Terms of Service

Effective Date: October 15, 2025

Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Welcome to DNSDeck! These Terms of Service ("Terms," "Agreement," or "TOS") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you," "your," or "User") and Praveen Thirumurugan ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") governing your access to and use of the DNSDeck mobile application and related services (collectively, the "App," "Service," or "Services").

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE APP. BY DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, ACCESSING, OR USING DNSDeck, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND OUR PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE APP.

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1 Binding Agreement

By downloading, installing, accessing, or using DNSDeck, you:

Agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy
Represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement
Acknowledge that this Agreement may be modified as described in Section 17
Consent to receive communications from us electronically

1.2 Additional Terms

Certain features or services may be subject to additional terms and conditions, which will be presented to you when you access those features. Those additional terms are incorporated into these Terms by reference.

1.3 Agreement to Terms

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease using the App and delete it from your device.

2. Eligibility and Account Registration

2.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use this App. By using the App, you represent and warrant that:

You are at least 13 years of age
You have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement
You are not barred from using the App under applicable law
If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you have obtained parental or guardian consent

2.2 Geographic Restrictions

The App may not be available in all countries or regions. We reserve the right to limit the availability of the App or any feature, product, or service to any person, geographic area, or jurisdiction at our sole discretion.

2.3 Prohibited Users

You may not use the App if:

You are under 13 years of age
You have been previously suspended or banned from the App
You are legally prohibited from receiving or using the Services
Your use would violate any applicable law or regulation

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

You may need to create an account to access certain features of the App. When creating an account, you agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information about yourself
Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate and complete
Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials (username and password)
Not share your account credentials with others or allow others to access your account
Notify us immediately at mail@praveent.com of any unauthorized access or security breach
Accept full responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
Not create an account using a false identity or impersonating another person
Not create multiple accounts or circumvent account restrictions

3.2 Account Security

You are solely responsible for safeguarding your account credentials. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain account security. You should:

Use a strong, unique password
Enable two-factor authentication if available
Log out of your account when using shared devices
Monitor your account for suspicious activity

3.3 Account Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

Using the account deletion feature within the App settings
Contacting us at mail@praveent.com
Following the account termination procedure described on our website

Upon termination, you will lose access to your account and any associated content or data. We are not obligated to retain your data after account termination, except as required by law.

3.4 Account Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend, disable, or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for any reason or no reason, including if:

You violate these Terms or any applicable law
Your account has been inactive for an extended period
Your actions may cause harm to us, other users, or third parties
We are required to do so by law or legal process
We cease providing the App or specific features
We determine, in our sole discretion, that termination is necessary

3.5 Effects of Termination

Upon termination of your account:

Your right to use the App immediately ceases
We may delete your account data, User Content, and other information
You will lose access to any purchased or subscribed features (subject to applicable refund policies)
Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will continue to apply
We are not liable to you or any third party for termination of your account or access

4. Your Data and DNS Provider Credentials

4.1 DNS Provider Credentials

To use DNSDeck, you may provide authentication tokens or API keys for third-party DNS providers (such as Cloudflare, Amazon Route 53, Vercel, and Google Cloud DNS). These credentials are stored locally on your device and are used solely to interact with your DNS provider accounts on your behalf.

4.2 Ownership

You retain full ownership of your DNS provider credentials and DNS record configurations. We do not access, collect, or store your credentials on our servers.

4.3 Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

The security of your DNS provider credentials
Ensuring your credentials have appropriate permission scoping
Any changes made to DNS records through the App
Backing up your DNS configurations

4.4 Feedback and Suggestions

If you provide us with any feedback, suggestions, ideas, or other information regarding the App ("Feedback"), you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, incorporate, and exploit such Feedback for any purpose without compensation or attribution to you.

