Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to SMS Verify Online ("Service," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at receivesms.it.com and all related services. By accessing or using our Service, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age, have read and understood these Terms, and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

SMS Verify Online provides shared virtual phone numbers that display incoming SMS messages on a publicly accessible web interface. The Service is intended for the following lawful purposes only:

• Testing and developing applications that use SMS messaging functionality
• Evaluating third-party services before providing a personal phone number
• Protecting personal contact details from non-essential online registrations
• Educational and research purposes related to SMS communication systems
• Receiving non-sensitive, non-personal verification messages for lawful account registrations

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms in your jurisdiction. The Service is not directed to minors and we do not knowingly allow minors to use the Service.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations. The following uses are strictly prohibited:

• Any activity that violates applicable laws or regulations in your jurisdiction
• Fraud, identity theft, impersonation, or deceptive practices of any kind
• Harassment, threats, abuse, or intimidation of any individual or organization
• Sending or facilitating unsolicited commercial messages (spam)
• Unauthorized access to any computer system, network, or account
• Interfering with or disrupting the integrity or performance of the Service
• Automated or systematic scraping, crawling, or data harvesting of the Service
• Any use that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of any third party
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to accounts or systems belonging to others
• Any use that causes or is intended to cause harm to any individual or organization

We reserve the right to determine, at our sole discretion, what constitutes a violation of this Acceptable Use Policy. Violations may result in immediate termination of your access to the Service and, where required by law, reporting to relevant authorities.

5. Service Limitations

Please note the following important limitations of our Service:

• Phone numbers are shared and all received messages are publicly visible
• Numbers may be changed, recycled, or decommissioned without prior notice
• Messages are stored temporarily and deleted automatically after a short period
• We cannot guarantee message delivery, as this depends on third-party carriers
• Some services may block messages to virtual or shared phone numbers
• Numbers are not suitable for sensitive accounts including banking, financial services, healthcare, or government services
• Numbers are not suitable for two-factor authentication on accounts you rely on for security

6. Abuse Prevention and Enforcement

We actively monitor the Service to detect and prevent abuse. We may implement technical measures including rate limiting, CAPTCHA verification, IP blocking, and other controls to maintain the integrity of the Service. Users who violate these Terms may be permanently blocked without notice. Where required by law, we will cooperate fully with law enforcement authorities and disclose information to comply with legal obligations.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and all of its original content, features, and functionality are owned by SMS Verify Online and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any part of the Service without our prior written consent.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We do not endorse any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

9. Advertising

Our Service is supported by advertising revenue. We display advertisements provided by Google AdSense and other advertising networks. These advertisements enable us to provide the Service free of charge. By using the Service, you acknowledge that you may be shown advertisements. See our Cookie Policy for details about advertising cookies.

10. 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, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or that defects will be corrected.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SMS VERIFY ONLINE AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Service interruptions or unavailability
• Messages not received or delayed
• Consequences arising from the public nature of shared phone numbers
• Actions or omissions of third parties

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SMS Verify Online and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party rights; or (d) any content you submit or transmit through the Service.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration or competent courts as appropriate under applicable law.

14. Severability

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

15. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Service.

16. Contact Information

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

• Through our Contact Page
• Email: legal@receivesms.it.com