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Terms of Service

Last updated: September 2, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the HIPAA Website Security Checker (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these terms, you are not authorized to use or access this Service.

Description of Service

The HIPAA Website Security Checker is a free, basic security scanning tool that performs surface-level analysis of websites for common HIPAA compliance issues. The Service is provided by HIPAA Certify to help healthcare organizations identify potential security vulnerabilities.

Service Limitations

  • Surface-Level Scanning Only: This tool performs basic technical checks and does not constitute a comprehensive HIPAA compliance audit
  • Educational Purpose: Results are for informational purposes and identification of potential issues
  • Not Legal Advice: This tool does not provide legal or compliance advice
  • No Certification: This scan does not certify HIPAA compliance

User Responsibilities

Authorized Use

  • You may only scan websites you own or have explicit permission to test
  • You agree not to use this Service to scan websites without proper authorization
  • You will not attempt to circumvent rate limiting or security measures
  • You will not use the Service for malicious purposes

Accurate Information

  • You agree to provide accurate website URLs and email addresses
  • You are responsible for the accuracy of information you submit
  • You understand that scan results depend on the accessibility of your website

Disclaimer of Warranties

IMPORTANT: This Service is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We specifically disclaim:

  • Completeness: We do not guarantee that our scan identifies all security issues
  • Accuracy: Scan results may contain false positives or miss certain vulnerabilities
  • Compliance Guarantee: Passing our scan does not guarantee HIPAA compliance
  • Availability: We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • HIPAA Certify shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Service (which is $0 for the free scanner)
  • We are not responsible for compliance failures, security breaches, or regulatory penalties
  • You acknowledge that professional HIPAA compliance assessment requires comprehensive auditing beyond this basic scan

Professional Services Recommendation

This free scanner is designed to help identify potential issues, but comprehensive HIPAA compliance requires professional assessment. We strongly recommend:

  • Professional HIPAA compliance auditing
  • Expert consultation for compliance strategy
  • Regular security assessments by qualified professionals
  • Legal review of compliance policies and procedures

Data and Privacy

Your use of this Service is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. Key points:

  • We do not store your personal data in databases
  • Scan data is processed temporarily and deleted immediately
  • Email addresses are used only for report delivery
  • All data is handled in accordance with privacy best practices

Intellectual Property

  • The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by HIPAA Certify
  • You retain ownership of your website content and data
  • You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute our scanning methodology
  • Reports generated are for your internal use only

Service Availability

  • We strive to maintain Service availability but do not guarantee uptime
  • We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time
  • Maintenance and updates may cause temporary unavailability
  • Rate limiting may restrict usage to ensure fair access

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service:

  • To scan websites you do not own or lack permission to test
  • For any unlawful purpose or to solicit unlawful activity
  • To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations or laws
  • To transmit malicious code or attempt to gain unauthorized access
  • To interfere with or circumvent security features of the Service
  • To overload our systems through excessive requests

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms. Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
  • Any temporary data is deleted according to our standard practices
  • These Terms remain in effect regarding prior use

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Governing Law

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

Severability

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

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service:

Acknowledgment

By using this Service, you acknowledge that:

  • You have read and understood these Terms of Service
  • You understand this is a basic scanning tool, not comprehensive compliance assessment
  • Professional HIPAA compliance requires expert consultation
  • You agree to use the Service responsibly and legally