5. Acceptable Use and Restrictions

5.1 Permitted Use

The App is provided for your personal, non-commercial use (unless you have a separate commercial license agreement with us). You may use the App only:

In compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations
For its intended purpose as a mobile application
In a manner that does not harm or exploit minors
Without interfering with others' use and enjoyment of the App

5.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

Security and System Integrity:

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the App, user accounts, servers, networks, or systems
Probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of any system or network
Breach or circumvent any security or authentication measures
Access or search the App by any means other than our publicly supported interfaces
Scrape, data mine, or use automated systems (bots, spiders, crawlers) without permission
Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code from the App
Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the App
Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary rights notices

Misuse and Abuse:

Use the App for any illegal, unauthorized, or inappropriate purpose
Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Engage in any fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading practices
Harass, abuse, threaten, stalk, or harm another person
Transmit any viruses, malware, worms, trojan horses, or other harmful code
Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the App, servers, or networks
Attempt to manipulate or abuse any rating, ranking, or review system

Commercial Misuse:

Use the App for any commercial purpose without our express written consent
Resell, rent, lease, or sublicense access to the App
Frame or mirror any part of the App without our prior written authorization
Use the App to compete with us or for any revenue-generating endeavor without permission

Data and Privacy Violations:

Collect, harvest, or compile information about other users without their consent
Violate the privacy rights of others
Upload or transmit any personally identifiable information of minors
Share or disclose others' personal information without authorization

Additional Restrictions:

Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
Use automated systems to scrape or data mine
Resell or redistribute the App or its content

5.3 Enforcement

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who violates these restrictions, including:

Removing or disabling User Content
Terminating or suspending user accounts
Reporting violations to law enforcement authorities
Taking legal action to recover damages and costs

5.4 Reporting Violations

If you become aware of any violations of these Terms, please report them to mail@praveent.com.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Ownership

The App and all its content, features, and functionality (excluding User Content), including but not limited to:

Text, graphics, logos, images, icons, photographs, videos, and audio
Software, code, algorithms, and architecture
User interface, design, and "look and feel"
Trademarks, service marks, trade names, and brand identities
Copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and other intellectual property

are owned by Praveen Thirumurugan, its licensors, or other content providers, and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

6.2 Limited License to You

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to:

Download, install, and use the App on your personal devices
Access and use the App for your personal, non-commercial purposes

This license does not include any right to:

Resell or make commercial use of the App or its content
Collect or use any product listings, descriptions, or prices
Make derivative uses of the App or its content
Download or copy account information for the benefit of another party
Use data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools

6.3 Trademarks

DNSDeck, Praveen Thirumurugan, our logos, and any other trademarks, service marks, graphics, and logos used in connection with the App are trademarks or registered trademarks of Praveen Thirumurugan. Other trademarks, service marks, graphics, and logos used in connection with the App may be the trademarks of third parties. You may not use our trademarks or trade dress without our prior written permission.

6.4 Copyright Infringement (DMCA)

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on the App infringes your copyright, please notify us at mail@praveent.com with the following information:

A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
Identification of the allegedly infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to locate it
Your contact information (address, telephone number, email)
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

We have a policy of terminating the accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.

6.5 Counter-Notice

If you believe that content you posted was wrongly removed due to a copyright claim, you may file a counter-notice with the information required under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

7. Purchases and Pricing

7.1 One-Time Purchase

DNSDeck is available as a one-time purchase through the Apple App Store. By purchasing the App, you agree to pay the applicable fee as displayed on the App Store at the time of purchase.

7.2 Pricing

All fees are in USD unless otherwise stated
Prices are subject to change for future purchasers
Taxes may be added to the purchase price where applicable

7.3 Payment Processing

Payments are processed exclusively through the Apple App Store
Payment processing is subject to Apple's terms and privacy policies
We do not directly collect or store your payment information

7.4 Refunds

Refund requests are subject to Apple's refund policy
For detailed refund information, see our Refund Policy

7.5 No Refund for Violation

If your access is terminated for violating these Terms, you will not be entitled to any refund.

8. Third-Party Services and Links

8.1 Third-Party Integrations

The App integrates with third-party DNS providers and services ("Third-Party Services"), including but not limited to:

DNS providers (Cloudflare, Amazon Route 53, Vercel, Google Cloud DNS)
The Apple App Store (for purchases and distribution)
Authentication services provided by DNS providers

8.2 No Endorsement

We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for any Third-Party Services. Your use of Third-Party Services is governed by their own terms of service and privacy policies. We encourage you to read those terms and policies.

