Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using RankMonitor, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

Description of Service

RankMonitor provides a free SEO audit tool that analyses websites for search engine optimization factors. Our service includes:

• Technical SEO analysis
• Performance metrics and Core Web Vitals
• Content and metadata evaluation
• Security and HTTPS checks
• Mobile responsiveness testing
• Detailed audit reports

Use of Service

Acceptable Use

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

• Use the service to analyse websites you do not own or have permission to audit
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the service
• Use automated systems or software to extract data from the service
• Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the service

Rate Limits

To ensure fair use and service availability for all users, we may impose rate limits on the number of audits you can run within a specific timeframe. Excessive use may result in temporary or permanent restrictions.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content, features, and functionality of RankMonitor, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, and software, are the property of RankMonitor and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use RankMonitor for your personal or business use, subject to these Terms of Service.

Audit Reports

You retain ownership of any audit reports generated through our service. You may download, save, and share these reports as needed for your business purposes.

Disclaimer of Warranties

RankMonitor is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of audit results
• The availability or uninterrupted operation of the service
• The fitness of the service for any particular purpose
• That the service will be error-free or secure

SEO Recommendations

The SEO recommendations and audit results provided by RankMonitor are for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee:

• Improved search engine rankings
• Increased website traffic
• Specific business outcomes
• Compliance with all search engine guidelines

You are responsible for evaluating and implementing any recommendations at your own discretion and risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, RankMonitor and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits or revenue
• Loss of data or business opportunities
• Business interruption
• Costs of obtaining substitute services

Our total liability for any claim arising from your use of the service shall not exceed £100 (one hundred pounds sterling).

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless RankMonitor and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

Third-Party Services

RankMonitor may integrate with or rely on third-party services, including:

• Google PageSpeed Insights
• Google Analytics
• Other SEO and performance tools

We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or functionality of these third-party services. Their use is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

Data and Privacy

Your use of RankMonitor is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time
• Change features, functionality, or pricing
• Impose limits on certain features or restrict access

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes, but we are not obligated to do so.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to RankMonitor at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe:

• Violates these Terms of Service
• Is harmful to other users, us, or third parties
• Violates applicable laws or regulations

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of RankMonitor shall be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiation between the parties
2. Mediation, if negotiation fails
3. The courts of England and Wales, if mediation is unsuccessful

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and RankMonitor regarding your use of the service.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated terms on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us.

Acknowledgment

By using RankMonitor, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.