Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Searsk.com ("Search or Ask"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, search services powered by Yahoo, AI-powered query feature (using the DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B model), and any related content or features (collectively, the "Services"). Our Services also include advertisements from various advertising networks, including but not limited to partners such as Facebook, Outbrain, Taboola, and Yahoo. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Services, you confirm you are at least 16 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you’re using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Use of the Services

Searsk.com offers a search engine powered by Yahoo and an AI-powered query feature using the DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B model, alongside advertisements from various advertising networks, including but not limited to partners such as Facebook, Outbrain, Taboola, and Yahoo. You may use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes, subject to these Terms.

As a user, you agree to:

• Use the Services only for lawful purposes and in compliance with applicable laws.
• Not submit queries or content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, offensive, or infringes on third-party rights.
• Not disrupt, hack, or interfere with the functionality or security of the Services, including the search engine or AI feature.
• Not use automated tools (e.g., bots, scrapers) to access, collect, or manipulate data without our express permission.
• Respect the intellectual property rights of Searsk.com, Yahoo, DeepSeek, our advertising networks, and other third parties.

3. Third-Party Content and Advertisements

The Services feature Yahoo-powered search results, AI responses from DeepSeek, and advertisements from various advertising networks, including but not limited to partners such as Facebook, Outbrain, Taboola, and Yahoo. We do not control or endorse third-party content—such as search results, AI outputs, or ads—and are not responsible for their accuracy, legality, or availability.

Your interactions with third-party websites, services, or advertisements are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. Advertisements on Searsk.com may originate from social media campaigns or our advertising networks and are subject to specific URL criteria. We do not guarantee the quality or suitability of advertised products or services.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on Searsk.com—including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and website design—is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without prior written consent.

The "Search or Ask" name and logo are trademarks. Unauthorized use of our trademarks is prohibited.

5. User-Generated Content

When you submit search queries, AI questions, feedback, or other content (e.g., via forms or email), you grant Searsk.com a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and distribute that content to provide responses, improve our Services, or conduct analytics. You confirm your submissions do not violate third-party rights.

6. Termination of Access

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at our discretion, without notice, if you violate these Terms or harm the Services, other users, or our business. You may stop using the Services at any time.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee that the Services—including search results, AI responses, or advertisements—will be accurate, uninterrupted, error-free, or free from harmful components.

Third-party content, such as Yahoo search results, DeepSeek AI outputs, and advertisements from our advertising networks, is not warranted for accuracy, completeness, or reliability.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Searsk.com, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Services, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill.

Where liability limitations are restricted by law, our liability is limited to the minimum amount permitted.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Searsk.com, its affiliates, and partners from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect changes in our Services or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of Montenegro, without regard to conflict of law principles. Disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services will be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Podgorica, Montenegro.

12. Miscellaneous

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

Entire Agreement: These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, form the entire agreement between you and Searsk.com regarding the Services.

No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not waive that right or provision.

13. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms, reach out to:

Email: [email protected]