8.3 Third-Party Content

We are not responsible for:

The availability, accuracy, or content of Third-Party Services
Any products, services, or content available through Third-Party Services
The practices or policies of third parties
Your interactions or transactions with third parties

8.4 Disclaimer of Liability

Any dealings you have with third parties through or in connection with the App are solely between you and the third party. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of Third-Party Services or your reliance on third-party content.

9. Disclaimers and "AS IS" Provision

9.1 General Disclaimer

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE APP AND ALL CONTENT, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE APP ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

9.2 No Warranties

Praveen Thirumurugan DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT
IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE
WARRANTIES THAT THE APP WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE
WARRANTIES THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED
WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT

9.3 No Guarantee of Availability

We do not guarantee that:

The App will be available at all times or without interruption
The App will be free from viruses, malware, or other harmful components
The results obtained from using the App will be accurate or reliable
Any errors or defects in the App will be corrected

9.4 Use at Your Own Risk

You acknowledge that your use of the App is at your sole risk. You are responsible for any damage to your device, loss of data, or other harm resulting from your use of the App.

9.5 No Professional Advice

The App is a DNS management tool and does not provide professional network administration, legal, or security advice. Any information provided through the App is for general informational purposes only.

9.6 User Content Disclaimer

We do not endorse, support, represent, or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of any User Content. You acknowledge that by using the App, you may be exposed to User Content that is offensive, harmful, inaccurate, or otherwise inappropriate.

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, Praveen Thirumurugan, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS (COLLECTIVELY, THE "Praveen Thirumurugan PARTIES") SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY:

INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, GOODWILL, USE, OR DATA
DAMAGES ARISING FROM BUSINESS INTERRUPTION
PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES
LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA OR CONTENT
UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA
STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE APP
ANY OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES

ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO:

Your use or inability to use the App
Any conduct or content of any user or third party on the App
Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
These Terms or the App

EVEN IF Praveen Thirumurugan HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

10.2 Cap on Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF THE Praveen Thirumurugan PARTIES FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE APP SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

The amount you paid to Praveen Thirumurugan in the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the claim; OR
$100

10.3 Basis of the Bargain

You acknowledge and agree that these limitations of liability are fundamental elements of the agreement between you and Praveen Thirumurugan, and that Praveen Thirumurugan would not provide the App absent these limitations.

10.4 Applicable Law

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

11. Indemnification

11.1 Your Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Praveen Thirumurugan Parties from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, and fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising from or relating to:

Your use or misuse of the App
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right
Your User Content or any content you submit, post, or transmit through the App
Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity
Your negligence or willful misconduct
Any third-party claim arising from your use of the App

11.2 Defense of Claims

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses. You will not settle any claim without our prior written consent.

11.3 Notification

You agree to promptly notify us of any third-party claims subject to indemnification under this section.

12. Force Majeure

Praveen Thirumurugan will not be liable for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations under these Terms due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:

Acts of God, natural disasters, epidemics, or pandemics
War, terrorism, riots, or civil unrest
Government actions, laws, or regulations
Strikes, labor disputes, or shortages
Failures of third-party service providers, internet, or telecommunications infrastructure
Cyberattacks, hacking, or security breaches
Power outages or equipment failures

During any such period, Praveen Thirumurugan's obligations will be suspended, and we will not be liable for any resulting delays or failures.

13. Modifications to the App and Services

13.1 Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify, update, suspend, or discontinue the App or any features, content, or services at any time, temporarily or permanently, with or without notice, for any reason including but not limited to:

Maintenance, updates, or improvements
Technical, security, or legal requirements
Changes in business strategy
Discontinuation of products or services

13.2 No Liability

We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the App or any features, and you will not be entitled to any refund or compensation except as expressly provided in our Refund Policy or as required by law.

13.3 Continued Use

Your continued use of the App after any modifications constitutes acceptance of those modifications.

