Terms of Service
Last updated: 10 March 2026
These Terms of Service govern your use of ScanTech ("the Service") at scantech.site. By using the Service, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
1. Use of the Service
ScanTech is a free electronics barcode scanning tool. You may use it for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to scrape, crawl, or systematically extract data from the Service
- Attempt to reverse engineer, disassemble, or interfere with the Service
- Use automated scripts or bots to make excessive requests to our API
- Resell or redistribute the Service or its data without permission
2. Accuracy of Information
Product specifications and data shown on ScanTech are sourced from third-party databases and extracted automatically. We make no warranties, express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of any product data shown.
Always verify product specifications directly with the manufacturer or retailer before making a purchase decision. ScanTech is an informational tool only and should not be relied upon as the sole source of product information.
3. Affiliate Links & Advertising
ScanTech contains Amazon affiliate links. When you click these links and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This is how we keep the Service free. Affiliate links are clearly disclosed and never influence the product data or specifications shown.
ScanTech also displays advertisements via Google AdSense. We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements.
4. Intellectual Property
The ScanTech name, logo, design, and original content are our intellectual property. Product names, brand names, and trademarks shown in scan results belong to their respective owners. We make no claim of ownership over third-party product data.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, ScanTech and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Service, including but not limited to:
- Purchasing decisions made based on inaccurate spec data
- Service interruptions or downtime
- Loss of data or profits
The Service is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind.
6. Third-Party Services
ScanTech uses third-party services including Supabase (database), Vercel (hosting), UPCitemdb (product data), Google AdSense (advertising), and Amazon Associates (affiliate links). Your use of the Service is also subject to the terms and privacy policies of these providers.
7. Camera Permission
The scanner feature requires camera access on your device. By granting camera permission, you acknowledge that the camera feed is processed locally on your device solely to detect barcodes. No images or video are recorded, stored, or transmitted by ScanTech.
8. Availability
We aim to keep ScanTech available at all times but make no guarantees of uptime or availability. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice.
9. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Contact
For any questions about these Terms:
contact@scantech.site