Terms of Service
Last Updated: September 18, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Spect-IT. By accessing or using our vision and hearing screening application and services (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Spect-IT ("we," "our," or "us").
2. Medical Disclaimer and Service Description
2.1 Screening Only – Not Medical Diagnosis or Dispensable Prescription
SPECT-IT PROVIDES SCREENING SERVICES ONLY. The Service is designed to perform preliminary vision and hearing screenings and is NOT a substitute for professional medical examination, diagnosis, or treatment.
- Not a Medical Device: Spect-IT is not a registered medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition.
- Not Dispensable Prescriptions: Any refractive screening estimates (sphere, cylinder, axis) or hearing thresholds provided by the Service are screening approximations onlyand are NOT dispensable prescriptions. They cannot be used to order eyewear, contact lenses, or hearing aids.
- No Doctor-Patient Relationship: Use of the Service does not create a doctor-patient, optometrist-patient, or healthcare provider-patient relationship.
- Professional Care Required: You must consult with a licensed optometrist, ophthalmologist, or audiologist for comprehensive examinations, medical diagnoses, dispensable prescriptions, and treatment decisions.
2.2 Informational Purposes Only
All screening results, content, and information provided through the Service are for informational and educational purposes only. Results should be shared with and reviewed by a qualified healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions.
2.3 No Emergency Services
The Service is not for emergencies. If you experience sudden vision loss, eye pain, severe headaches, flashes of light, or other urgent symptoms, seek immediate medical attention. Call emergency services or visit an emergency room.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:
- You are at least 13 years of age
- You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
- Your use of the Service complies with all applicable laws and regulations
- All information you provide is accurate and current
Users aged 13-17 should use the Service under parental or guardian supervision.
4. Account Registration and Security
4.1 Account Creation
To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information and to keep your account information updated.
4.2 Account Security
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your password
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
4.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or any other reason at our sole discretion. You may delete your account at any time by contacting us at tanstrauss@gmail.com.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree NOT to:
- Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
- Misrepresent screening results as medical diagnoses or dispensable prescriptions
- Use the Service to order eyewear, contact lenses, or hearing aids without a valid prescription from a licensed professional
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without permission
- Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Collect or store personal information about other users
- Impersonate any person or entity
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Our Rights
The Service, including all content, features, functionality, software, algorithms, trademarks, and logos, is owned by Spect-IT and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes.
6.2 Your Data
You retain ownership of your personal information and screening results. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to store, process, and display your data as necessary to provide the Service and as described in our Privacy Policy.
6.3 Feedback
If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use and incorporate such feedback without compensation or attribution.
7. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of your information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Key privacy highlights:
- Browser Processing: Vision and hearing tests run in your browser. Camera is used during tests for positioning and calibration.
- Camera Access: Camera access is required for vision screening features that use face detection for distance and alignment.
- Data Storage: Only anonymized numerical test results are stored securely using industry-standard encryption.
- No Sale of Data: We do not sell your personal information.
8. Third-Party Services and Links
The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or integrations (e.g., specialist directories, marketplace retailers). We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these third parties. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY.
We do not warrant that:
- The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Screening results will be accurate, complete, or reliable
- Any errors or defects will be corrected
- The Service will meet your specific requirements
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to you.
10. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SPECT-IT, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO USE THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR $100 USD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Spect-IT, its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your misuse of screening results (e.g., treating them as dispensable prescriptions)
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Spect-IT operates, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through good-faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of appropriate jurisdiction.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or policies published on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and Spect-IT regarding the Service.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms or the Service, please contact us at:
Spect-IT Support
Email: tanstrauss@gmail.com
⚠️ Medical Screening Reminder
By using Spect-IT, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Spect-IT provides screening services only
- Screening results are not medical diagnoses or dispensable prescriptions
- You will consult with a licensed healthcare professional for comprehensive examinations, diagnoses, and dispensable prescriptions
- You will not use screening results to order eyewear, contact lenses, or hearing aids without a valid prescription from a licensed professional
- You will seek immediate medical attention for any urgent symptoms
See our Medical Disclaimer for more information.