Terms of Service
Last updated: June 25, 2026
Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using PaywallSkipper ("the Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
1. Description of Service
PaywallSkipper is an automated web proxy and caching service designed to retrieve publicly accessible web content on behalf of individual users. The Service functions similarly to a web browser cache, search engine cache, or web archive service.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated by posting updated Terms on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
3. User Conduct
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose
- Use the Service in a manner that infringes the rights of others
- Use the Service to access content for commercial redistribution or republication
- Use the Service to harm minors in any way
- Impersonate any person or entity while using the Service
- Attempt to disrupt, overload, or interfere with the operation of the Service
- Use automated tools to make bulk requests to the Service
- Circumvent any technical measures we implement to prevent abuse
4. Intellectual Property
The PaywallSkipper name, logo, and original website content are the intellectual property of PaywallSkipper. All content retrieved through the Service remains the intellectual property of its respective original publishers and copyright holders. We do not claim any ownership over third-party content accessed through the Service.
5. No Content Storage
The Service does not permanently store third-party content. Retrieved content is cached temporarily to improve performance and is automatically purged. We do not index, republish, or make third-party content independently available to search engines or the general public.
6. DMCA Compliance
We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe content accessible through our Service infringes your copyright, please see our DMCA Policy for information on how to submit a takedown notice.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that:
- The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
- Any content retrieved through the Service will be complete or unaltered
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, PaywallSkipper shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Service, regardless of the cause of action or theory of liability.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PaywallSkipper, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through good faith negotiation, and if necessary, through binding arbitration.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
12. Contact
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].