terms
  16. Governing Law
  17. Contact Information

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using DarkLens ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use the Service. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and DarkLens.

2. Description of Service

DarkLens is an automated, AI-powered dark pattern compliance scanner. We analyze websites and digital interfaces to identify potential dark patterns, deceptive design practices, and potential compliance issues related to consumer protection regulations.

3. User Accounts

You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

4. Free and Paid Plans

DarkLens offers five service tiers:

  • Free ($0): Basic, limited-depth scans of public URLs.
  • Quick Scan ($9 / ₹499): One-time comprehensive scan of a single URL or user flow.
  • Full Audit ($39 / ₹1,999): Deep, site-wide analysis with exportable reports.
  • Guardian ($29/mo / ₹999/mo): Recurring automated monitoring for single domains.
  • Agency ($79/mo / ₹3,999/mo): Multi-domain monitoring, API access, and white-labeled reports.

5. Payment Terms

Payments are processed securely via our partners. International transactions are handled by Paddle, and India-based transactions are handled by Razorpay. Subscriptions bill in advance on a recurring schedule. You may cancel recurring subscriptions at any time through your account settings.

6. Refunds

Please review our separate Refund Policy for detailed information regarding one-time purchases and subscription refunds.

6.1 EU Right of Withdrawal

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the UK: By purchasing a digital product or service (such as a one-time scan or a subscription) from DarkLens, you expressly consent to the immediate provision of the service and acknowledge that you thereby lose your 14-day right of withdrawal once performance of the service has begun.

7. Intellectual Property

DarkLens retains all rights, title, and interest in and to the Service, including all algorithms, software, designs, and proprietary models. You retain all rights to the data you submit to the Service. By submitting data for scanning, you grant us a limited license to process it for the purpose of providing the Service.

8. Disclaimer of 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. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT A "CLEAN" SCAN MEANS YOUR SITE IS FULLY COMPLIANT WITH APPLICABLE LAWS.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DARKLENS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY FINES OR PENALTIES INCURRED FROM REGULATORY BODIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

10. NOT Legal Advice

DarkLens provides informational analysis based on automated AI review. Our reports do NOT constitute legal advice. We are not a law firm. You must consult with qualified legal counsel regarding your compliance with consumer protection and privacy laws.

11. Acceptable Use

You agree not to misuse the Service. This includes, but is not limited to, unauthorized scraping, attempting to circumvent rate limits, or using the Service to harass or defame others. Please see our Acceptable Use Policy for full details.

12. DMCA Policy

DarkLens respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed by content accessible on our Service, you may submit a takedown request to our designated agent at legal@darklens.dev containing all information required by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512).

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

14. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by updating the date at the top of this page and/or sending an email to the address associated with your account.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India. This governing law applies regardless of where the user is located.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at legal@darklens.dev.