Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 14, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using rCAPTCHA ("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.

2. Description of Service

rCAPTCHA provides a free, ad-supported CAPTCHA verification service for websites. It helps block bots and pairs with MagicAuth for passkey-ready login flows. Webmasters are not compensated for verifications.

3. Site Owner Responsibilities

As a site owner using rCAPTCHA, you agree to:

  • Implement the rCAPTCHA widget code accurately and without modification
  • Not attempt to artificially inflate completion numbers
  • Not encourage or incentivize users to complete CAPTCHAs multiple times
  • Not use automated tools, bots, or scripts to generate fake completions
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Provide a privacy policy on your website

4. Free Service Model

Important: rCAPTCHA is free and ad-supported. Website owners and end users do not receive credits, money, or other compensation from CAPTCHA completions.

Verification Rules: A valid CAPTCHA completion must meet the following criteria:

  • Advertisement successfully loaded and displayed
  • Solve time is at least 1500 milliseconds
  • IP address has not exceeded rate limits
  • Proof-of-work solution is valid

No Compensation: rCAPTCHA does not operate a compensation program.

5. No Compensation Program

rCAPTCHA does not compensate webmasters, publishers, or end users. There is no payment schedule, payment method, or tax reporting flow for CAPTCHA completions.

6. Prohibited Activities

You may not:

  • Use VPNs, proxies, or other tools to circumvent IP rate limiting
  • Modify, reverse engineer, or decompile the rCAPTCHA widget code
  • Block, hide, or obstruct the advertisement display
  • Click fraud or encourage invalid ad clicks
  • Use the Service on websites containing illegal, harmful, or offensive content
  • Resell or redistribute the Service
  • Create multiple accounts to evade restrictions

7. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms, suspicious activity, or at our sole discretion. Upon termination:

  • You must remove the rCAPTCHA widget from your website(s)

8. Intellectual Property

The rCAPTCHA Service, including all software, designs, and trademarks, is the property of rCAPTCHA and its licensors. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the widget code on your website(s).

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE UPTIME, EARNINGS, OR CONVERSION RATES. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE THE SERVICE AT ANY TIME.

10. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL RCAPTCHA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. Material changes will be notified via email.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
Email: support@rcaptcha.app

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