Terms of Service

Last updated: October 21, 2026

1. Scope and Acceptance

These Terms govern use of Brand Media, Inc.'s IPLocation.net websites, related tools, hosted applications, APIs, and IP Lookup and Tools for iOS and Android (the Services). By using the Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use them. Our Privacy Policy explains information handling. Specific written service agreements or purchase terms apply to their subject matter where they conflict with these general Terms.

You must have legal capacity to agree, or use the Services with appropriate parent or guardian authorization where permitted. The Services are not directed to children under 13. If you act for an organization, you represent that you are authorized to bind it.

2. Accounts and Access

Some website services require an account. Provide accurate information, keep credentials secure, and contact us if you suspect unauthorized access. You are responsible for activity you authorize. The current mobile app's basic tools do not require a user account. An installation identifier or API session is not an account or proof of purchase.

3. Mobile App License

Subject to these Terms and applicable store rules, we grant you a limited, nonexclusive, nontransferable license to install and use the app on devices you are authorized to use. We retain ownership of the app and our intellectual property. Do not copy, resell, distribute, bypass access restrictions, or reverse engineer the app except where applicable law permits. Applicable Apple or Google store terms and any applicable app license agreement also govern distribution and use. Apple and Google are not the operators of IPLocation.net.

4. Lookups, Data Accuracy, and Authorized Diagnostics

IP geolocation is approximate. Results can differ between providers, change over time, reflect VPNs or shared networks, and contain errors. An IP address does not reliably identify an individual, exact street address, or device owner. Security classifications such as VPN, proxy, hosting, or abuse indicators are informational estimates, not proof of wrongdoing. Verify results independently before relying on them for consequential decisions. The Services are not intended for emergency location or emergency response.

Use diagnostic tools only on systems, networks, domains, and data you own or are authorized to test. Do not use the Services for unauthorized access, intrusive scanning, harassment, stalking, fraud, unlawful surveillance, spam, exploitation, denial of service, or infringement of privacy or intellectual-property rights. Do not evade quotas, misuse credentials, or interfere with our infrastructure or another user's access. Publicly available data does not grant permission to access or test a system.

5. Free Features, Availability, and Usage Limits

Features depend on your app version, platform, network, permissions, provider availability, and service configuration. Free services may include advertising. We may impose reasonable request limits, caching, and safeguards to manage abuse and provider costs. Pro does not mean unlimited API calls or guaranteed provider availability. API access and website plans may have separate pricing and limits; buying mobile Pro does not include a separate developer API plan.

6. Pro: One-Time Purchase

Current status: Mobile Pro checkout and restoration are not yet enabled. History/favorites, exports, and side-by-side comparisons shown as Pro benefits are planned features and are not promised as available in preview builds. The following purchase terms apply when Pro is offered for sale.

Pro is planned as a US$4.99 one-time, non-consumable purchase, with no recurring subscription. The price and available benefits shown in the store purchase sheet at checkout control the offer; local currency, regional pricing, and applicable taxes may differ. The initial planned benefits are removal of in-app ads, lookup history and favorites, PDF/CSV/JSON report exports, and side-by-side provider comparisons. Do not purchase based solely on a feature described as planned or coming soon.

Apple App Store or Google Play processes payment under its terms. We receive transaction and verification information but not your payment-card details. Access is granted after a completed purchase is verified; a pending or failed transaction does not grant Pro. A one-time purchase is not a guarantee of perpetual app compatibility, operation of third-party services, unlimited usage, or inclusion of every future product or separately priced service.

7. Restoration, Refunds, and Purchase Status

When enabled, use Restore Purchases with the same Apple or Google store account that owns the purchase to recover eligible Pro access after reinstalling or moving to a supported device within that store ecosystem. Cross-platform transfer between iOS and Android is not currently offered. Store account access, eligibility, and store rules apply. Contact support if a verified purchase is not recognized.

Refund requests for store purchases should be submitted through the store that processed payment, subject to its rules and your applicable legal rights. We may remove Pro access after a refund, chargeback, revocation, or invalidated transaction. Nothing in these Terms excludes mandatory refund rights, consumer guarantees, or remedies provided by applicable law.

8. Website Purchases and Advertising Services

Website advertising, API plans, and other paid services are separate from mobile Pro. Fees, billing intervals, placement details, and cancellation terms are those in the applicable order, invoice, or service agreement. Advertising fees are payable in advance unless otherwise agreed. We may decline an advertising placement for legal, policy, or availability reasons; if we decline before providing the purchased placement, we will refund the applicable unprovided portion unless a different lawful written agreement applies. No advertising order guarantees traffic, sales, or search ranking.

9. User Content, Saved Data, and Exports

Submit only information you are authorized to use. You retain rights in your content and grant us permission to process it as needed to provide the requested service. Public forum posts and other submissions identified as public may be visible to others; do not include private information. We may moderate unlawful, abusive, misleading, or infringing submissions.

When history, favorites, or exports become available, their storage and deletion behavior will be described in the feature and Privacy Policy. Do not rely on the app as your sole backup. You control recipients of reports you export or share and must respect provider licensing and privacy rights. An export feature does not grant a right to redistribute licensed provider datasets or bulk resell results.

10. Third-Party Providers and Links

Lookup results and some functionality depend on third-party providers, networks, stores, or websites. Their terms and privacy policies apply to their services. Attribution does not imply that a provider endorses you or guarantees the result. We do not control third-party availability, content, or changes. Our responsibility for our own Services remains subject to these Terms and applicable law.

11. Changes, Suspension, and Termination

We may maintain, change, or discontinue features or restrict access for security, abuse, legal compliance, or operational reasons. We will provide notice of material changes affecting paid access where reasonably practicable and any remedies required by law. A purchase does not authorize prohibited use. You may stop using the Services at any time. Suspension, deletion of app data, or uninstalling does not itself erase records that must lawfully be retained or change store-held transaction records.

We may update these Terms with a revised date and additional notice where required. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance to the extent permitted by law; changes do not remove accrued rights or override mandatory consumer protections.

12. Warranties and Liability

To the extent permitted by law, Services and third-party information are provided as available and without warranties of uninterrupted operation, error-free results, accuracy, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or noninfringement. You are responsible for assessing whether a result is suitable for your purpose.

To the extent permitted by law, Brand Media, Inc. and its affiliates are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive losses, including lost profits or data, arising from use or inability to use the Services. These exclusions do not apply where liability cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, including applicable statutory consumer guarantees and liability for fraud or other conduct protected by mandatory law.

13. Intellectual Property and Claims

Our branding, software, design, and original content belong to Brand Media, Inc. or their licensors. Third-party trademarks and datasets remain their owners' property. Except as permitted by law or an applicable license, do not reproduce or redistribute protected material without permission. Report alleged infringement through our contact page with enough information to identify the material and your claim.

To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify Brand Media, Inc. against third-party claims and reasonable costs arising from your unlawful use, content infringement, or material breach of these Terms. This does not require indemnification for our own unlawful conduct or displace mandatory consumer rights.

14. Governing Law and Contact

Illinois law governs these Terms, without its conflict-of-law rules, except where mandatory law provides otherwise. Subject to mandatory jurisdiction and consumer rights, disputes belong in the state courts of Cook County, Illinois, or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. If a provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue to apply to the extent lawful.

For support, purchase questions, or legal notices, contact Brand Media, Inc. at [email protected] or use our Contact Us page. Privacy requests may also be submitted through our privacy rights request form.