StackWatcher

Terms of Service

Last updated 10 November 2026

These terms cover your use of StackWatcher (“the service”), run by Alex Hyslop in the United Kingdom (“we”). By creating an account or using the service you agree to them. If you use it for an organisation, you confirm you can agree on its behalf.

The service

The service scans code repositories you choose for leaked secrets, known-vulnerable dependencies, outdated plugins and themes, and risky configuration, and can use AI to review code. It is currently in early access: features may change, and we may limit or end parts of it.

Your account

  • Give accurate details and keep your log-in secure. You’re responsible for what happens under your account.
  • Tell us straight away if you think someone else has used it.

Acceptable use

You must only scan repositories that you own or are authorised to scan. You must not:

  • use the service to find weaknesses in other people’s systems without permission;
  • try to access other users’ data, or to disrupt, overload or reverse-engineer the service;
  • use it for anything unlawful.

Your code and data

You keep all rights to your code. You give us permission to download and process the repositories you ask us to scan, only to provide the service. Our Privacy Policy explains what we store and who we share it with.

Scan results

Results are guidance, not a guarantee. A scan can miss real problems or flag things that aren’t problems, and findings from the AI review can be wrong. A clean report doesn’t mean your code is secure. Check results before acting on them, and keep your own security practices in place.

Third-party services

The service relies on GitHub, Google and vulnerability data from sources such as OSV.dev, WordPress.org and Wordfence. Their terms apply to your use of them, and we aren’t responsible for their availability or accuracy.

Fees

The service is free during early access. If we introduce paid plans, we’ll tell you before you are charged anything.

Ending your use

You can stop using the service at any time and ask us to delete your account. We may suspend or close accounts that break these terms or put the service or others at risk.

Liability

The service is provided “as is”, without warranties of any kind. To the extent the law allows, we are not liable for indirect or consequential loss, or for loss of data, profits or business, arising from your use of the service, and our total liability is limited to £100. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be limited by law, such as for death or personal injury caused by negligence, or fraud.

Changes

We may update these terms. We’ll change the date above and tell you about significant changes; continuing to use the service afterwards means you accept them.

Law and contact

These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales, and its courts have jurisdiction. Questions: contact@ahyslop.co.uk.