Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using openphish, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

2. Description of Service

openphish is a community-driven phishing URL database. Users can submit, verify, and access information about phishing URLs. The service includes a web interface and API access.

3. User Responsibilities

  • - Only submit URLs you genuinely believe to be phishing attempts
  • - Do not submit legitimate websites as phishing
  • - Do not abuse the voting system
  • - Do not attempt to manipulate the database
  • - Do not use the service for any illegal purposes

4. API Usage

The API is provided free of charge for both personal and commercial use.

Rate limits apply to ensure fair usage for all users.

We reserve the right to restrict access to users who abuse the API.

5. Data Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, the data in our database is community-submitted and verified. We make no guarantees about the accuracy or completeness of the data. Use the information at your own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

openphish is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any damages arising from the use of our service or reliance on the data we provide.

7. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or abuse the service.

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.