Terms of Service
Effective Date: November 15, 2025
Last Updated: September 7, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Wuzzy! By accessing or using our search platform ("Service"), you 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
Wuzzy is a search platform that enables users to search and discover content.
3. User Responsibilities
3.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You must not:
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
- Use the Service to search for or distribute illegal content
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to abuse rate limits or overload the Service
- Violate any applicable local, national, or international law
- Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
3.2 Rate Limiting
To ensure fair usage and service availability, we implement rate limiting. Excessive requests may result in temporary or permanent access restrictions. Current limits:
- Search requests: Subject to API rate limits
4. Intellectual Property
4.1 Our Content
The Wuzzy platform, including its design, code, and branding, is open-source software licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0). You may use, modify, and distribute the code in accordance with the license terms.
4.2 Search Results
We do not claim ownership of content indexed or displayed in search results.
5. Privacy and Data Protection
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. Key points:
- No cookies or cross-site tracking
- Session data stored in your browser only
- IP addresses are anonymized for rate limiting
6. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
6.1 "As-Is" Service
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Accuracy or completeness of search results
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
6.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy
We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or legality of indexed content. Users are responsible for verifying information independently.
6.3 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Wuzzy and its contributors shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
- Service interruptions or errors
- Damages arising from use or inability to use the Service
- Content accessed through search results
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Wuzzy, its contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
8. Content Moderation and Illegal Content
8.1 No Content Hosting
Wuzzy does not host content. We index and search content.
8.2 Reporting Illegal Content
If you discover illegal content in search results:
- We may delist specific results from our index if legally required
- Report concerns to: legal@wuzzy.io
8.3 DMCA and Copyright
For copyright infringement claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA):
- We may delist infringing content from our index upon valid DMCA notice
- Submit DMCA notices to: dmca@wuzzy.io
9. Modifications to the Service
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue the Service (or any feature) at any time
- Update these Terms with reasonable notice
- Change rate limits or access policies
- Implement new features or remove existing ones
Significant changes will be announced on the platform or via our GitHub repository.
10. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at our discretion if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Abuse rate limits or engage in malicious activity
- Engage in illegal activity
You may stop using the Service at any time. Upon termination, provisions regarding disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification shall survive.
11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
11.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
11.2 Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:
- Good-faith negotiation between the parties
- Mediation, if negotiation fails
- Binding arbitration or litigation in the State of Wyoming, United States
11.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class actions or collective proceedings.
12. Open Source and Contributions
Wuzzy is an open-source project. By contributing code, documentation, or feedback:
- You grant us a perpetual, royalty-free license to use your contributions
- You represent that your contributions do not infringe third-party rights
- Contributions are subject to the project's open-source license
View our repositories:
13. Miscellaneous
13.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Wuzzy regarding the Service.
13.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.
13.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
13.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
14. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms:
- GitHub Issues: Open an issue
- Email: legal@wuzzy.io
- DMCA Notices: dmca@wuzzy.io
By using Wuzzy, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.