Terms of Service
Is This QR Safe™ is operated by Paulosec LLC (“Paulosec,” “we,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the App. By using the App, you are contracting with Paulosec LLC and agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
Account Required
Scanning QR codes through Is This QR Safe requires an account. You must sign in before submitting any QR code for analysis. Anonymous or public scanning is not offered.
Use of Services
The App allows authenticated users to scan or upload QR codes to extract and analyze the information contained within. The URLs extracted from the QR codes are submitted to third-party scanning engines, including VirusTotal, for further analysis.
User Responsibilities
You are responsible for ensuring that the QR codes you upload do not contain any sensitive, illegal, or harmful content. You agree not to misuse the services. Prohibited conduct includes unlawful activity, fraud or spam, infringement of intellectual-property rights, distributing malware, probing or scraping the service, and attempting to bypass or interfere with its security or availability.
Paid CTF Packages and Paddle
Paid CTF packages are one-time purchases, not subscriptions. Paddle is the merchant of record for these purchases and handles payment, tax, receipts, and refunds. Paddle's buyer terms apply to the transaction. Our Refund and Cancellation Policy explains how to request a refund.
Intellectual Property
Paulosec LLC retains ownership of the service and its software, documentation, design, and branding. These Terms do not transfer any ownership rights to you.
Service Availability
The service is provided on an as-available basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or permanently available operation.
Data Collection and Storage
When you create an account, we collect your email address and your first and last name through our identity provider, Clerk, so we can authenticate you, associate scans with your account, and contact you about your account if needed.
While using the services, additional data is collected, including your IP address, browser details, location (if available), and the information extracted from the QR codes. This data is used solely to provide and improve the services. The images of QR codes you upload are not stored, and any collected information is not disclosed or sold to third parties.
Third-Party Services
The website interacts with third-party services, such as VirusTotal, to analyze the URLs extracted from QR codes. By using the services, you agree to the terms and conditions of these third-party providers.
The App uses Fathom Analytics, a privacy-focused, cookieless analytics service, to understand how this App is used. Fathom Analytics does not use cookies, does not track personal data, and is fully GDPR compliant. For more information, see Fathom Analytics' Privacy Policy.
Limitation of Liability
Is This QR Safe is not responsible for any damages resulting from your use of the services, including but not limited to any loss of data, damage to your computer systems, or harm resulting from accessing sites through analyzed QR codes.
Modifications
Is This QR Safe reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the services constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
Termination
Is This QR Safe reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access for material breach, non-payment, security or fraud risk, or repeated or serious violations of these Terms.
Contact
Questions about these Terms can be sent through our contact page.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas and the laws of the United States of America. Any legal actions arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state and federal courts located in Travis County, Texas, USA.