Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using CleanFinding ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

CleanFinding is a privacy-focused search engine that provides:

• Web search with SafeSearch always enabled
• Specialized search types (images, videos, news, shopping, places, maps, scholar)
• Family-friendly, filtered content
• Privacy-respecting search without tracking

3. User Eligibility

CleanFinding is designed to be safe for users of all ages. By using the Service:

• Users under 13 should use the Service with parental supervision
• Users between 13-18 should have parental consent
• All users must comply with local laws regarding internet usage

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 You MAY Use CleanFinding To:

• Search for information, images, videos, and other content
• Use the Service for personal, educational, or commercial purposes
• Access the Service through standard web browsers
• Share links to CleanFinding with others

4.2 You MAY NOT Use CleanFinding To:

• Attempt to bypass SafeSearch filters
• Abuse, overload, or disrupt the Service (e.g., automated queries, DDoS attacks)
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code
• Scrape or harvest data using bots or automated tools
• Use the Service to harm minors in any way
• Transmit malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Impersonate CleanFinding or misrepresent your relationship with us

5. SafeSearch Policy

SafeSearch is ALWAYS enabled on CleanFinding and cannot be disabled. This is a core feature of our service designed to ensure family-friendly results at all times.

Our content filtering includes:

• Adult and explicit content
• Violent or disturbing imagery
• Hate speech and discriminatory content
• Illegal content

While we strive for comprehensive filtering, no automated system is perfect. If you encounter inappropriate content, please report it immediately.

6. Intellectual Property

The CleanFinding service, including its design, logo, code, and content, is owned by CleanFinding and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Search results displayed by CleanFinding are sourced from third-party providers. We do not claim ownership of search result content.

7. Third-Party Content and Links

CleanFinding provides links to third-party websites and content. We do not control or endorse these external sites and are not responsible for:

• The accuracy, content, or policies of third-party websites
• Any damages or losses resulting from visiting external links
• Content that bypasses our SafeSearch filters on external sites

Clicking external links is at your own risk.

8. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Our data practices are outlined in our Privacy Policy. Key points:

• We do not track your searches
• We do not collect personal information without consent
• We do not sell your data

9. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service, but CleanFinding is provided "as is" without warranties:

• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
• We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time
• We may perform maintenance that temporarily affects availability
• We are not liable for service interruptions or data loss

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• CleanFinding is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed $100 USD
• We are not responsible for content found through search results
• We are not liable for actions taken based on search results

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CleanFinding, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any laws or third-party rights

12. Reporting Violations

If you encounter inappropriate content, abuse, or violations of these Terms, please report it:

• Email: abuse@cleanfinding.com
• Contact Form: cleanfinding.com/contact

We will investigate and take appropriate action.

13. Modifications to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

For material changes, we will:

• Update this page with the new Terms
• Notify users via email (if subscribed to our waitlist)
• Provide at least 30 days notice before changes take effect

14. Termination

We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or terminate access for violations of these Terms
• Refuse service to anyone for any reason
• Discontinue the Service entirely with reasonable notice

You may stop using CleanFinding at any time.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which CleanFinding operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts located within our jurisdiction.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CleanFinding regarding the Service.

18. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us:

• Email: legal@cleanfinding.com
• General Inquiries: hello@cleanfinding.com
• Contact Form: cleanfinding.com/contact