Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Threat-Op ("the Software," "the Service"), including the desktop application, screensaver, website, and API, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Software.

2. Description of Service

Threat-Op is a cybersecurity application that provides:

• A desktop malware scanner powered by ClamAV
• A functional security screensaver that scans during computer idle time
• A web-based file scanning service
• A developer API for integrating scanning into third-party applications
• Live global threat intelligence display via AlienVault OTX

3. No Warranty — Software Provided "As Is"

THREAT-OP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the Software will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties that the Software will detect all malware or threats
• Warranties regarding the accuracy of threat intelligence data

No antivirus or security software can guarantee 100% detection of all threats. Threat-Op is one layer of defense and should not be your only security measure.

4. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THREAT-OP, ITS CREATOR, OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of data or profits
• Business interruption
• Computer damage or system failure
• Malware infection or data breach despite use of Threat-Op
• Any damages resulting from reliance on the Software

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from use of the Software shall not exceed the amount you paid for the Software in the 12 months preceding the claim (or $0 for free users).

5. ClamAV Third-Party Engine

Threat-Op uses ClamAV as its scanning engine. ClamAV is an open source project maintained by Cisco/Talos. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of ClamAV's virus definitions. ClamAV's own license terms apply to that component.

6. AlienVault OTX Threat Intelligence

Global threat intelligence data is sourced from AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX). This data is provided for informational purposes only. We make no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of OTX data. AlienVault's own terms apply to their service.

7. File Scanning Service

When you upload a file for scanning via threatop.io:

• Files are scanned and deleted immediately after scanning — we do not retain your files
• Do not upload files containing personal, confidential, or sensitive information
• Maximum file size: 50MB per scan
• You may not upload illegal content of any kind
• We reserve the right to report files containing CSAM or terrorist content to authorities

8. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use Threat-Op to:

• Scan systems you do not own or have explicit permission to scan
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or exploit the Software
• Abuse the API in ways that harm other users or our infrastructure
• Use the Service for any illegal purpose
• Resell or sublicense access to the API without authorization

9. Quarantine Feature

The quarantine feature moves files to a locked folder. While we take care to implement this safely, we are not responsible for any data loss resulting from quarantine operations. Always maintain backups of important files. If a file is incorrectly identified as a threat (false positive), you can restore it from the quarantine folder.

10. Open Source License

The Threat-Op source code is released under the MIT License. Commercial use may require a separate commercial license. See the LICENSE file in the GitHub repository for details.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Software after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the United States.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us through the GitHub repository at github.com/pscstahl-dev/threatop.