Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to CapySMS ("Service," "we," "us," or "our"). CapySMS is an online phone verification service that provides temporary phone numbers for SMS verification purposes. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").

Our Service is designed for legitimate use cases including, but not limited to: account verification, two-factor authentication testing, privacy protection when signing up for services, and development/testing purposes. We operate in compliance with applicable laws and expect all users to do the same.

Please read these Terms carefully before using our Service. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Service.

2. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use CapySMS only for lawful purposes. The following activities are strictly prohibited and may result in immediate account termination, forfeiture of funds, and reporting to law enforcement:

• Fraud: Using the Service to commit or facilitate any form of fraud, including but not limited to identity theft, financial fraud, phishing, or impersonation.
• Spam: Using the Service to send unsolicited messages, bulk SMS, or for any mass marketing purposes.
• Account Takeover: Using the Service to gain unauthorized access to accounts belonging to others, bypass security measures, or circumvent account recovery protections.
• Platform Abuse: Using the Service to bypass platform restrictions, create fake accounts in violation of third-party terms of service, or evade bans or suspensions.
• Illegal Activities: Any use of the Service in connection with illegal activities under applicable local, national, or international law.
• Harassment: Using the Service to harass, threaten, or harm others.
• Money Laundering: Using the Service to launder money or facilitate financial crimes.

We reserve the right to determine, in our sole discretion, what constitutes a violation of this Acceptable Use Policy. Violations may be reported to appropriate authorities.

3. Account Registration and Logging

3.1 Account Requirements

To use our Service, you must create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

3.2 Information Logging

For security, fraud prevention, abuse detection, and legal compliance purposes, we log the following information:

• IP addresses (registration IP and login IPs)
• Timestamps of all account activities
• Session metadata and device information
• Transaction records and payment information
• Phone numbers requested and verification activities
• Any other data relevant to security and compliance

This logging is essential to our anti-fraud measures and may be used to investigate suspicious activities or comply with legal obligations.

4. Payments and Refunds

4.1 Payment Methods

We accept cryptocurrency payments processed through NOWPayments.io. By making a payment, you agree to comply with the terms and anti-fraud policies of our payment processors. Payments associated with fraudulent, illegal, or prohibited activities may be blocked, reversed, or reported to authorities.

4.2 Pricing and Billing

Prices for phone numbers and verification services are displayed on our website at the time of purchase. Prices may vary based on country, operator, and service type. All prices are final at the time of transaction.

4.3 Refund Policy

Due to the nature of our Service, refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis:

• Successful verification: No refunds are provided if an SMS code was successfully received.
• Failed verification: If you did not receive an SMS within the specified timeframe for reasons attributable to our Service, you may be eligible for a credit or refund.
• Unused balance: Refunds for unused account balance may be considered at our discretion.
• Violations: No refunds will be issued if your account was terminated for violating these Terms.

4.4 Disputes

For payment disputes, please contact our support team with transaction details. We will investigate and respond within a reasonable timeframe. Chargebacks or payment reversals initiated without first contacting us may result in account suspension.

5. Data Collection and Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. For detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

In summary, we collect:

• Account information (email address)
• Technical data (IP addresses, device information, browser type)
• Usage data (services used, timestamps, transaction history)
• Payment data (cryptocurrency wallet addresses, transaction IDs)

We process this data lawfully, fairly, and transparently in accordance with applicable privacy regulations including GDPR where applicable.

6. Data Sharing and Legal Compliance

6.1 Limited Data Sharing

We do not voluntarily share, sell, or rent your personal data to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

6.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your personal data and logged information to law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies, or other authorities if:

• Required by applicable law, regulation, or legal process
• Necessary to respond to lawful requests from public authorities
• Required to protect our rights, property, or safety, or those of our users or the public
• Necessary to investigate potential violations of these Terms

6.3 Service Providers

We may share limited data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our Service (payment processors, hosting providers), subject to confidentiality agreements.

7. Abuse Prevention and Security Measures

To maintain the integrity and security of our Service, we implement various protective measures:

7.1 Automated Controls

• Rate Limiting: We limit the number of requests and transactions per user/IP to prevent abuse.
• Fraud Detection: Automated systems analyze usage patterns to detect potentially fraudulent or abusive behavior.
• IP Blocking: Known malicious IPs and proxy/VPN services may be restricted.

7.2 Manual Reviews

Our team may conduct manual reviews of accounts flagged for suspicious activity. This may include temporarily suspending accounts pending investigation.

7.3 Account Actions

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or exhibit suspicious behavior, with or without prior notice.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 Service Provided "As Is"

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

8.2 No Guarantee

We do not guarantee that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Phone numbers will always be available for specific services or countries
• SMS messages will be received within a specific timeframe
• The Service will meet your specific requirements

8.3 Limitation of Damages

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall CapySMS, its owners, employees, or affiliates 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 in connection with your use of the Service.

Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

8.4 User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your use of the Service and any consequences thereof. We are not liable for any actions taken against you by third parties as a result of your use of our Service.

9. General Provisions

9.1 Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to our website. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

9.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

9.3 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Belgium, without regard to conflict of law principles.

10. Contact Information

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

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.