Terms of Service

Last updated: February 7, 2026

Quick Summary

Free Service: SMTP Test Tool is provided free of charge

Fair Use: Use responsibly and don't abuse the service

No Warranty: Service provided "as is" without guarantees

Your Responsibility: You're responsible for credentials you test

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using SMTP Test Tool ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

These Terms apply to all users of the Service, including without limitation users who are browsers, developers, system administrators, and contributors of content.

2. Description of Service

SMTP Test Tool is a free online service that allows users to:

  • Test SMTP server connections and configurations
  • Verify SMTP authentication credentials
  • Check SSL/TLS encryption settings
  • Diagnose email server connectivity issues
  • View real-time SMTP command logs

The Service is provided free of charge and is intended for legitimate testing and diagnostic purposes only.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

  • Abuse the Service: Automated scraping, excessive requests, or attempts to overwhelm the system
  • Test Unauthorized Servers: Only test SMTP servers you own or have explicit permission to test
  • Use for Spam: Use the Service to send spam, unsolicited emails, or for any malicious purposes
  • Violate Laws: Use the Service in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international law
  • Hack or Attack: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' data
  • Share Credentials: Test third-party SMTP credentials without authorization

Warning

Violation of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in immediate termination of access to the Service and potential legal action.

4. User Responsibilities

As a user of the Service, you are responsible for:

  • Credential Security: Ensuring the security of any SMTP credentials you use for testing
  • Authorization: Obtaining proper authorization before testing any SMTP server
  • Compliance: Complying with your email provider's terms of service
  • Testing Impact: Understanding that tests may appear in server logs and monitoring systems
  • Data Protection: Not using the Service to test with sensitive or production credentials unless necessary
5. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
  • Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of test results
  • Warranties that defects will be corrected

We do not warrant that the Service will meet your requirements or that the operation of the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SMTP TEST TOOL, ITS OPERATORS, OR ITS CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Any loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
  • Any damage to your systems or data
  • Any unauthorized access to SMTP servers resulting from use of the Service
  • Any errors or inaccuracies in test results

This applies whether such damages are based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SMTP Test Tool, its operators, and contributors from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your use or misuse of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your testing of SMTP servers without proper authorization
8. Privacy and Data Security

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Key points:

  • SMTP credentials are never stored on our servers
  • Test data is ephemeral and immediately discarded after use
  • We do not log or retain your SMTP credentials
  • All connections are encrypted using HTTPS

Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information about how we handle data.

9. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service, but we do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. We may:

  • Suspend or terminate the Service at any time without notice
  • Perform maintenance that temporarily makes the Service unavailable
  • Modify or discontinue any feature of the Service
  • Limit access to certain users or regions
10. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, code, text, graphics, and other content, is owned by or licensed to SMTP Test Tool and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, or distribute any part of the Service without our express written permission.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will indicate the date of the latest revision at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

13. 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 in the appropriate courts.

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. Contact Information

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

Website: smtp-test.com