1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using pinip.net ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use our IP lookup and geolocation service. Our service provides free IP address lookup capabilities, geolocation data, network information, and related IP address intelligence services.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our IP lookup service. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

2. Service Description

pinip.net provides a free IP lookup and geolocation service that allows users to query IP addresses and obtain information including but not limited to:

  • Geographic location data (country, region, city)
  • Internet Service Provider (ISP) information
  • Organization and network details
  • Timezone and network characteristics
  • IP address type (IPv4 or IPv6)
  • Device, browser, and operating system information

Our service utilizes third-party APIs and databases to provide accurate IP geolocation data. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee the absolute correctness of all information provided.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our IP lookup service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Service. You agree not to use the service:

  • In any way that violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
  • To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material without our prior written consent
  • To impersonate or attempt to impersonate pinip.net, a pinip.net employee, another user, or any other person or entity
  • In any way that infringes upon the rights of others, or in any way that is illegal, threatening, fraudulent, or harmful
  • To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the service
  • To use automated systems (bots, crawlers, scrapers) to access the service in a manner that sends more requests to our servers than a human could reasonably produce in the same period
  • For any purpose that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks

4. Data Collection and Privacy

When you use our IP lookup service, we automatically collect certain information including:

  • Your IP address and associated geolocation data
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system information
  • Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
  • Referring website information
  • Date and time of access
  • Pages visited and actions taken

We use this information to provide and improve our service, analyze usage patterns, ensure security, and prevent abuse. All data collection and processing is conducted in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

For detailed information about how we collect, use, store, and protect your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

5. API Usage and Rate Limits

Our free API service is provided for legitimate use cases. While we do not currently impose strict rate limits, we reserve the right to:

  • Implement rate limiting to ensure fair usage and service availability
  • Block or restrict access from IP addresses that abuse the service
  • Require API key registration for high-volume usage
  • Modify API access terms with reasonable notice

Commercial use of our API may require separate agreements. Contact us for commercial licensing options if you plan to integrate our IP lookup service into commercial products or services.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of pinip.net and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

IP geolocation data provided through our service may include data from third-party sources. While you may use the data for legitimate purposes, you may not resell, redistribute, or claim ownership of the underlying data or our service infrastructure.

7. Accuracy and Disclaimers

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date IP geolocation information, we make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided by our service. IP geolocation data is approximate and may not always reflect the actual physical location of an IP address.

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

IP addresses can be reassigned, and geolocation databases are updated periodically. Information provided may become outdated between database updates.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, pinip.net SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to the service shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, for accessing the service, or $100, whichever is greater.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless pinip.net and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including without limitation reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service or your violation of these Terms of Service.

10. Termination

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

We may also terminate or suspend access to the service for maintenance, updates, or other operational reasons, with or without notice.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the service.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which pinip.net operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Contact Us page or via the contact information provided on our website.

Last updated: January 30, 2026