Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using ProbeShield ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not install or use the App.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ProbeShield ("we", "us", or "our").

Description of Service

ProbeShield is a network security auditing application for Android devices. The App provides the following functionality:

• Discovery of devices connected to a local WiFi network
• Port scanning and service detection on discovered devices
• Risk assessment and vulnerability identification
• Router and WiFi security checks, including attempting common default logins on devices on your own network, and detection of rogue access points and rogue DHCP servers
• An internet exposure check, which asks our server whether ports you have open are reachable from the internet (see the Privacy Policy for exactly what is sent)
• Network tools (ping, DNS lookup, traceroute, speed test)
• Security audit report generation (PDF export is a Pro feature)
• Guided remediation recommendations

ProbeShield is free to download and use. Some features, currently PDF report export, are part of an optional ProbeShield Pro subscription.

Subscriptions and payments. Pro is purchased through Google Play, which handles billing, renewal, and cancellation under Google's own terms; we never see or store your payment details. A subscription renews automatically until you cancel it in Google Play (Play Store → Payments & subscriptions), and cancelling stops future charges but does not refund the current period unless Google Play's refund policy or applicable law provides otherwise. Pro status is tied to your Google Play account and is checked with Google Play; it is not transferred by device backup. We may change Pro's features or price going forward, and will not charge you a changed price without the notice Google Play requires.

Our server. Some features (the public vulnerability catalogs, the internet exposure check, and the public IP display) depend on our own server and may be unavailable or return no result at times; the core on device scanning does not depend on it.

Permitted Use

ProbeShield may only be used on networks and devices for which you have explicit authorization. Permitted uses include:

• Scanning your own personal home WiFi network
• Scanning your own business or office network
• Scanning a client's network with explicit written authorization from the network owner
• Scanning a test or lab network you own or control
• Security research on networks you own or have signed permission to test

Prohibited Use

You may not use ProbeShield to:

• Scan any network you do not own or have explicit written permission to audit
• Scan networks in public places (coffee shops, hotels, airports) without owner authorization
• Conduct unauthorized penetration testing on any organization
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to devices discovered during scanning
• Use discovered vulnerability information to exploit or attack devices
• Circumvent security measures on devices or networks you do not own
• Use the App for any illegal purpose under applicable local, national, or international law
• Resell, redistribute, or sublicense the App without written permission
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the App

Violation of these prohibited use terms may result in immediate termination of your access to ProbeShield and may be reported to relevant law enforcement authorities.

User Responsibilities

As a user of ProbeShield, you are solely responsible for:

• Ensuring you have proper authorization before scanning any network
• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction
• Any consequences arising from your use or misuse of the App
• Keeping your account credentials and app lock PIN secure
• Maintaining the security of any exported scan reports
• Notifying us promptly of any unauthorized use of your account

Intellectual Property

ProbeShield, including its name, logo, design, code, and all associated content, is the exclusive intellectual property of ProbeShield. All rights are reserved.

You are granted a limited, nonexclusive, nontransferable, revocable license to use the App for its intended purpose in accordance with these Terms. No ownership rights are transferred to you.

• You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute the App or its content
• You may not create derivative works based on the App
• You may not use the ProbeShield name or logo without written permission

Disclaimer of Warranties

ProbeShield is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

• We do not warrant that the App will be free of errors, uninterrupted, or completely secure.
• Scan results are provided for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of vulnerability detection.
• ProbeShield may not detect all vulnerabilities present on a network. The absence of findings does not guarantee a network is secure.
• We are not responsible for decisions made based on scan results.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, ProbeShield and its developer shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use or inability to use the App
• Any unauthorized use of the App by you or a third party
• Any decisions made based on scan results or vulnerability findings
• Any security breach or network compromise on networks you scan
• Any legal consequences arising from unauthorized scanning activities

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall not exceed the amount you paid for the App in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ProbeShield, its developer, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the App
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Unauthorized network scanning activities conducted using the App
• Any third party claims arising from your use of the App

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to ProbeShield at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

You may terminate your use of the App at any time by uninstalling it. Upon uninstallation, all locally stored data will be permanently deleted from your device.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify you of material changes via an in app notification. The updated Terms will be effective immediately upon posting to probeshield.com/terms.

Continued use of ProbeShield after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the App.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in India.

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

Contact Us

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