# Terms of Service
Welcome to **is-a.dev**, a free subdomain service provided to developers and individuals. By using our service, you agree to the following Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

## 1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the is-a.dev subdomain service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the service.

## 2. Eligibility
To use the is-a.dev service, you must:

1. Be at least 13 years old.
2. Use the service for lawful purposes only.
3. Provide accurate and truthful information during the registration process.

## 3. Service Description
The is-a.dev service allows users to register a subdomain under the "is-a.dev" domain. This service is offered "as-is" without guarantees of uptime, support, or permanence. Subdomains are intended solely for developers and non-commercial projects. Commercial use is strictly prohibited.

We reserve the right to deny any subdomain registration request for any reason. 

## 4. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to use the is-a.dev service for:

- Hosting illegal content, including but not limited to pirated software, malware, or copyrighted materials without authorization.
- Conducting phishing, spam, or other malicious activities.
- Promoting hate speech, violence, or discrimination.
- Impersonating individuals, organizations, or entities without consent.
- Engaging in activities that violate local, national, or international laws.
- Any commercial purposes, including advertising, selling products, or hosting e-commerce platforms.
- Online stores/shopping websites.
- Gambling websites.
- Game cheat sites.
- CDNs distributing potentially malicious content (e.g., APKs, executables).
- 'Unblocked' gaming websites.
- Alternate URLs for commonly blocked websites (e.g., gambling/casino websites).
- Websites containing 18+ content.
- Mass emailing (e.g., newsletters, mailing lists).
- File-sharing or torrenting websites distributing copyrighted material.
- Cryptocurrency mining sites or tools.
- Hacking or cybersecurity exploit websites.
- Phishing or fraudulent websites.
- Websites hosting illegal or pirated software.
- Proxy or VPN services bypassing network restrictions.
- Online services for identity theft or forgery.
- Platforms promoting self-harm or violence.
- Illegal drug marketplaces.
- Proxy sites (e.g., embedding other websites).

Additionally, users must comply with [GitHub’s Terms of Service](https://docs.github.com/en/site-policy/github-terms/github-terms-of-service) where applicable.

Violation of these terms may result in the immediate termination of your subdomain.

## 5. Ownership and Intellectual Property
1. **Subdomain Ownership**: While you are granted the right to use a subdomain, ownership of the "is-a.dev" domain remains with the service provider.
2. **Content Ownership**: You retain ownership of any content you host on your subdomain. However, you grant us a license to use your subdomain registration data (e.g., DNS records) to operate the service.

## 6. Termination of Service
We reserve the right to suspend, terminate, or revoke your subdomain at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to violations of these Terms, operational considerations, or at our sole discretion.

## 7. Privacy
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at privacy@is-a.dev. We are not responsible for any data or privacy breaches resulting from the use of our service.

## 8. Disclaimer of Warranties
The is-a.dev service is provided "as-is" and "as available." We make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the service’s functionality, reliability, or suitability for any particular purpose.

## 9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, is-a.dev and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use or inability to use the service.

## 10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless is-a.dev, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these Terms.

## 11. Modification of Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

## 12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Australia. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Australia.

## 13. Contact Information
For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at support@is-a.dev.

By using the is-a.dev service, you agree to these Terms of Service.
