Terms & Conditions

Last updated: April 7, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using AuditWave ("the Service"), available at auditwave.dev, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

AuditWave is a free website audit tool that provides accessibility, performance, and SEO analysis. The Service uses automated tools including Playwright, axe-core, and Lighthouse to scan websites you submit and generates reports based on the scan results.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You must not:

  • Submit URLs of websites you do not own or have authorization to scan
  • Use the Service to perform denial-of-service attacks or overload target servers
  • Attempt to access, tamper with, or exploit the Service's infrastructure
  • Use automated scripts or bots to submit bulk scan requests
  • Use the Service to collect, store, or process personal data of third parties without their consent
  • Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
  • Resell, redistribute, or commercially exploit the Service without prior written consent

4. Scanning & Reports

When you submit a URL, AuditWave will load the target webpage using automated browsers and perform various audits. You acknowledge that:

  • Scan results are provided on an "as-is" basis and may not be 100% accurate
  • Results may vary depending on network conditions, server response times, and dynamic content
  • AuditWave is not responsible for any impact on target websites during scanning
  • Generated reports and PDF exports are for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional advice

5. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, code, logos, and content, is owned by AuditWave and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any part of the Service without prior written consent.

Reports generated by the Service for websites you own are yours to use freely, including for commercial purposes such as client reporting.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that: (a) the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, or error-free; (b) scan results will be accurate or complete; (c) any defects will be corrected.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AUDITWAVE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM: (A) YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE; (B) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS; (C) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF THE SERVICE; (D) ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES IN SCAN RESULTS.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AuditWave and its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

9. Service Availability

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

10. Rate Limiting

To ensure fair usage, we may impose rate limits on the number of scans you can perform within a given time period. Excessive or abusive use may result in temporary or permanent restriction of access.

11. Third-Party Content

The Service may display or analyze content from third-party websites. We do not endorse, verify, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services accessed through or analyzed by the Service.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation, and if unresolved, through binding arbitration.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. 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 so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at legal@auditwave.dev.