Terms of Use

Welcome to SearchScout!

These Terms of Use ("TOU") set forth the guidelines for using our website located at: https://www.scoutsearch.app (the "Website") and our AI-powered search and summarization tools (the "Services").

Before you access or use the Website or Services, you ("You") must thoroughly review and agree to these TOU. It is crucial to understand your rights, obligations, and limitations while using the Website and Services.

Please be aware that the Website and Services are intended for individuals who are at least 18 years old. If you are under 18, you are prohibited from using or attempting to access the Website or Services in any capacity.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using our Website immediately.

ABOUT SEARCHSCOUT & NATURE OF SERVICES

SearchScout utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) to aggregate and summarize publicly available information from the open web based on user queries.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

1. NOT A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY (FCRA NOTICE)

ScoutSearch is NOT a "consumer reporting agency" as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq., or similar state statutes. ScoutSearch does not verify the accuracy of the information found on the open web. YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED from using the Services or the information provided to determine an individual's eligibility for:

• Employment, promotion, reassignment, or retention;
• Housing or tenancy screening;
• Credit or insurance;
• Or for any other purpose that would require FCRA compliance.

2. AI ACCURACY & "HALLUCINATIONS"

The summaries provided by SearchScout are generated by AI. While we strive for quality, AI models may occasionally produce inaccurate, misleading, or "hallucinated" information. SearchScout does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any search result. You should verify any information obtained through SearchScout with original sources before taking any action.

YOUR AGREEMENT TO THESE TOU

By agreeing to these TOU and using the Website or Services, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years old.
• You commit to following all the provisions laid out in these TOU in good faith.
• You will not use the Service for any purpose prohibited by the FCRA.
• You have never been banned or restricted from using our Website or Services.

In addition, you must also review, understand, and explicitly agree to our Privacy Policy.

CHANGES AND NOTIFICATIONS

We may alter or discontinue the Website or Services, with or without notice. We may update these TOU at any time. Continued use of SearchScout after updates signifies your acceptance of the latest version.

USER SUBMISSIONS

Users may provide feedback, comments, text, graphics, photos, videos, materials, or other interactions ("User Submissions"). Except for personal data covered by our Privacy Policy, User Submissions are non-confidential. By submitting, you grant SearchScout a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works from, display, and otherwise exploit your submissions.

LIMITATIONS ON USE

When using the Website and Services, you must NOT:

• Use the Service to harass, stalk, threaten, doxx, or invade the privacy of any individual.
• Use the Service to make decisions regarding employment, tenancy, or credit (FCRA violation).
• Copy, resell, sublicense, or exploit the Service.
• Misrepresent your identity.
• Post or share illegal, obscene, defamatory, or infringing content.
• Use automated tools, crawlers, or scraping methods on our Website.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All content, including graphics, text, design, and logos, are owned by or licensed to SearchScout. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit any part of the Service without written consent.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY

Subscriptions and purchases are generally non-refundable. Refunds may be considered in limited cases of technical errors. Users can cancel recurring subscriptions at any time via account settings.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SEARCHSCOUT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THE CONTENT OR SUMMARIES PROVIDED. Our liability is limited to the amount you paid us in the preceding six (6) months. Claims must be made within one (1) year of the cause.

GOVERNING LAW

These TOU are governed by the laws of the State of New York and the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

CONTACT US

For questions or complaints about these TOU, please contact us using the information above.