Terms and Conditions

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using Crab ("the Application"), you agree to these terms and conditions. If you do not agree, do not use the Application.

Description of Service

Crab is a free, open-source desktop application for crawling and auditing websites for SEO issues. It runs locally on your machine and is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Acceptable Use

By using Crab, you agree to:

  • Only crawl websites you own or have permission to crawl.
  • Respect robots.txt directives and crawl delays set by website owners.
  • Not use Crab for any unlawful purpose or to disrupt or overload any website or server.
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.

No Warranty

Crab is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Application will be error-free, uninterrupted, or meet your specific requirements. Use the Application at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Crab and its contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Application, including but not limited to data loss, business interruption, or any actions taken based on crawl results.

Intellectual Property

Crab is open-source software. The source code is available on GitHub. The Crab name and logo are the property of their respective owners. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

Third-Party Websites

Crab is used to crawl third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party website you crawl using the Application.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of Crab after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact

If you have questions about these terms, contact us at hey@crab.so.