14. Changes to Terms

14.1 Modifications

We may update, modify, or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Material changes will be notified to you by:

Posting the updated Terms on this page with a new "Effective Date"
Sending an email notification to your registered email address
Displaying an in-app notification
Other reasonable means of notice

14.2 Review Responsibility

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. We will indicate the date of the most recent update at the top of these Terms.

14.3 Acceptance of Changes

Your continued use of the App after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the App and delete your account.

14.4 Material Changes

For material changes that significantly affect your rights, we may require your affirmative consent before the changes take effect.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the App shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

15.2 Jurisdiction

Subject to the arbitration provision below, you agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in State of Delaware for the purpose of litigating any disputes.

15.3 International Use

The App is controlled and operated from the United States. We make no representations that the App is appropriate or available for use in other locations. If you access the App from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

16. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

16.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a formal claim, you agree to contact us at mail@praveent.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiations for at least thirty (30) days.

16.2 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution is unsuccessful, you agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the App shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, rather than in court.

Arbitration Terms:

The arbitration will be conducted in State of Delaware
The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding
Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction
Each party will bear its own costs and attorneys' fees unless the arbitrator awards them
The arbitration will be confidential

16.3 Exceptions to Arbitration

Either party may bring a claim in small claims court if it qualifies. Additionally, either party may seek equitable relief in court for infringement or misuse of intellectual property rights.

16.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE TO RESOLVE DISPUTES WITH US ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS PART OF ANY CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

16.5 Opt-Out Right

You may opt out of the arbitration provision by sending written notice to mail@praveent.com within thirty (30) days of first accepting these Terms. Your notice must include your name, address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of the arbitration provision.

16.6 Survival

This arbitration provision will survive termination of these Terms and your use of the App.

17. Severability and Waiver

17.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

17.2 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver of any term will be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

18. Assignment

18.1 Our Right to Assign

We may assign, transfer, or delegate our rights and obligations under these Terms, in whole or in part, at any time without notice to you, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets.

18.2 Your Restrictions

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms or your rights and obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. Any attempted assignment in violation of this section will be void.

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, and any other legal notices or agreements published by us on the App, constitute the entire agreement between you and Praveen Thirumurugan regarding the App and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and Praveen Thirumurugan.

20. Interpretation

20.1 Section Headings

The section headings in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

20.2 Language

These Terms may be translated into other languages for your convenience. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict, the English version shall prevail.

20.3 Definitions

"Including" means "including but not limited to"
Singular terms include the plural and vice versa
References to "writing" include electronic communications

21. U.S. Government Rights

If you are a U.S. government entity, the App is a "commercial item" as defined at 48 C.F.R. §2.101, and the App is licensed to you with only those rights as are granted to all other end users pursuant to these Terms.

22. Export Control

You agree to comply with all applicable export and re-export control laws and regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. You represent and warrant that you are not located in a country subject to U.S. government embargo and that you are not on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

23. California Residents

If you are a California resident, under California Civil Code Section 1789.3, you may contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs:

In writing: 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, CA 95834
By phone: (916) 445-1254 or (800) 952-5210

24. Survival

The following sections will survive termination of these Terms and your use of the App: User Content (license grants), Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Governing Law, Dispute Resolution and Arbitration, and any other sections that by their nature should survive.

25. No Partnership

Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, joint venture, agency, franchise, sales representative, or employment relationship between you and Praveen Thirumurugan. You have no authority to bind Praveen Thirumurugan or create any obligations on our behalf.

26. Electronic Communications

By using the App, you consent to receive electronic communications from us, including emails, push notifications, text messages, and notices posted on the App. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

27. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

Praveen Thirumurugan

Email: mail@praveent.com

Address: 1522 Western Ave Ste 24152, Seattle, Washington 98101-1522, United States

Website: https://www.dnsdeck.dev

Support: https://www.dnsdeck.dev

For legal notices, please send correspondence to:

Legal Department, Praveen Thirumurugan

1522 Western Ave Ste 24152, Seattle, Washington 98101-1522, United States

Acknowledgment and Acceptance

BY USING DNSDeck, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT USE THE APP.

Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Version: 2.0