Terms of Service

Last updated: January 20, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using WhoIsThatIP.com ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

Description of Service

WhoIsThatIP.com provides free network diagnostic and educational tools, including:

  • IP address geolocation lookup
  • Reverse DNS lookup
  • DNS records query
  • Educational content about networking concepts

These tools are provided for informational and educational purposes.

Acceptable Use Policy

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

  • Use the Service to facilitate illegal activities
  • Attempt to circumvent rate limits or access controls
  • Automate access without permission (bots, scrapers)
  • Overload the Service with excessive requests
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Use the Service to harass, stalk, or harm others
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

Rate Limiting

To ensure fair access for all users, we implement rate limiting:

  • Requests are limited to prevent abuse
  • Excessive requests may result in temporary blocks
  • Rate limits may change without notice

Rate limits are in place to ensure fair access for all users.

Accuracy Disclaimer

Important: The information provided by our tools is for reference only and may not be completely accurate.

Specifically:

  • IP Geolocation: Location data is approximate and may be inaccurate, especially for mobile or VPN users
  • Network Information: ISP and organization data comes from third-party sources and may be outdated
  • DNS Records: Results reflect current DNS configuration, which can change at any time

Do not rely on this information for critical decisions, legal matters, or security purposes without verification from authoritative sources.

No Warranty

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy or reliability of information
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, WhoIsThatIP.com and its operators shall not be liable for any:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages arising from use or inability to use the Service
  • Damages arising from reliance on information provided

Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, code, and content, is owned by WhoIsThatIP.com. You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute our code without permission
  • Use our branding or trademarks without authorization
  • Frame or embed our Service on other websites without permission

Educational content may be referenced with proper attribution and a link to the original page.

Third-Party Services

Our Service relies on third-party data providers. We are not responsible for:

  • Accuracy of data from third-party APIs
  • Availability of third-party services
  • Changes to third-party terms or pricing

Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
  • Change features, rate limits, or availability
  • Update these Terms of Service

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

Governing Law

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

Key Points
  • Use the Service for lawful purposes only
  • Respect rate limits
  • Information is approximate, not guaranteed accurate
  • Service provided "as is" without warranty
  • Terms may change; continued use means acceptance